Plenum sets clear guidance

More than a policy document, the communique released on Thursday at the conclusion of the fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China serves as a guiding framework for the nation's development over the next five years.

Laying out the objectives, road map, methods, requirements and principles for China's socioeconomic advancement during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, the communique calls for upholding the Party's overall leadership, putting the people first, pursuing high-quality development, comprehensively deepening reform, promoting the interplay between an efficient market and a well-functioning government, and ensuring both development and security.

The goals it has set are of strategic significance for China's modernization. The session has therefore provided clear guidance to authorities at all levels, demonstrating the strength of China's highly organized and efficient governance system. With the country's policy direction, economic priorities, reform commitments and opening-up scope made clear for the next five years, the session has undoubtedly served to strengthen the world's confidence in China's development prospects.

The key tasks laid out by the session reflect the Party's sober assessment of the domestic and global landscape and its deep understanding of what needs to be done to keep China's development on the right track.

The solution-oriented communique has demonstrated the continuity of the country's pragmatic policymaking and holistic governing philosophy, which always puts the people's interests first and stresses real results.

From building a modernized industrial system and reinforcing the foundation of the real economy to achieving greater self-reliance in science and technology, consolidating a robust domestic market, accelerating the green transition across the board and comprehensively deepening reform and promoting high-standard opening-up, every undertaking embodies the Party's foresight and pragmatism, and its unshakable commitment to promoting the country's high-quality development under the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era.

The communique makes it clear that China's modernization drive will not only benefit its 1.4 billion people, but also provide new opportunities and certainties for global growth. As China continues to pursue win-win cooperation through collaborative endeavors such as the Belt and Road Initiative, it will continue to contribute to a more equitable, balanced and inclusive international order. A stable, developing and prosperous China will therefore be a vital force for peace and progress worldwide.

China's determination to achieve national rejuvenation on all fronts through modernization has never been stronger, and no external force will be allowed to obstruct its progress or undermine its core interests. The nation will continue to advance with confidence, unity and resilience, upholding the Party's leadership as the fundamental guarantee for success.

The course charted by the session will guide the country in transforming its strengths into concrete achievements, turning its vision of modernization into reality step by step. The next five years will mark a decisive stage in China's modernization journey, serving as a powerful demonstration of how perseverance, reform and innovation can herald a brighter future.