Xi's speech at symposium commemorating 110th anniversary of Comrade Hu Yaobang's birth

BEIJING, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) -- Speech at the Symposium Commemorating the 110th Anniversary of Comrade Hu Yaobang's Birth

(November 20, 2025)

By Xi Jinping

Comrades and friends,

Today, we gather here to hold a symposium commemorating the 110th anniversary of Comrade Hu Yaobang's birth.

Comrade Hu Yaobang was a time-honored and loyal communist fighter, a great proletarian revolutionary and statesman, an outstanding political worker of our army, and an exceptional leader who held important leading positions in the Party for a long time. He made indelible contributions to national independence and liberation, socialist revolution and construction, reform and opening up, and socialist modernization drive.

Comrade Hu Yaobang devoted himself to the revolution in his youth. He joined the Communist Youth League of China at the age of 14 and became a Communist Party of China (CPC) member at 18. In 1934, he participated in the Long March of the Red Army. During the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, he served successively as deputy director and director of the Organization Department of the General Political Department of the Central Military Commission. During the Liberation War, he held positions such as acting director of the political department of the Hebei-Jehol-Liaoning military command, political commissar of the 3rd and 4th Columns of the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei field army, and director of the political department of the 1st corps of the North China military command. In the early days of the People's Republic of China, he served as secretary of the CPC North Sichuan regional committee and chairman of the region's administrative office as well as political commissar of the military command of North Sichuan. After 1952, he presided over the work of the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League for a long time. After 1962, he also held leading positions in Hunan and Shaanxi. In 1975, he served as the person in charge of the Party organization of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. After the end of the "Cultural Revolution," he successively held important positions such as vice president of the Party School of the CPC Central Committee, head of the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee, third secretary of the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, and secretary-general of the CPC Central Committee and concurrently head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee. From June 1981 to January 1987, he served as chairman of the CPC Central Committee and general secretary of the CPC Central Committee. From a young revolutionary fighter in the Soviet Area to a Party leader, from a wartime revolutionary fighter to a pioneer of reform and opening up, no matter which post he served or what position he held, he always maintained a selfless spirit of dedication and fearless revolutionary enthusiasm, and tirelessly contributed everything to the cause of the Party and the people.

Comrades and friends!

Comrade Hu Yaobang's life was one of brilliance, fight and devotion. Throughout his 60-year revolutionary career, he fully presented the integrity of upholding faith, dedicating himself to ideals, putting the people's interests at heart, and working for the common good. He fully demonstrated the pioneering spirit of seeking truth from facts and daring to be a trailblazer, the outstanding quality of being pragmatic and courageously taking responsibility, and the noble demeanor of being impartial, upright, honest and self-disciplined. He is always an example for us to follow.

Comrade Hu Yaobang harbored lofty aspirations and demonstrated an indomitable revolutionary will in his long-term practice of unremittingly striving for communism. We must, following his example, uphold our ideals and beliefs and remain unwaveringly loyal to the Party. Comrade Hu Yaobang stated, "Without Karl Marx's theories, we would not be where we are today." "Communism is embodied in every aspect of our daily life, and we cannot do without communism." Faced with the severe trials of the wartime environment, the hardships and obstacles during the peacetime construction, the brutal persecution he suffered during the "Cultural Revolution," and the major challenges in the new period of reform and opening up, he remained as firm as a rock in his ideals and beliefs, convictions and revolutionary will, and was unwaveringly loyal to the Party and the people.

Ideals and convictions are the spiritual pillar and political soul of communists. On the path forward, no matter how the situation changes or how complex the environment becomes, all Party members must steadfastly uphold their faith in communism, their belief in socialism with Chinese characteristics, and their confidence in realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. We must enhance our Party consciousness, actively engage in the drive for Chinese modernization, and strive tirelessly to achieve our grand ideals and shared aspirations.

Comrade Hu Yaobang emphasized proceeding from reality in all matters and made significant contributions to adapting Marxism to the Chinese context and rectifying the Party's organizational line. We must, following his example, adhere to seeking truth from facts and unswervingly pursue truth. Comrade Hu Yaobang stressed, "Marxism is a science in progress and the compass for revolution," and "a Chinese communist should be a revolutionary who is farsighted and realistic." He organized and promoted the extensive discussions on the criterion for testing truth, laying important theoretical groundwork for our Party to reestablish the ideological line of freeing minds and seeking truth from facts. He attached importance to exploring new theories in accordance with the practical needs of reform and opening up. He pointed out: "We should embrace all new thinking, inventions and practices that serve the people's interests and meet the needs of the times; we must have the courage to abandon the old conventions, stereotyped formulas, and hackneyed arguments that fail to meet the needs of our new missions and revolutionary practices." He was unselfish and dauntless, insisting on rectifying all wrongdoings, resolutely redressing wrongs suffered by those who were unjustly, falsely, and wrongly accused, and staying committed to implementing the Party's policies towards officials and intellectuals. This enabled multitudes of senior Party officials persecuted during the "Cultural Revolution" to return to their positions, and made it possible for a considerable number of officials, intellectuals, and ordinary citizens who had been wronged or persecuted to be rehabilitated.

Marxism stands as an indomitable truth, and seeking truth from facts is our Party's basic thinking, working, and leading approach. All Party members should uphold the principle that the basic tenets of Marxism must be integrated with China's specific realities and fine traditional culture, advance theoretical innovation on the basis of practical work, and ceaselessly break new ground in adapting Marxism to the Chinese context and the needs of our times. All Party members must integrate theory with practice, arm their minds with the Party's innovative theories of their own accord, and harness them to guide their practice and advance their work. They should have the courage to uphold truth and correct errors in a timely manner, so as to demonstrate the power of Marxist truth in advancing socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era.

Comrade Hu Yaobang actively championed and advanced reform and opening up, and devoted enormous energy to socialist modernization. We should follow his example by standing at the forefront of our times and forging ahead with determination to pursue reform and innovation. Comrade Hu Yaobang regarded reform as "an issue decisive to the success of our cause as a whole", stressing that "it would be impossible to advance the cause of socialism and realize socialist modernization without a series of profound reforms". He said, "The courage is required to overcome all difficulties and navigate new circumstances and problems that our predecessors had never encountered," and "all the old things hindering the development of socialist modernization must be reformed in a comprehensive, planned and step-by-step manner." He believed that rural reform should draw lessons from the mistakes of "being narrow-minded and excessively rigid" in the past, and should adopt more open approaches. He encouraged the special economic zones to "handle special matters with special approaches, handle new matters with new methods, and keep the stand unchanged while adopting entirely new approaches." He stressed that in opening up, it was necessary to utilize both domestic and foreign resources, open up both domestic and international markets, and dare to venture into broader horizons to break new ground.

Reform and opening up constitute an important instrument for the cause of the Party and the people to catch up with the times in great strides, and is also the fundamental driving force for advancing Chinese modernization. All Party members must have the courage to face all kinds of difficulties and challenges, and further deepen reforms comprehensively with a spirit of taking on tough challenges. They must uphold and improve socialism with Chinese characteristics while maintaining fundamental principles and breaking new ground, further modernize the country's system and capacity for governance, resolutely break down all institutional barriers that constrain high-quality development, constantly unleash and develop productive forces, and stimulate and enhance social vitality.

Comrade Hu Yaobang had sincere and profound affection for the people, and he did numerous practical and good deeds for developing the economy and improving people's lives as quickly as possible. We should follow his example by always concerning ourselves about the people and ensuring that benefits are shared by all. The couplet written by Comrade Hu Yaobang, which goes, "With hearts devoted to the people, no distinction is made between major and minor tasks; with benefits shared by all, no need to care too much about gaining more or less," profoundly manifested his affection for the people. He said, "Why did the Third Plenary Session of the 11th CPC Central Committee win such broad popular support? The fundamental reason lies in socialism with Chinese characteristics, which guides the people to become prosperous through their wisdom and hard work." "If the country is not prosperous and the people are not well-off, nothing else can be talked about." "As communists, we must always think for the people and enable them to become well-off as soon as possible." Throughout his life, he maintained the demeanor of the working people, regarded himself as one of the ordinary people, and sought delight and value in serving the people. He cared deeply about the production and living conditions of people in underdeveloped areas. He often traveled with a light entourage to the grassroots, listened to the people's voices, and worked to address their real concerns.

Our Party's greatest political advantage lies in its close ties with the people, and the people's support is our Party's greatest source of confidence in governance. All Party members must always bear in mind that the country is the people and the people are the country, uphold the principle of putting the people first, maintain close ties with the people, be consciously committed to the Party's fundamental purpose, and follow the Party's mass line in the new era. Through solid and persistent efforts, we must continuously enhance people's sense of gain, happiness and security, and make more notable and substantial progress toward common prosperity for all.

Comrade Hu Yaobang placed great emphasis on rectifying Party conduct and set a shining example in carrying on the Party's glorious traditions and fine conduct. We must follow his example by maintaining integrity and setting a good example in whatever we do. Comrade Hu Yaobang pointed out, "Whether Party conduct is good or not concerns the Party's ability to stand firm, to exist and to develop." "Good conduct is a silent appeal and an invisible source of spiritual strength." He required senior Party officials to set an example themselves in improving Party conduct. He detested misconduct and corruption and called on all Party members to wage a serious, persistent and resolute fight against them. He stressed: "Party members must set an example to be incorruptible." He had strict requirements for himself and his family members. Being just and upright, he worked in a democratic way, always had the big picture in mind, and remained frank and aboveboard. He explicitly and firmly upheld Party's principles, and was always on the reasonable side. He set it as a rule that no relatives should come to him for any favor or use his name for any private affairs.

How Party members behave is vital to the image of the Party, to whether the Party can have people's support, and to the future of the Party. All Party members, leading officials in particular, must keep it in mind that self-reform is a mission always in progress and so is full and rigorous Party self-governance. All Party members must persist in implementing the central Party leadership's eight-point decision on improving conduct, cultivate moral characters and be strict with themselves, and resolutely prevent and overcome privilege-seeking mindsets and practices. They must fight against misconduct and corruption, and always be clean and upright as a true communist should be, so as to make good Party and government conduct an example for the public to follow.

Comrade and Friends!

Comrade Hu Yaobang once said that the great cause of advancing socialist modernization was like climbing up Mount Tai. As long as we continuously overcome difficulties and obstacles, we would be able to surmount the thousands of steps, reach Nantianmen, then Yuhuangding, and march forward to even higher height. On the journey to build a modern socialist country in all respects and toward the Second Centenary Goal, all Party members must unite more closely around the CPC Central Committee, never forget our original aspirations and founding mission, have more confidence in the future, and take the initiative to advance all our causes in an unprecedented fighting spirit, so that we will turn into reality the long-cherished dream of revolutionaries of the older generation.■

Xi makes instructions on comprehensively promoting rule of law

BEIJING, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, has recently made important instructions on comprehensively advancing the rule of law. He noted that since the 18th National Congress of the CPC, the CPC Central Committee has incorporated comprehensively advancing the rule of law into the Four-Pronged Comprehensive Strategy and pushed it forward with strong momentum. As a result, a framework for comprehensive law-based governance has taken shape, the system of socialist rule of law with Chinese characteristics has been continuously improved, and the path of socialist rule of law with Chinese characteristics has been steadily broadened.

Xi emphasized that on the new journey, we must fully implement the Thought on Socialist Rule of Law with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, and uphold the unity between Party leadership, the running of the country by the people and law-based governance. We should focus on improving the system of socialist rule of law with Chinese characteristics and building a country with higher-level socialist rule of law, attach greater importance to the coordination between the rule of law and reform, development and stability, and lay more emphasis on safeguarding and promoting social fairness and justice. We must fully advance sound legislation, strict law enforcement, impartial administration of justice and observance of the law by all, and place all aspects of state governance under the rule of law, to provide a strong legal guarantee for building a strong country and advancing national rejuvenation on all fronts through Chinese modernization.

Xi stressed that Party committees (leading Party members' groups) at all levels must assume principal responsibilities for ensuring the proper implementation of major plans, key tasks and work related to the rule of law. Departments responsible for promoting the rule of law must conscientiously fulfill their duties and proactively take their responsibilities, and all departments and sectors must strictly abide by the law in their work, jointly opening up new horizons for advancing the rule of law in China, Xi said.

The Central Conference on the Rule of Law was held in Beijing from Nov. 17 to 18. Zhao Leji, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, attended the meeting and delivered a speech. Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and vice premier of the State Council, attended the meeting and conveyed Xi's important instructions.

In his speech, Zhao pointed out that General Secretary Xi's important instructions are strategically insightful and thought-provoking, and hold political, theoretical, and guiding significance. They chart the course for comprehensively advancing law-based governance on the new journey, and must be thoroughly studied and resolutely implemented, Zhao said.

Zhao stressed that Xi Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law is the guiding philosophy that must be upheld in the long run for comprehensively advancing law-based governance in the new era. The historic achievements in advancing law-based governance across the board fully attest to the strength of truth and the practical efficacy of Xi Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law. We must work hard to study, publicize and interpret this thought, and turn achievements in learning into concrete actions for advancing the rule of law.

Zhao pointed out that it is essential to uphold and strengthen the Party's leadership over law-based governance. We must acquire a deep understanding of the decisive significance of the Two Affirmations and ensure unwavering commitment to the Two Upholds. We must be committed to the path of socialist rule of law with Chinese characteristics. It is imperative to uphold the unity between Party leadership, the running of the country by the people and law-based governance, ensuring that the Party's leadership is upheld throughout the entire process and in every aspect of law-based governance.

Zhao stressed the need to implement the strategic arrangements outlined at the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, and ensure good results from all work related to law-based governance while upholding fundamental principles and breaking new ground and pursuing progress while ensuring stability. He called for efforts to consolidate and manifest China's institutional strengths through advancing the rule of law, and to provide a legal guarantee for high-quality development. Zhao also urged efforts to protect the people's rights and interests, improve their wellbeing, guarantee and promote social fairness and justice in accordance with the law, safeguard national security and social stability, and improve the legal system and capacity for handling foreign-related affairs, to provide a solid legal guarantee for making decisive progress in basically realizing socialist modernization.

Zhao noted that it is imperative to further improve the system of socialist rule of law with Chinese characteristics, accelerate the establishment of a well-developed system of laws and regulations, build a law-based government, promote impartial administration of justice in all respects, further advance the building of a law-based society, strengthen the competence of professionals in the work related to the rule of law, train more professionals, and lay a solid foundation for the higher-level building of a socialist country under the rule of law.

Chen Wenqing, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and head of the Commission for Political and Legal Affairs of the CPC Central Committee, said in his summary that General Secretary Xi's important instructions have shed more light on issues concerning the strategy, overall situation and direction of law-based governance, deepened understanding of advancing the socialist rule of law, pointed the direction for comprehensively advancing law-based governance on the new journey. He called for conscientious study and implementation of Xi Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law and the gist of the meeting. He also emphasized the need to take a coordinated approach to ensuring sound legislation, strict law enforcement, impartial administration of justice, and the observance of law by all, strengthen legal supervision, and make concerted efforts to break new ground in advancing the rule of law in China.

Leading officials from the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Commission of Supervision, the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee, State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, Tianjin Municipality, Jiangsu Province, Fujian Province, Chongqing Municipality and Gansu Province, also shared their ideas at the meeting.

Shi Taifeng, Li Shulei, Li Hongzhong, Liu Jinguo, Wang Xiaohong, Zhang Shengmin, Wu Zhenglong, Zhang Jun, and Ying Yong attended the meeting.

Present at the meeting were also members from the Commission for Law-based Governance of the CPC Central Committee, leading officials from the commissions for law-based governance under the Party committees of all provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the central government, and of the cities specifically designated in the state plan, as well as of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, and those from relevant central Party and state departments, mass organizations, and relevant departments of the Central Military Commission. ■

Xi urges comprehensively deepening reform, opening up for high-quality development during Guangdong inspection tour

GUANGZHOU, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, has stressed during his recent inspection tour in Guangdong that this southern province is a pacesetter, pioneer and pilot zone of reform and opening up. He called for thoroughly studying, publicizing and implementing the guiding principles of the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, and making well-conceived plans for the goals, tasks and measures for the next five years. Stressing the need to pursue high-quality development through comprehensively deepening reform and opening up, Xi called for sustained efforts to promote the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and further strengthen full and rigorous Party self-governance to achieve new progress in advancing the modernization drive.

From Nov. 7 to 8, Xi inspected the cities of Meizhou and Guangzhou, accompanied by Huang Kunming, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and secretary of the CPC Guangdong Provincial Committee, and Meng Fanli, governor of Guangdong.

On the afternoon of Nov. 7, Xi visited the Ye Jianying memorial park in Yanyang Township, Meixian District of Meizhou City. At the Ye Jianying memorial hall, Xi presented a flower basket to the statue of Ye and toured an exhibition on Ye's life and achievements before visiting Ye's former residence. Stressing that today's great achievements have been built upon the foundation laid by Mao Zedong and other veteran revolutionaries, Xi called for efforts to integrate Party history education with telling the stories of the older generation of proletarian revolutionaries, to inspire officials and the public, especially the younger generation, to carry forward the revolutionary traditions and heritage, and steadfastly follow the Party and its guidance.

Pomelo is a local specialty agricultural product of Meizhou City. As the harvest season is in full swing, the pomelo orchards are heavy with fruit. Xi visited the Nanfu pomelo growing base in Yanyang Township. In the exhibition hall, Xi was briefed on Guangdong's efforts to step up support for old revolutionary base areas and advance all-around rural revitalization, among others. He checked on pomelo growth and reviewed processed and cultural and creative products derived from the fruit. Xi then went into the orchard and had a cordial exchange with the fruit farmers and agricultural technicians. He was delighted to learn that this year, the growing base had a bumper harvest with strong market demand. He pointed out that developing rural industries with local characteristics is fundamental to promoting rural revitalization across the board. Xi called for efforts to boost sci-tech application, promote the integrated development of culture, agriculture and tourism, extend the industrial chain and enhance added value, so as to secure higher incomes for more rural residents.

Upon leaving, Xi bid a cordial farewell to the villagers. He urged local Party committees and governments to strengthen policy support for the development of old revolutionary base areas, calling on officials and the public there to work together diligently and strive for prosperity. He wished the villagers a happy life as sweet and prosperous as pomelos.

On the morning of Nov. 8, Xi visited a display of Guangdong's achievements in the integrated development of sci-tech innovation and industrial innovation in Guangzhou. He then listened to work reports from the CPC Guangdong Provincial Committee and the provincial government. Xi acknowledged the achievements the province had made in various aspects, and set requirements for its future work.

Xi emphasized that studying, publicizing and implementing the guiding principles from the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee represent a major political task for the entire Party and nation, both at present and in the period to come. The task requires guiding officials and the public to align their thinking and actions with the decisions and plans of the CPC Central Committee through multi-level and multi-channel lecture and study programs, to further build consensus, boost confidence and strengthen resolve. It is imperative to accurately understand the CPC Central Committee's guiding principles and provide clarification on issues of concern to officials and the public, Xi said, urging Guangdong, as a major economic powerhouse and a leading region in development, to take the lead, set an example, and play a pivotal role in formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) for national economic and social development with a strategic and broad vision.

In order to gain new advantages and achieve new breakthroughs, Guangdong must vigorously carry forward the spirit of reform and opening up, as well as the spirit demonstrated in the development of special economic zones, and promote high-quality development through deepened reform and opening up across the board, Xi said. He stressed the need to give play to both an efficient market and a well-functioning government, and enable economic entities under all forms of ownership to complement each other and grow together. Focusing on developing new quality productive forces, Guangdong should further promote the in-depth integration of sci-tech and industrial innovation and build a modern industrial system that is competitive internationally, Xi said. He emphasized improving mechanisms for coordinated regional development and integrated urban-rural development, refining the system for guaranteeing basic public services, and making solid progress toward common prosperity. Xi also called for steadily expanding institutional opening up, upgrading pilot free trade zones, and integrating Guangdong's development more deeply into the Belt and Road Initiative. He added that the province should continue to expand domestic openness -- not only facilitating its own industrial transformation and upgrading, but also helping drive industrial development in China's central and western regions.

Xi noted that building the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area presents not only a huge responsibility but also a valuable development opportunity for Guangdong. The province should stay focused on the goal of developing a dynamic, internationally competitive first-class bay area and world-class city cluster, make concerted efforts and take solid steps to achieve key breakthroughs and advance comprehensive progress, Xi said. On deepening the cooperation among Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, Xi urged efforts to strengthen collaboration in sci-tech innovation and infrastructure connectivity, promote "soft connectivity" of rules and mechanisms, enhance the full-process coordination among legislation, law enforcement and judicial proceedings, effectively raise the level of market integration, build a high-quality living circle suitable for living, working and traveling, and support Hong Kong and Macao in better integrating into and contributing to the country's overall development. Guangdong should give play to its main and leading role, fully mobilize the enthusiasm, initiative and creativity of all parties, and better leverage the strengths of enterprises, professional service institutions, universities, research institutes and talents in different fields, he said.

To run Guangdong well, it is essential to strengthen Party leadership and advance full and rigorous Party self-governance, Xi stressed. It is imperative to focus on the decisive role of officials, select the best and most capable individuals to strengthen leadership teams, and cultivate a contingent of officials with strong Party consciousness and broad vision, who are also good at innovation and committed to delivering solid results. Xi called for integrated efforts to improve conduct, enforce discipline, and combat corruption throughout the entire process of exercise of power, and for advancing in a coordinated manner the efforts to ensure that officials do not dare, are not able, and have no desire to commit corruption, thus creating a sound development environment featuring a clean and upright political ecosystem.

Xi pointed out that, with a little over a month left to wrap up the year's work, Guangdong should faithfully implement the decisions and arrangements of the CPC Central Committee, make solid efforts to stabilize employment, enterprises, markets and expectations, deliver in full all policies that benefit people, and ensure workplace safety and social stability, so as to accomplish the targets and tasks set for the whole year.

Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee, accompanied Xi on the inspection tour.

He Lifeng and leading officials of relevant central Party and government departments also joined the inspection tour. ■

Xi stresses building Hainan Free Trade Port with high standards

SANYA, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) -- President Xi Jinping, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, stressed, when hearing a work report on the building of Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), that building the Hainan FTP is a major policy made by the CPC Central Committee to comprehensively deepen reform and opening up in the new era. He stressed the need to study and implement the guiding principles of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee. Under the centralized and unified leadership of the CPC Central Committee, all relevant parties at all levels should closely coordinate and take the initiative to fully achieve the goals of building the Hainan FTP through continuous efforts.

On the morning of Nov. 6, Xi listened to the work report on the development of the Hainan FTP in Sanya, Hainan Province. Zheng Shanjie, director of the National Development and Reform Commission, and Feng Fei, secretary of the CPC Hainan Provincial Committee, presented the report.

After listening to the report, Xi delivered an important speech. He pointed out that, following the decision of the CPC Central Committee, the Hainan FTP will officially commence its island-wide special customs operations on Dec. 18 this year. He described this as a landmark move of the country to unwaveringly expand high-standard opening up and promote the development of an open world economy. All relevant departments at all levels must make meticulous preparations to ensure a smooth and orderly transition, Xi said.

Xi stressed that the strategic goal of building the Hainan FTP is to develop it into a key gateway driving China's opening up in the new era. It is imperative to steadfastly pursue this strategic goal, fully carry out the master plan for the building of the Hainan FTP, thoroughly enforce the Hainan Free Trade Port Law, emancipate the mind, pursue reform and innovation, and build a framework of policies and institutions that aligns with a high-level FTP in a phased and step-by-step manner. Efforts should be made to steadily expand institutional opening up, and take further steps to facilitate trade and investment liberalization. The province was urged to make further progress in opening up in terms of the flows of goods and production factors, and better facilitate cross-border flows of production factors. Xi called on the province to create a more open talent mechanism to provide solid backing with a high-caliber talent pool for building the FTP. Work should be done to deepen the reform of administrative systems, improve government services, and strive to create a first-rate business environment that is market-oriented, law-based and internationalized.

Xi pointed out that building the Hainan FTP with high standards is meant to promote high-quality development in Hainan and boost national efforts to create a new development paradigm. He called on Hainan to scientifically formulate its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) based on practical conditions, and focus closely on its strategic positioning as a pilot zone for the comprehensive deepening of reform and opening up, a national pilot zone for ecological conservation, an international tourism and consumption destination, and a service zone for major national strategies, thereby comprehensively boosting the province's economic and social development. Efforts should be made to develop a modernized industrial system that leverages Hainan's characteristics and strengths, promote the upgrading of leading industries, and advance the deep integration of technological and industrial innovation to achieve breakthroughs in developing new quality productive forces. It is essential for the island province to strengthen coordinated development with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, deepen cooperation with the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, the Yangtze River Delta and the Yangtze River Economic Belt, and deeply integrate into the Belt and Road cooperation to play a leading role in advancing high-standard opening up. As ecology is a great advantage for Hainan, it is imperative to safeguard such a "family legacy," adhere to coordination between land and sea, make continuous efforts to address prominent environmental issues, and advance the high-quality development of the national pilot zone for ecological conservation. It is essential to provide inclusive services, meet essential needs and provide a cushion for those most in need while improving people's well-being, resolve the pressing difficulties and problems that concern the people the most, and make solid progress toward common prosperity.

Xi stressed that the wider the door is opened, the more imperative it is to pursue development while ensuring security and firmly safeguard the red line for security. It is imperative to proceed the opening up in a sound and orderly manner, identify and prevent risks, and advance with steady and solid steps.

Xi emphasized the imperative to advance full and rigorous Party self-governance with enduring vigilance and determination, consolidate the achievements made during the education campaign on thoroughly implementing the CPC Central Committee's eight-point decision on improving work conduct, and foster a healthy political environment of integrity. He also emphasized that efforts must be made to improve the integrated mechanism to ensure that officials do not have the audacity, opportunity, or desire to become corrupt, and eradicate the breeding grounds and conditions for corruption. He urged the province to guide officials at all levels to have a stronger sense of responsibility and perform their duties well while strictly abiding by rules and regulations, and accomplish achievements that stand the test of time.

Xi also urged Hainan to closely monitor Typhoon Kalmaegi and take concrete measures for prevention and emergency response to minimize losses.

Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee, attended the meeting.

He Lifeng and leading officials from relevant central Party and state departments, and the Hainan CPC provincial committee and government also attended the meeting. ■

Full text: Remarks by Chinese President Xi Jinping at Session II of the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the second session of the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and delivers a speech titled "Jointly Forging a Sustainable and Brighter Future" in Gyeongju, South Korea, Nov. 1, 2025. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

GYEONGJU, South Korea, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday delivered a speech at the second session of the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting under the title "Jointly Forging a Sustainable and Brighter Future."

Following is the English version of the full text of the speech:

Jointly Forging a Sustainable and Brighter Future

Remarks by H.E. Xi Jinping

President of the People's Republic of China

At Session II of the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting

Gyeongju, November 1, 2025

Your Excellency President Lee Jae-Myung,

Colleagues,

At present, the new wave of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation is deepening. In particular, the rapid advance of frontier technologies such as artificial intelligence is opening new horizons for humanity. On the other hand, the world faces lackluster economic growth and a widening gap in global development. Challenges such as climate change, food security and energy security are intensifying. Asia Pacific economies must enhance mutually beneficial cooperation, make good use of new opportunities, stand up to new challenges, and forge a sustainable and brighter future together. To this end, I would like to make three propositions.

First, we should further unleash the potential of digital and smart development to give the Asia Pacific region a fresh edge in innovation-driven development. We should fully harness new technologies to empower and propel us forward, seize the opportunities of digital, smart and green development, and move faster to nurture and promote new quality productive forces. We should spark data into life as a basic resource and an engine for innovation, promote safe and orderly flow of data, and accelerate high-quality development of the digital economy. We should deepen cooperation on open source technologies and build an open, competitive ecosystem for innovation.

AI is very important for shaping the future, and should contribute to the well-being of people of all countries and regions. We should bear in mind the well-being of the entire humanity, and promote the sound and orderly development of AI while ensuring that it is beneficial, safe and fair. China has proposed the establishment of a World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization, which we hope will provide the international community with public goods on AI through cooperation on development strategies, governance rules and technological standards. China is ready to work with all APEC members to enhance AI literacy and bridge the digital and AI divide in the Asia Pacific region.

Second, we should stay committed to green and low-carbon development to build a new paradigm for sustainable development in the Asia Pacific region. Clear waters and green mountains are just as valuable as gold and silver. We should keep in mind our responsibility to our future generations, enhance synergy between green development strategies of all economies, promote free flows of quality green technologies and products, accelerate the green and low-carbon transition, and vigorously tackle climate change. We should ensure the true fulfillment of common but differentiated responsibilities, and urge developed economies to continuously provide necessary support for developing economies in financing, technology, capacity building and other areas.

Since announcing our carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals five years ago, China has established the world's largest and fastest-growing renewable energy system. Industries such as new energy vehicles, lithium-ion batteries and photovoltaics are thriving. China has submitted its 2035 Nationally Determined Contributions on climate response, and will implement the system of dual control over the volume and intensity of carbon emissions across the board. China has funded the establishment of the APEC Support Fund -- Sub-fund on Promoting Digitalization for Green Transitions, and will continue to implement relevant initiatives on clean energy and green transition.

Third, we should build an inclusive and universally beneficial future to foster a new dynamism in the inclusive growth of the Asia Pacific. We should always put the people first, and strengthen policy communication, experience sharing and results-oriented cooperation to fully implement the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, eliminate poverty together, and promote shared prosperity for all the people in the Asia Pacific. We should fully leverage APEC's traditional strength in economic and technical cooperation, encourage Asia Pacific economies to take the lead in piloting the WTO's Agreement on Electronic Commerce, and deepen cooperation in such areas as SMEs, human resources, food security, energy transition, and health to facilitate balanced growth in developing economies.

This year, the Republic of Korea has proposed the Collaborative Framework for Demographic Change, which will contribute to inclusive development in the Asia Pacific. In China, we will move faster to improve the system that provides full life-cycle population services to all the Chinese people. We will vigorously develop the silver economy and push forward high-quality development of the population. We will promote the implementation of the initiatives that seek to deploy AI in health care and enhance digital literacy and skills for women, so that all Asia Pacific can benefit from APEC cooperation.

As a 19th-century Chinese thinker counseled, "Alone, one falters under the weight; Together, we stride on the road." China is ready to work with all parties to embrace the philosophy of innovative, coordinated, green, open and shared development, and build together an Asia Pacific community.

Thank you. ■

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the second session of the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and delivers a speech titled "Jointly Forging a Sustainable and Brighter Future" in Gyeongju, South Korea, Nov. 1, 2025. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

Full text of Chinese President Xi Jinping's written speech at APEC CEO Summit

GYEONGJU, South Korea, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a written speech at the APEC CEO Summit on Friday under the title "Putting the Asia Pacific at the Forefront of the Joint Endeavor for World Development and Prosperity." Following is the English version of the full text of the speech.

Putting the Asia Pacific at the Forefront of the Joint Endeavor for World Development and Prosperity

Written Address by H.E. Xi Jinping

President of the People's Republic of China

At the APEC CEO Summit

Gyeongju, October 31, 2025

Representatives of the Business Community,

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Friends,

I am very pleased to visit the historic city of Gyeongju again for the APEC CEO Summit.

The world today is undergoing accelerated transformation unseen in a century, the international landscape is fraught with changes and turbulence, and global economic recovery remains sluggish. The world has come to a new crossroads -- solidarity, cooperation and mutual benefit or return of hegemonism and the law of the jungle; multilateralism, openness and inclusiveness or unilateralism and protectionism. What we choose will profoundly affect the future of the world. We must have vision, step up to our responsibility, and choose what meets the expectation of the people in the Asia Pacific and stands the test of history.

As the saying goes, "He who knows the past understands the present." Since the great victory of the World Anti-Fascist War 80 years ago, the international system with the United Nations at its core has been put in place gradually, and multilateral systems in economic, trade, financial and other areas have been established. A new chapter was opened for humanity's pursuit of peace and development.

History attests that humanity shares a common destiny. While hegemonism causes only war and disaster, fairness and justice ensure global peace and development. While confrontation and antagonism breed only estrangement and turbulence, win-win cooperation proves to be the right way forward. While unilateralism precipitates division and regression, multilateralism is the viable option for tackling global challenges.

China always upholds the current international order and practices true multilateralism. We embrace peaceful development, and reject the assertion that a strong country will inevitably seek hegemony. We champion win-win cooperation, and denounce winner-takes-all practices. We advocate mutual learning among civilizations, and do not believe in clash of civilizations. We promote fairness and justice, and oppose power politics. China has successively put forward the Belt and Road Initiative as well as the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative, and the Global Governance Initiative. They are China's solutions to the salient issues across the world, based on Chinese wisdom. We look forward to working with all parties to promote common prosperity and a win-win future for all, and building a community with a shared future for humanity.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Friends,

Founded in response to the trend of economic globalization, APEC takes it as its objective and purpose to promote trade and investment liberalization and facilitation and support economic growth and prosperity. The 1991 Seoul APEC Declaration highlighted interdependence and shared benefit. Today, as we gather once again in the Republic of Korea, we should renew our commitment to the founding mission of APEC and make outstanding contributions to the world through more vibrant and resilient Asia Pacific cooperation.

First, we should take the lead in safeguarding peace and stability. We must always ensure the equal right of all countries to participate in international affairs regardless of their size, strength, or wealth. We should embrace the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative, and sustainable security, and resolve differences and disputes through dialogue and consultation.

Second, we should take the lead in enhancing openness and connectivity. We should firmly safeguard the WTO-centered, rules-based multilateral trading system, strengthen solidarity and collaboration, oppose protectionism, reject unilateralism and bullying, and prevent the world from reverting to the law of the jungle. We must have the courage to remove barriers, keep global industrial and supply chains stable and unimpeded, advance regional economic integration, push forward the Free Trade Area of the Asia Pacific, and play the Asia Pacific part in global economic growth.

Third, we should take the lead in promoting win-win cooperation. We should stay true to the vision of harmony without uniformity, fully leverage the diversity of Asia Pacific economies, draw on each other's strengths, and jointly make the pie of Asia Pacific cooperation bigger. We should advance both our respective interests and those of others, and foster an environment of cooperation to achieve success and development for all economies.

Fourth, we should take the lead in pursuing benefits for all and inclusiveness. We should put the people first, and fully implement the U.N. 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. We should create greater synergy between our development strategies, and step up support for developing economies. We should bridge development gaps, increase people's well-being, and deliver prosperity to all the people in the Asia Pacific.

Next year, China will host APEC for the third time. This demonstrates our full commitment to Asia Pacific cooperation and our willingness to fulfill our responsibilities. We will follow the trend of the times, listen to the calls of APEC members, and work together to build an Asia Pacific community, so as to further boost peace and development in the Asia Pacific and the wider world.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Friends,

China has been a major engine of world economic growth for many years. China's 14th Five-Year Plan period ends this year. In the past five years, despite increasing external shocks, the Chinese economy has registered an annual growth rate of around 5.5 percent on average, contributing around 30 percent of global growth.

A few days ago, the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China adopted the Recommendations for Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan at its fourth plenary session. We will continue to deepen reform and high-quality development through high-standard opening up, bring more stability and certainty to the Asia Pacific and world economy, and provide fertile soil for global investors and entrepreneurs.

-- China can provide more growth opportunities for the global business community. It is now the world's second largest market of consumption and import, and the only developing country that hosts a national-level international import expo and continually opens its market to the world. The China market is huge and promising. We are continually advancing high-standard opening up, and strive to help all sides succeed through greater openness and connectivity.

-- China can provide a good business environment for the global business community. China is fostering a market-oriented, law-based and world-class business environment to help companies of different types of ownership to grow and thrive through fair competition. There are only 29 items left on China's negative list for foreign investment, and zero items in the manufacturing sector. We will also continue to open the services sector. China is universally recognized as one of the safest countries in the world, and grants either unilateral visa exemption or full mutual visa-free entry to 76 countries. Sightseeing and shopping in China have become a popular trend in the world, and our foreign friends will find it more and more convenient to invest, work and live in China.

-- China can provide a vast platform of innovation for the global business community. We are vigorously developing future industries, strengthening emerging industries, and upgrading traditional industries. Innovation is steadily driving the economy forward. China is going green, digital and smart at a faster pace. Breakthroughs are being made one after another in AI, quantum technologies, humanoids, new-energy vehicles, and biomedicine. China is now a global destination for the promotion and application of new technologies. Facts have proved that whoever establishes a solid presence in the Chinese market will stay ahead of the curve in the increasingly fierce international competition.

-- China can provide enabling conditions of green growth for the global business community. China is making coordinated advances in decarbonizing, mitigating pollution, expanding green transition and promoting growth. It has the largest renewable energy system and the biggest, most complete new energy industrial chain in the world. The increased area of afforestation in China accounts for a quarter of the world total. We are committed to meeting our carbon peaking and carbon neutrality targets. We are actively advancing cooperation in launching green energy projects. We support the free flow of quality green technologies and products, and do our best to provide assistance to developing countries. China's contribution to the green and low-carbon transition of the global economy is widely recognized.

In short, China is an ideal, safe and promising destination for global investors. Partnering with China means embracing opportunities. Believing in China means being optimistic about tomorrow. And investing in China means investing in the future.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Friends,

The Asia Pacific business communities are forerunners of our times, pioneers of change, and trendsetters of the world. I hope that you will carry forward the spirit of entrepreneurship, remain pioneering, open-minded, innovative and resilient, work together to promote Asia Pacific growth and prosperity, and forge a mighty force to usher in a great future for the Asia Pacific and the world. We sincerely invite you to China next year to advance our joint lofty cause.

Thank you! ■

Full text: Remarks by Chinese President Xi Jinping at Session I of the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the first session of the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting and delivers a speech titled "Building an Inclusive Open Asia-Pacific Economy for All" in Gyeongju, South Korea, Oct. 31, 2025. The first session of the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting kicked off in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Friday. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

GYEONGJU, South Korea, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday delivered a speech at the first session of the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting under the title "Building an Inclusive Open Asia-Pacific Economy for All."

Following is the English version of the full text of the speech:

Building an Inclusive Open Asia-Pacific Economy for All

Remarks by H.E. Xi Jinping

President of the People's Republic of China

At Session I of the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting

Gyeongju, October 31, 2025

Your Excellency President Lee Jae-myung,

Colleagues,

It is my great pleasure to be here in Gyeongju, a city of rich history and culture, to join you in discussing the future of the Asia-Pacific. Let me begin by thanking President Lee Jae-myung and the ROK government for the thoughtful arrangement.

Over the past 30-plus years since its founding, from drafting the blueprint of the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP) to advancing the vision of an Asia-Pacific community, APEC has been spearheading the region's rise to the forefront of global open development, and has made the Asia-Pacific the most dynamic part of the global economy.

Currently, changes unseen in a century are accelerating across the world. The international situation is fluid and turbulent. The Asia-Pacific faces growing uncertainties and destabilizing factors in its development. The rougher the seas, the more we must pull together. We should stay true to APEC's founding mission to promote economic growth and improve people's lives, and champion open development where everyone shares opportunities and emerges a winner. We should promote a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, and build an Asia-Pacific community. To this end, I wish to make five proposals.

First, we should work together to safeguard the multilateral trading system. We must practice true multilateralism, and enhance the authority and effectiveness of the multilateral trading system with the WTO at its core. We should stick to the right direction of WTO reform, uphold the most-favored-nation (MFN), nondiscrimination and other fundamental principles, and update international economic and trade rules to reflect the changing times, so as to better protect the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries.

Second, we should work together to build an open economic environment in the region. We should keep promoting trade and investment liberalization and facilitation, deepen fiscal and financial cooperation, and steadily push for regional economic integration. With the RCEP being implemented to high standards and the CPTPP membership expanding, we should help the two align with each other and progress together so as to inject impetus into the development of the FTAAP.

Third, we should work together to keep industrial and supply chains stable and smooth. We must join hands rather than part ways, and strengthen our links rather than sever them. We should vigorously expand our common interests, and support the open development of supply chains. The tenth anniversary of the APEC Connectivity Blueprint gives us a good opportunity to strive for concrete and tangible results in physical, institutional and people-to-people connectivity so as to further consolidate the foundations for open development in our region.

Fourth, we should work together to advance the digital and green transformation of trade. We should make digital technologies a strong catalyst for cross-border trade, and promote practical cooperation in paperless trade, smart customs and other areas. We must remove various green barriers, and expand cooperation in green industries, clean energy and green minerals. The Asia-Pacific Model E-port Network and the Cooperation Network on Green Supply Chain initiated by China under APEC have become important platforms for regional cooperation on the digital and green upgrades for trade.

Fifth, we should work together to promote universally beneficial and inclusive development. We should adhere to the people-centered development philosophy, focus on imbalances in development, and foster an economic globalization that is more inclusive, sustainable, and beneficial to all peoples in the region. China is working with various parties to promote the high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative, and supports the modernization drive of more developing countries, which will help open up new space for global development. We have given zero-tariff treatment on 100 percent tariff lines from the least developed countries having diplomatic relations with China, and stand ready to extend the same treatment to all African countries having diplomatic relations with China through the signing of agreements on economic partnership for shared development. We will continue to strive for common development and shared prosperity with all nations.

Colleagues,

China always pursues the basic state policy of opening up, and has taken real steps to promote an open world economy. Over the past five years, China has ranked as the world's largest trader in goods and the second largest in services. It has attracted more than 700 billion U.S. dollars in foreign investment in total, and its outbound investment has been increasing by over five percent on annual average. We have been shortening the negative list for foreign investment, and applying the unilateral visa-free policy to more countries. We are steadily expanding voluntary and unilateral opening up, and have actively aligned with high-standard international economic and trade rules through our 22 pilot free trade zones. China's door to the world will not close; it will only open wider and wider.

A few days ago, the Recommendations for Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan were adopted at the fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. We will take this opportunity to further deepen reform comprehensively and expand high-standard opening up, and create new opportunities for the Asia-Pacific and the world through the latest achievements of Chinese modernization.

Thank you. ■

Xi Jinping visits exhibition marking Palace Museum's centennial

BEIJING, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- As the Palace Museum celebrates its 100th founding anniversary, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president, and chairman of the Central Military Commission, visited the museum on the morning of Oct. 27 for an exhibition titled "A Century of Stewardship: From the Forbidden City to the Palace Museum."

Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and a member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, also visited the exhibition.

Around 10 a.m., Xi and other people arrived at the Palace Museum. They visited the West Wing Gallery, the Main Gallery and the East Wing Gallery of the Meridian Gate, which house the exhibition. Featuring 200 pieces and sets of precious cultural relics, the exhibition's three sections -- A Lineage of Civilization, A Century of Endeavor, and Myriad Visions of Splendor -- trace the museum's century-long development and showcase its achievements in cultural heritage preservation and research.

Masterpieces of calligraphy and painting, as well as bronzeware, jade and porcelain artifacts, bear witness to the Chinese nation's splendid history and enduring continuity of its cultural lineage. Xi listened attentively to the explanations during the visit, pausing from time to time to observe the exhibits closely and inquire about relevant details. He pointed out that the Palace Museum embodies the cultural genes of the Chinese nation and stands as an important hallmark of Chinese civilization. To better protect the Palace Museum and give full play to its role is a matter of great significance to the nation and a glorious mission for its staff, Xi said. Standing at a new starting point after a centennial journey, the museum should carry forward its fine traditions, adhere to the principle that cultural relics belong to and serve the people, strengthen the relics protection and restoration, and enhance the revitalization and utilization of cultural relics, Xi said, calling for efforts to make the Palace Museum a major base for patriotic education and a key window through which people from other parts of the world can gain a better understanding of Chinese civilization and the Chinese nation.

Li Shulei and leading officials from relevant central Party and state departments, also visited the exhibition.■

Xi chairs symposium to solicit non-CPC personages' opinions on recommendations for formulating five-year plan

BEIJING, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee convened a symposium with non-CPC personages at Zhongnanhai in Beijing on Aug. 27, soliciting opinions and suggestions on the CPC Central Committee's recommendations for formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) for China's economic and social development from the central committees of eight non-CPC parties, chairperson of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC), as well as a representative of personages without party affiliation.

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, chaired and addressed the symposium. Xi emphasized that the planning of social and economic development for the 15th Five-Year Plan period must be anchored to the goal of basically achieving socialist modernization. It is imperative to gain a deep understanding of both domestic and international situations, make solid efforts to achieve greater self-reliance and strength in science and technology, steadily advance common prosperity, and mobilize the whole Party and the Chinese people of all ethnic groups to work together in building a great country and realizing the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

Li Qiang, Wang Huning, Cai Qi and Ding Xuexiang, who are members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, attended the symposium.

Those who made speeches at the symposium include Zheng Jianbang, chairperson of the Central Committee of the Revolutionary Committee of the Chinese Kuomintang; Ding Zhongli, chairperson of the Central Committee of the China Democratic League; Hao Mingjin, chairperson of the Central Committee of the China National Democratic Construction Association; Cai Dafeng, chairperson of the Central Committee of the China Association for Promoting Democracy; He Wei, chairperson of the Central Committee of the Chinese Peasants and Workers Democratic Party; Jiang Zuojun, chairperson of the Central Committee of the China Zhi Gong Party; Wu Weihua, chairperson of the Central Committee of Jiusan Society; Su Hui, chairperson of the Central Committee of the Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League; Gao Yunlong, chairperson of the ACFIC; and Guo Lei, a representative of personages without party affiliation.

They highly commended the achievements China has made in economic and social development during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025) under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core. They agreed with the considerations of the CPC Central Committee on its recommendations for formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for national economic and social development. They also put forward opinions and suggestions on a wide range of issues, including expanding domestic demand, developing a modernized industrial system, cultivating and developing new quality productive forces, promoting the integrated advancement of education, science and technology and talent, and strengthening the coordination among innovation, industrial, and consumption chains. Their opinions and suggestions are also about promoting common prosperity, advancing coordinated regional development, building China into a strong maritime country, building a safer China at a higher-level, ensuring energy and food security, promoting the high-quality development of the private sector, and deepening the cross-Strait integrated development.

After listening attentively to what they said, Xi delivered an important speech. He pointed out that it has been a fine tradition and consistent practice of the CPC Central Committee to promote democracy, pool wisdom, and extensively solicit views from all sectors when studying major issues and formulating important documents. To ensure the quality of the draft recommendations, the CPC Central Committee conducted in-depth fact-finding missions, and carried out an online public consultation to solicit opinions from the whole of society.

Xi stressed that the 15th Five-Year Plan period is critical for reinforcing the foundations and making all-out efforts toward basically realizing socialist modernization. Strategic tasks, ideas and approaches must be formulated for the development in all sectors of the country's economic and social development according to the targets and requirements for basically realizing socialist modernization, Xi said. Efforts must be focused on key areas and links that affect and constrain high-quality development to consolidate and expand strengths, break constraints and bottlenecks, and make up deficiencies. We must make holistic and coordinated plans for all tasks under the Five-Sphere Integrated Plan and the Four-Pronged Comprehensive Strategy, so as to synergize development efforts and enhance comprehensive effect, Xi said.

Xi pointed out that at present, China remains in a phase of development where strategic opportunities exist alongside risks and challenges, while uncertainties and unforeseen factors are rising. We must closely monitor and accurately assess the international situation, proactively identify, respond to, and steer changes, and firmly grasp the strategic initiative. No matter how the external environment changes, we must pool our efforts to manage our own affairs well. It is essential to fully and faithfully implement the new development philosophy, strengthen the domestic interactions between supply and demand, promote domestic and international economic flows, properly prevent and defuse risks, and continuously improve the quality and resilience of development.

Xi stressed that greater self-reliance and strength in science and technology is a strategic support for high-quality development. He said it is imperative to leverage the strength of the new system for mobilizing resources nationwide, focus on the world's scientific and technological frontier, and promote the integrated development of education, science and technology and talent. It is also important to intensify efforts to strengthen basic research and improve independent innovation especially original innovation capacity, and work hard to achieve breakthroughs in core technologies in key fields. It is essential to develop new quality productive forces according to local conditions, and make concerted efforts to promote the transformation and upgrades of traditional industries in an all-round manner, proactively develop emerging industries, and make deployment for the building of future-oriented industries, and speed up modernizing the industrial system.

Xi noted that Chinese modernization is socialist modernization where all the people share common prosperity. He stressed the importance of regarding bringing benefits to the people as what the CPC primarily strives for, and remaining committed to ensuring and improving the people's well-being in the course of pursuing development. It is essential to further optimize the regional economic layout, promote coordinated regional development, consolidate and expand the achievements in poverty alleviation, and promote all-round rural revitalization. It is imperative to introduce more concrete measures that are perceptible and accessible, so as to meet the people's needs in employment, education, social security, housing, medical care, elderly care and child care.

Xi expressed the hope that non-CPC political parties, the ACFIC, and individuals without party affiliation will give full play to their advantages of extensive contact with people from all sectors of society, continue to deliberate and study issues related to economic and social development during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, and promptly submit targeted opinions and suggestions to the CPC Central Committee so as to contribute wisdom and strength to promoting high-quality economic and social development and basically realizing socialist modernization.

Wang Yi, Liu Guozhong, Li Ganjie, Li Shulei, Li Hongzhong, He Lifeng, Zhang Youxia, Zhang Guoqing, Chen Wenqing, Wu Zhenglong, Shen Yiqin, Mu Hong, Jiang Xinzhi, and leading officials of relevant departments of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council attended the meeting.

Also present at the meeting were non-CPC figures including Shao Hong, He Baoxiang, Wang Guangqian, Qin Boyong, Zhu Yongxin, Yang Zhen, and Zhang Endi, An Lijia, and Zhang Weihong. ■

Full text of Chinese President Xi Jinping's keynote address at opening ceremony of the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the opening ceremony of the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women and delivers a keynote speech at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 13, 2025. (Xinhua/Shen Hong)

BEIJING, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday delivered a keynote address at the opening ceremony of the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women in Beijing.

The following is the full text of the address:

Carrying Forward the Spirit of the Beijing World Conference on

Women and Promoting the New and Accelerated Process for

Women's All-Round Development

Keynote Address by H.E. Xi Jinping

President of the People's Republic of China

At the Opening Ceremony of the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women

Beijing, October 13, 2025

Distinguished Colleagues and Guests,

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Friends,

Five years ago, I proposed another global leaders' meeting on women. Today, I am very pleased that we are having this gathering in Beijing to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women and discussing ways to promote the global women's cause. On behalf of the Chinese government and people, I would like to extend warm congratulations on the opening of the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women.

Women play an important role in creating, promoting and carrying forward human civilization. And the international community has a shared responsibility to advance the cause of women. Thirty years ago, the Fourth World Conference on Women set the lofty goal of "Action for Equality, Development and Peace," and adopted the landmark Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. Gender equality has been etched in the agenda of our times, galvanizing the whole world in its unwavering pursuit of that goal.

Over the past 30 years, guided by the spirit of the Beijing World Conference on Women, the cause of women has been thriving around the world, adding brilliant splendor to the progress of human civilization. Equality between men and women is now a universal consensus of the international community. It has been included in United Nations development agenda and priority development targets, and 189 countries have ratified the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. The environment for women's livelihood and development has been improving steadily. Nearly 1,600 laws on women's rights and interests have been enacted by more than 190 countries, and more and more countries have made national action plans to improve women's well-being. Prominent progress has been achieved in women's empowerment. Their educational attainment has been steadily improving, and women are playing an ever more important role in economic, political, cultural, and social affairs. A great many outstanding women have stepped up to take the international stage, living their lives to the full and making contributions with their wisdom and strength.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Friends,

Women in every corner of the world are bound together by a shared future. At present, complex challenges still hamper their all-round development. Statistics show that globally, over 600 million women and girls are still mired in war and conflict, and around 10 percent of women and girls are trapped in extreme poverty. At the same time, deep-rooted problems such as violence and discrimination still persist, the gender digital divide is widening, and equality between men and women remains a lofty yet arduous task. Looking ahead, we should rededicate ourselves to the purpose of the Beijing World Conference on Women, and build greater consensus, broaden the paths forward, and take more concrete actions to accelerate the new process of women's all-round development. To this end, I wish to make four proposals.

First, we should jointly foster an enabling environment for women's growth and development. Their all-round development is achieved under the prerequisite of peace and tranquility. We need to uphold the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, and must safeguard world peace, so that all women can bask in the sunlight of happiness and tranquility and stay away from the shadow of war and turmoil. We need to enhance the protection of women and girls in regions struck by war, conflict, poverty or natural disaster, and support the vital role of women in preventing conflict and rebuilding their homes. We should improve mechanisms against violence and resolutely crack down on all forms of violence against women.

Second, we should jointly cultivate powerful momentum for the high-quality development of women's cause. Modernization of the world should involve and benefit women. We should proactively address the imbalance and inadequacy of women's development around the world, enable all women to share the benefits of economic globalization, and propel women's all-round development. We need to seize the opportunity of the new wave of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation, and empower women's high-quality development through innovation. We need to support women in playing an even bigger role in green development, and strive to help them shine in life and realize their dreams in this era of global modernization.

Third, we should jointly develop governance frameworks to protect women's rights and interests. We need to improve institutions and laws, introduce further tangible and accessible policy measures, channel more quality health and educational resources to all women, and strive to afford all women full and equal enjoyment of various rights. We must promote an inclusive and harmonious social environment that sets women free from discrimination and bias. We should broaden the channels for women to participate in and deliberate on political affairs, and support their extensive engagement in state and social governance. We should jointly nurture an environment that respects women, and morph gender equality into a common value and a code of conduct embraced by everyone in our society.

Fourth, we should jointly write a new chapter in promoting global cooperation on women. Not long ago, I proposed the Global Governance Initiative, calling for a more just and equitable global governance system with the people's interests in mind. Women are crucial in reforming and improving the global governance system. We must support them in assuming their historic responsibilities, enabling them to play a substantive role in global governance and share in its benefits. We should support the central role of the United Nations (U.N.), urging it to pay more attention to the needs of women in developing countries, create broad cooperation platforms for women from all countries, and continually deepen exchanges and mutual learning, so as to help women across the world thrive and shine together.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Friends,

In China, the cause of women has always been an integral part of the epic Chinese modernization endeavors. Thanks to years of hard work, we have secured historic achievements and seen historic changes in the cause of women in China. We have won the largest battle against poverty in human history, and thereby brought moderate prosperity to 690 million women, achieving ahead of schedule the poverty reduction goal of the U.N.'s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. We have reduced maternal mortality ratio by nearly 80 percent since 1995, and joined the leading upper-middle-income countries in core indicators for maternal and child health. Today, women in China truly "hold up half the sky" in economic and social development. They make up more than 40 percent of the workforce, more than half of internet start-up founders, and more than 60 percent of all medalists in the past four Summer Olympic Games. In the new era, Chinese women, more confident and vibrant than ever before, are taking part in the whole process of state and social governance. They are fighting on the front lines for rural revitalization and common prosperity as well as scientific innovation and digital transition. They are writing a splendid history of the cause of women in China. On the new journey of Chinese modernization, every woman is a star.

China actively provides opportunities and support for global women's cause through its development. We have initiated the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations, and set up the Prize for Girls and Women's Education in partnership with UNESCO. We have launched "maternal and child health," "happy campuses," and other "small and beautiful" public welfare projects. We are actively promoting international exchanges and cooperation on women under Belt and Road cooperation, in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and within other frameworks.

To further support the global cause of women, I'd like to make the following announcement: In the next five years, China will donate another 10 million U.S. dollars to U.N. Women; earmark a quota of 100 million U.S. dollars in China's Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund for implementing development cooperation projects for women and girls in collaboration with international organizations; launch 1,000 "small and beautiful" livelihood programs with Chinese assistance that take women and girls as priority beneficiaries; invite 50,000 women to China for exchange and training programs; and establish a Global Center for Women's Capacity Building, which is aimed at conducting capacity building and other development cooperation with relevant countries and international organizations to train more female talent.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Friends,

As an ancient Chinese saying goes, "Steadfast dedication yields an enduring fragrance." Standing at this new historic starting point, let us carry forward the spirit of the Beijing World Conference on Women, bear in mind the goal of a community with a shared future for humanity, accelerate the new process of women's all-round development, and jointly create a better future for the human race.

I wish the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women a full success. Thank you! ■

Xi delivers speech at reception celebrating 76th anniversary of PRC's founding

BEIJING, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- A grand reception celebrating the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC) was held at the Great Hall of the People on the evening of Sept. 30. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president, and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended the reception and delivered an important speech. He noted that realizing the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is a great cause that none have attempted before. Both aspirations and challenges inspire us to seize the day and forge ahead with unyielding perseverance. We should unite more closely around the CPC Central Committee, press ahead with determination, work diligently, and strive to write an even more magnificent chapter of Chinese modernization, Xi said.

Li Qiang presided over the reception. Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi and Han Zheng attended the event. About 800 people from home and abroad gathered to celebrate the PRC's 76th founding anniversary.

In the banquet hall of the Great Hall of the People, crystal chandeliers cast a warm glow, suffusing the space with festive atmosphere. Above the rostrum hung the solemn national emblem, flanked by the bold numerals "1949" and "2025", which stood out prominently against vibrant red flags.

At around 5:30 p.m., accompanied by the lively melody of the "Welcome Song," Xi Jinping and other Party and state leaders entered the banquet hall, waving to greet the attendees, which drew warm applause.

As the reception commenced, the entire audience stood up to sing the national anthem of the People's Republic of China -- "March of the Volunteers." The majestic melody resounded throughout the hall.

Xi delivered an important speech. On behalf of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council, he first extended festive greetings to the people of all ethnic groups in the country, to the officers and soldiers of the Chinese People's Liberation Army and the People's Armed Police Force, and to non-CPC political parties and personages without party affiliation. He also sent sincere greetings to compatriots in the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions, and Taiwan, as well as overseas Chinese. Finally, he expressed heartfelt gratitude to friendly countries and international friends who have long shown genuine concern for and actively supported the PRC's development.

Xi noted that over the past 76 years since the founding of New China, the CPC has led the people in making unremitting efforts generation after generation in a spirit of self-reliance, achieving remarkable accomplishments that will go down in history. A look back at history reveals how the Chinese nation has emerged from the brink of national peril and embarked on the path toward great rejuvenation -- a journey fraught with hardships and struggles, yet one brimming with great passion and glorious triumphs. Not long ago, we solemnly commemorated the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, which has greatly invigorated national spirit, inspired patriotism and pooled the strength for endeavor, Xi said. It is imperative to continue to draw on historical experience to build the country better, so that the cause pioneered by the older generations of leaders and revolutionary martyrs will continue to thrive, he added.

Xi stressed that new progress and achievements have been made in various undertakings of the Party and country amid a complex situation this year, as China has further deepened reform comprehensively, steadily promoted high-quality development, ensured and improved people's well-being, and advanced full and rigorous Party self-governance. Noting that the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee is scheduled for October to study proposals for the formulation of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) for national economic and social development, Xi called for efforts to focus closely on the Party's central tasks on the new journey in the new era and ensure sound planning and implementation of the goals, tasks and strategic measures for the 15th Five-Year Plan, so as to secure decisive progress in basically achieving socialist modernization.

Xi emphasized that on the new journey, we must unswervingly implement the "one country, two systems" policy and support Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions in better integrating into the country's overall development, boosting their economies and improving the people's well-being. Xi called for deepening exchanges and cooperation across the Taiwan Strait, firmly opposing "Taiwan independence" separatist activities and external interference, and resolutely safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

As the world is undergoing accelerating changes unseen in a century, we should champion humanity's shared values, practice genuine multilateralism, promote the implementation of the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative and the Global Governance Initiative, and work with other countries to build a community with a shared future for humanity, Xi said.

Amid festive music, domestic and international guests raised their glasses to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the founding of the PRC, wishing for the prosperity of China, the happiness and well-being of its people, and enduring friendship between the Chinese people and people around the world.

Also present at the reception were members of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, secretaries of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, vice chairpersons of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, vice premiers and state councilors of the State Council, director of the National Commission of Supervision, president of the Supreme People's Court, procurator-general of the Supreme People's Procuratorate, vice chairpersons of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and retired senior leaders currently in Beijing, as well as members and former members of the Central Military Commission.

The reception was also attended by leading officials of central authorities and Beijing Municipality; leaders of the non-CPC political parties' central committees and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, and representatives of personages without party affiliation; representatives of recipients of national honorary titles and commendations currently in Beijing; representatives of national model workers and exemplary individuals; representatives of ethnic minorities who have made important contributions to stability, development and unity in areas with large ethnic minority populations; personages from the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions, Taiwan compatriots and representatives of overseas Chinese, currently in Beijing; diplomatic envoys to China, resident representatives of international organizations, and some foreign experts. ■

Martyrs' Day ceremony of presenting flower baskets to fallen national heroes held in Beijing

BEIJING, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- The deeds of fallen heroes are remembered, and the spirit of hard work is strengthened. A ceremony of presenting flower baskets to China's fallen national heroes was held on the morning of Sept. 30 at Tian'anmen Square, Beijing, to mark the country's Martyrs' Day. Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi and Han Zheng, leaders of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the state, joined representatives from all walks of life to attend the event.

At the grand Tian'anmen Square, a bright Five-Star Red Flag flies high and conspicuously, and the Monument to the People's Heroes stands majestically. In the center of the square, a huge display in the shape of a flower basket is placed, with Chinese characters on it reading "Best Wishes to the Motherland," expressing the wishes for a more prosperous and stronger China. Eighteen wreaths composed of white chrysanthemums and other flowers on two groups of flower beds located north of the monument convey all Chinese people's deep memories of the fallen national heroes.

As the clock was about to strike 10, Party and state leaders, including Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi and Han Zheng arrived at Tian'anmen Square to attend the ceremony.

Trumpeters of the band of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) played the solemn "Martyrs' Day Bugle."

At the word of the command "Guards of honor on your marks", PLA guards of honor marched in parade steps to the front of the monument and stood still, holding their guns.

At 10 a.m., the ceremony commenced. The military band played the national anthem "The March of the Volunteers," and all participants sang in unison.

After the anthem, all present stood in solemn silence to pay tribute to the heroes who laid down their lives for the liberation of the Chinese people and the development of the People's Republic of China.

Following that, a group of children holding flowers in their hands and facing the monument sang the song "We Are Communist Successors," and saluted to the monument as Young Pioneers.

In front of the formations, nine large flower baskets were placed in a line in the name of the CPC Central Committee; the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC); the State Council; the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC); the Central Military Commission; the non-CPC parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC) and patriotic personages without party affiliation; people's organizations and the people from all walks of life; veterans, retired senior officials and relatives of martyrs; and the Chinese Young Pioneers. "Eternal Glory to the People's Heroes," read the eye-catching characters in the red ribbons hung on the flower baskets.

As the military band played the soulful "Flower Presenting Melody," 18 guards of honor steadily lifted the flower baskets, walked slowly to the monument, and laid them on the pedestal.

Xi and other leaders of the Party and the state walked up to the pedestal and stopped in front of the flower baskets. Bright-colored anthuriums, blossoming lilies, and fragrant oncidiums ... all were telling people's cherished memories of and sincere respect for the deceased heroes.

Taking a few steps forward, Xi carefully straightened the ribbons and led other leaders in a walk around the monument to pay tribute.

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Eighty years ago, the Chinese people achieved the first complete victory in resisting foreign aggression in modern times after their gallant fight with tenacity and valor, creating bright prospects of the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Today, under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, the whole Party, the military and people of all ethnic groups across the country are carrying forward the great spirit of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, pressing ahead with enterprise and resolve, and working in unity to make further progress in building a great country and advancing national rejuvenation on all fronts through Chinese modernization.

Children and representatives from all walks of life walked up to the front of the monument, laid flowers and paid tribute.

The ceremony was presided over by Yin Li, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and secretary of the CPC Beijing Municipal Committee.

Members of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and members of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee in Beijing, some vice chairpersons of the NPC Standing Committee, state councilors, president of the Supreme People's Court, procurator-general of the Supreme People's Procuratorate, some vice chairpersons of the CPPCC National Committee, and members of the Central Military Commission attended the ceremony.

Those who attended the ceremony also included leading officials of relevant departments of the CPC Central Committee, the central government, the military and people's organizations, and leading officials of the Beijing Municipal Government. Present at the ceremony were also leading officials of the central committees of the non-CPC parties and the ACFIC; representatives of personages without party affiliation; representatives of veterans, retired senior officials and relatives of martyrs in Beijing; representatives of recipients of honorary titles and awards in Beijing; and representatives from all walks of life in the capital. ■

Xi calls on religions in China to adapt to Chinese context

BEIJING, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- On the afternoon of Sept. 29, the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held its 22nd group study session with focus on ensuring religions in China further adapt to the Chinese context. While presiding over the session, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, stressed the need to draw upon and apply the historical experience, proceed from the actual religious work in China, enhance systems thinking, strengthen institutional development, boost comprehensive management, beef up work at the grassroots level, and take systematic steps to ensure that religions in China are Chinese in orientation so that they can adapt to the socialist society.

Zhang Xunmou, director of the religious research center under the United Front Work Department of the CPC Central Committee, gave a lecture on the topic and put forward suggestions in this regard. Members of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee listened attentively to the lecture and engaged in discussions.

Following the lecture and discussions, Xi made important remarks. He said since the 18th CPC National Congress, the Party has placed the work related to religious affairs in an important position in state governance, put forward in a clear-cut manner a series of new ideas and measures on upholding the principle that religions in China must be Chinese in orientation, improved systems and mechanisms for the religious work, and enhanced the rule of law in religious affairs, thus achieving positive results and effects in the religious work in the new era. History and practice have proven that only by advancing the adaptation of religions to the Chinese context can amity among different religions, ethnic solidarity, social harmony and the long-term peace and order of the country be achieved.

China is a socialist country under the leadership of the CPC. It is therefore essential that we provide active guidance for the adaptation of religions to the socialist society, Xi said. It is imperative to uphold core socialist values as guidelines to help religious figures and believers develop an accurate understanding of country, history, ethnicity, culture and religion, so that they cultivate a growing sense of identity with the motherland, the Chinese nation, the Chinese culture, the Communist Party of China and socialism with Chinese characteristics, and consciously participate in the drive for Chinese modernization, he said.

For their healthy continuity, the religions in China must always take root in the vast Chinese land and be nourished by rich Chinese culture, Xi said. He stressed the need to base efforts on the 5,000-year-long Chinese civilization to promote the integration of the religions in China with fine traditional Chinese culture, and guide religious figures and believers to deepen their sense of identity with Chinese culture.

To ensure that religions in China are Chinese in orientation, it is crucial to encourage religious circles to take the initiative and carry out self-reform. Support and guidance should be provided to ensure that religious doctrines, rules, management systems, rituals and behavioral norms embody Chinese characteristics and align with the requirements of the era, thereby enhancing religious circles' capabilities in self-education, self-management and self-discipline, Xi said.

He pointed out that administering religious affairs in accordance with the law is the fundamental way to properly handle various contradictions and problems in the religious field. It is necessary to improve relevant laws and policies, carry out in-depth publicity and education on the rule of law, promote strict law enforcement, and effectively improve the management of religious work under the rule of law.

Party committees at all levels must strengthen leadership over the work related to religious affairs, fully implement the Party's theories, principles and policies on religious work in the new era, deepen research on strategic, foundational and practical issues, build a strong team of personnel for the work related to religious affairs, and consolidate the foundation at the grassroots level, so as to forge a greater synergy for making sure that religions in China are Chinese in orientation, Xi said. ■

CPC leadership convenes to discuss issues related to 15th Five-Year Plan formulation

BEIJING, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee Political Bureau held a meeting on Sept. 29, discussing major issues related to the formulation of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) for national economic and social development. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, chaired the meeting.

The fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee will be held in Beijing from Oct. 20 to 23, according to a decision made at the meeting.

The Political Bureau heard a report regarding the opinions solicited from in and outside the CPC on the CPC Central Committee's proposals for formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan, and decided that the document will be revised based on the discussion at this meeting and submitted to the fourth plenary session for review.

It was noted at the meeting that in soliciting opinions this time, democracy was fully promoted and collective wisdom was pooled. All regions, departments, and sectors gave the document full recognition, believing that it accurately grasps the historic position of development of the Party and the country's cause during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, provides an in-depth analysis of the profound and complex changes China's development faces, and lays out top-level design and strategic planning for the country's development in the next five years. The document represents another mobilization and overall arrangement for building on the momentum to further advance Chinese modernization, and suggests that the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core will seize the historic initiative to continue to unite and lead the whole Party and the Chinese people of all ethnic groups in writing a new chapter on sustaining the two miracles of rapid economic growth and long-term social stability, and vigorously forge new prospects for Chinese modernization. It will therefore exert a major and far-reaching influence on the cause of the Party and the country.

The need was emphasized at the meeting to uphold the Party's overall leadership for economic and social development during the 15th Five-Year Plan period. It will be imperative to firmly uphold the authority of the CPC Central Committee and its centralized, unified leadership, and ensure that Party leadership is exercised in every aspect and throughout the entire process of economic and social development. It will be essential to continuously put the people first, respect the principal status of the people, and ensure that they enjoy more benefits of modernization in a fairer manner. It will be important to promote high-quality development, guide development with the new development philosophy, and foster new quality productive forces in line with local conditions to promote sustained and healthy economic growth as well as comprehensive social progress. It will be essential to deepen reform comprehensively, and expand high-level opening up to continuously enhance the momentum for growth and social vitality. It will be imperative to continuously tap the potential of the synergy between an efficient market and a well-functioning government, and work to see that the market plays the decisive role in the allocation of resources and that the government plays a better role. The need was emphasized at the meeting to ensure both development and security, prepare for worst-case scenarios, effectively guard against and defuse all risks, and safeguard the new development paradigm with new security architecture.

It was noted at the meeting that upholding and strengthening the Party's overall leadership is the fundamental guarantee for advancing Chinese modernization. It is essential to continue efforts to lead a social revolution through the Party's self-reform, advance full and rigorous Party's self-governance, strengthen the Party's ability to provide political leadership and theoretical guidance and to organize and inspire the people, and enhance the Party's capacity for leading economic and social development so that tremendous strengths can be pooled for advancing Chinese modernization.

Other matters were also deliberated at the meeting.■

Xi attends grand gathering in celebration of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region's 70th founding anniversary

URUMQI, Sept. 27 (Xinhua) -- Forging ahead for 70 years, new splendor unfolds across the Tianshan Mountains. President Xi Jinping on Thursday morning attended a grand gathering in celebration of the 70th founding anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region at the Xinjiang People's Hall in Urumqi, capital of this region. Xi is also the general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission.

Wang Huning, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and head of the central delegation, attended this event and delivered a speech. Cai Qi, director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee, was also present at the gathering. Both Wang and Cai are members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee.

The Xinjiang People's Hall was ablaze with lights and the atmosphere was solemn and jubilant. Above the rostrum hung a banner reading "Celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the Founding of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region." In the center of the backdrop was the shining national emblem of China, with 10 red flags flanking it on both sides. A streamer hung at the back of the hall read: "Let us rally more closely around the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, and strive unremittingly to build a socialist modern Xinjiang that is characterized by unity, harmony, prosperity, affluence, cultural progress and a sound eco-environment, where people live and work in peace and contentment!"

At around 10:30 a.m., to the sound of cheerful music, Xi and other leaders stepped onto the rostrum, greeted by prolonged and enthusiastic applause from the audience.

Erkin Tuniyaz, deputy secretary of the CPC Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Regional Committee and chairman of the regional people's government, declared the opening of the ceremony. All attendees rose to their feet and sang the national anthem.

Li Ganjie, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, head of the United Front Work Department of the CPC Central Committee, and deputy head of the central delegation, read a congratulatory message on the 70th anniversary of the founding of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The message was from the CPC Central Committee, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the State Council, the National Committee of the CPPCC, and the Central Military Commission.

Wang Huning delivered a speech. Wang said that with the care of the CPC Central Committee and the support of the Party's policies concerning ethnic groups, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region was founded 70 years ago. Over the past seven decades and especially in the new era, under the leadership of the CPC, the people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang with ensured status as masters of the country have achieved one success after another in socialist revolution and development, and in reform and opening up. The CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core reviewed the developments and made overall plans from a strategic perspective and formulated the Party's guidelines for governing Xinjiang in the new era, which has driven historic achievements across various undertakings in the region, Wang said. Xinjiang, together with the rest of the country, won the battle against poverty and completed the building of a moderately prosperous society in all respects, said Wang, noting that ethnic unity in Xinjiang has been further consolidated, and the sense of community for the Chinese nation has been strengthened. People of all ethnic groups in the autonomous region, closely united like the seeds of a pomegranate that stick together, are striding forward on the path to Chinese modernization.

Wang noted that the splendid achievements made by Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region over the past 70 years speak volumes for the remarkable advantages of the Party's leadership and socialism, fully demonstrate the strong vigor of the correct and distinctively Chinese approach to handling ethnic affairs, and fully prove the correctness of the Party's guidelines for governing Xinjiang in the new era.

Wang said that with Xinjiang's modernization drive at a new starting point, it is imperative to follow the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, fully implement the guiding principles of the 20th CPC National Congress as well as the second and third plenary sessions of the 20th CPC Central Committee, profoundly understand the decisive significance of the "Two Affirmations," strengthen awareness of the "Four Consciousnesses" and the "Four Confidences," resolutely act on the "Two Upholds," fully and faithfully implement the Party's guidelines for governing Xinjiang in the new era, uphold and improve the system of regional ethnic autonomy, focus on the general goal of the work related to Xinjiang, and firmly grasp the goal of forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation. It is also imperative to uphold the principles of governing Xinjiang in accordance with the law, maintaining stability through ethnic unity, nourishing the region through cultural development, bringing greater prosperity to the region and its people, and developing Xinjiang from a long-term perspective, as well as to strive unremittingly for a socialist modern Xinjiang that is characterized by unity, harmony, prosperity, affluence, cultural progress and a sound eco-environment, where people live and work in peace and contentment.

Also delivering speeches at the meeting were Chen Xiaojiang, secretary of the CPC Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Regional Committee; He Zhongyou, political commissar of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps; and representatives of the members of the public, including ethnic Uygur representative Amragul Abdu and ethnic Han representative Gu Xiangfeng.

Also present at the meeting were He Lifeng, Wang Xiaohong, Shohrat Zakir, Shen Yiqin, Wang Dongfeng, and Liu Zhenli. Those present also included veteran comrades who had worked in Xinjiang, leading officials from relevant central Party and state departments, all members of the central delegation, and leading officials from Xinjiang's Party and government departments and military units. ■

Xi stresses building socialist modern Xinjiang

BEIJING, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- President Xi Jinping, who led a central delegation to Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region for activities marking the autonomous region's 70th founding anniversary, listened to work reports from the Communist Party of China (CPC) Xinjiang regional committee and the regional government on Wednesday. Xi, also general secretary of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, emphasized the full, faithful and comprehensive implementation of the Party's guidelines for governing Xinjiang in the new era. Focusing on the overarching goal of ensuring social stability and enduring prosperity, Xinjiang should uphold the principle of pursuing progress while ensuring stability in its work and attach the same importance to development and security. The region should foster a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation and promote the building of the community. With unity and sustained effort, Xinjiang should strive to fulfill the "Five Strategic Positions" set forth by the Party central committee, so as to build a socialist modern Xinjiang that is characterized by unity, harmony, prosperity, affluence, cultural progress and a sound eco-environment, where people live and work in peace and contentment.

Xi pointed out that over the past 70 years since the founding of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee and with firm support from people across the entire country, the regional Party committee and government have united and led the region's officials and people of all ethnic groups in resolutely upholding national unity, ethnic solidarity, and social stability. They have continuously advanced economic and social progress, bringing profound changes to Xinjiang. The region has, in step with the rest of the country, fulfilled the goal of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects, and has now embarked on the new journey toward building a modern socialist country in all respects. On behalf of the CPC Central Committee, Xi extended warm congratulations and sincere greetings to officials and the people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang.

Xi stressed that the region should pursue a high-quality development path in line with its own conditions, and on the basis of its own resource endowment and industrial foundation. Xi called on the region to continuously develop industries with its own distinctive local strengths, and foster competitive industrial clusters. The region should strengthen the deep integration of technological and industrial innovation, and efforts should focus on cultivating new quality productive forces according to local conditions, Xi said. It is important for the region to strengthen the integration of culture and tourism in developing its cultural tourism. Biological protection and restoration must be enhanced for the region to drive a green transition in all areas of economic and social development. The construction of core areas along the Silk Road Economic Belt should be accelerated to expand their role in boosting domestic and international economic flows. Xi urged the region to prioritize the work to secure and improve the wellbeing of local people, and make further efforts to consolidate and expand what has been achieved in poverty alleviation, vigorously advance social programs, and enable people of all ethnic groups to participate in development and share the yields of development.

Xi pointed out that Xinjiang should spare no effort to maintain overall social stability. Efforts should be focused on strengthening community-level work, and necessary and basic foundations to build people's line of defense against terrorism and for the maintenance of stability. Xi urged the region to do a good job in forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation and advancing the building of the community. Xi also urged Xinjiang to do a good job in making sure that religions in China must be Chinese in orientation. Xi called on Xinjiang to strengthen efforts to nourish the region and enlighten local people through the development of culture. Xi urged the regional government to guide officials and people of all ethnic groups to develop a correct understanding of the country, history, nation, culture, and religion.

Xi stressed that strengthening the Party's leadership and Party building is a fundamental guarantee for advancing Xinjiang's modernization. It is imperative for the region to arm its officials and people with the Party's new theories, and for them to forge cohesion and souls with the Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. The work to ensure stability and promote development should be where officials are trained, and all the officials should forge a strong will to overcome difficulties and hardships, and improve their capabilities of uniting and serving the people and handling complicated situations. It is essential to strengthen the organizations at the primary level, and improve the primary-level Party organizations' political and organizational functions. It is imperative to consolidate and further implement the achievements of the education campaign concerning the central Party leadership's eight-point decision on improving conduct, and refine the long-term mechanism for improving conduct, enforcing discipline, and combating corruption, so as to create a political atmosphere of integrity.

Xi pointed out the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC) serves as a major strategic force for achieving the CPC Central Committee's overall goal of the work related to Xinjiang. He called on the XPCC to deepen reform and explore a path of high-quality development that is suited to its conditions and unique characteristics.

Chen Xiaojiang, secretary of the CPC Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Regional Committee, reported on the work of the region's Party committee and government. Those who attended the meeting include Erkin Tuniyaz, chairman of the regional government, Zumrat Obul, chairperson of the Standing Committee of the People's Congress of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Nurlan Abelmanjen, chairman of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Regional Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and He Zhongyou, political commissar of the XPCC.

Also present at the meeting were Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Li Ganjie, He Lifeng, Wang Xiaohong, Shohrat Zakir, Shen Yiqin, Wang Dongfeng, and Liu Zhenli. Those present also included leading officials from relevant central Party and state departments, all members of the central delegation, and leading officials from Xinjiang's Party, government departments, and military units. ■

Xi visits exhibition commemorating 70th founding anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region

URUMQI, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- On the morning of Sept. 24, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, visited an achievement exhibition in commemoration of the 70th founding anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Xi emphasized that the sweeping changes in Xinjiang over the past seven decades are a vivid illustration of the historic process of realizing the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Practice has shown that the system of regional ethnic autonomy, which was established by our Party, is entirely correct, and the Party's strategy for governing Xinjiang in the new era is sound and effective. These policies must be upheld in the long term and implemented effectively in light of new realities.

Around 10:30 a.m., Xi and others arrived at the Urumqi Cultural Center, where the exhibition is staged. Consisting of three sections -- "A New Dawn upon a Symphony of Triumph," "Unveiling the Blueprint: Development Surges Across Tianshan Mountains," and "Beautiful Xinjiang: Forging a Glorious New Era" -- the exhibition offers a panoramic view of the region's progress over the past 70 years. These remarkable achievements were made possible under the CPC's strong leadership, with robust support from across the country, and through unity, hard work, and perseverance of the people from all ethnic groups in Xinjiang.

The exhibition features a variety of exhibits, including archival footage of the establishment of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the first tractors manufactured in October Tractor Factory, the restored indoor scenes of the original Tianshan Department Store, before-and-after photos demonstrating the success of the poverty alleviation campaign, display boards on strengthening the awareness of fostering a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation, and a map of the region's ever-expanding land port network amid its opening-up drive. Xi listened attentively to explanations, pausing to take a closer look and ask detailed questions. Praising the exhibition as upbeat and inspiring, he said more people should come to visit this exhibition so that the vivid contrasts between past and present can help rally public support, strengthen the sense of community for the Chinese nation among officials and people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang, and inspire them to strive for a better life and shared prosperity.

Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Li Ganjie, He Lifeng, Wang Xiaohong, Shohrat Zakir, Shen Yiqin, Wang Dongfeng and Liu Zhenli, as well as leading officials from relevant departments of the central and state organs and other members of the central delegation, also visited the exhibition.■

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Xi meets representatives of V-Day commemoration event organizers

BEIJING, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) -- A meeting was held in Beijing on the morning of Sept. 17 to summarize an earlier event marking the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. At the Great Hall of the People, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president, and chairman of the Central Military Commission, met with representatives from various groups tasked with organizing the commemorations. Xi extended his gratitude and greetings, gave full affirmation to their hard work and outstanding achievements, and encouraged everyone to strive for progress and make new contributions.

Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and head of a leading group for the commemorative event, attended the meeting with the representatives and addressed them.

On the morning of Sept. 17, the North Hall of the Great Hall of the People was filled with a lively atmosphere. Around 10 a.m., Xi and other leaders arrived at the venue, where they were greeted with warm applause. Xi and other leaders shook hands with the representatives and took a group photo.

Recently, Xi called a meeting of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee to listen to a report summarizing the event. Speaking at the meeting, Xi emphasized that the event commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War was a solemn, grand, powerful, and deeply inspiring celebration. It further promoted the great spirit forged in the war of resistance, strengthened the conviction to advance the cause of building a strong country on all fronts and national rejuvenation, and demonstrated China's commitment to promoting the building of a community with a shared future for humanity.

Xi pointed out that the leading group for the commemorative event and its executive bodies have implemented the decisions and arrangements of the Party Central Committee without compromise. They unswervingly adhered to high standards and strict requirements, and worked in a pragmatic and meticulous manner, thus successfully fulfilling the political tasks assigned by the CPC Central Committee.

Xi said it is imperative to fully leverage the tremendous and positive momentum arising from the commemorative event, continually make good use of the event as vivid teaching materials for patriotism, effectively harness and promote the confidence, pride, and vitality inspired by the event, and inject this momentum into the work of implementing the CPC Central Committee's decisions and plans, as well as addressing various risks and challenges. These efforts should serve as a powerful driving force for advancing reform, development and stability. Xi stressed upholding a correct historical view of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and World War II, remaining confident in our history, and drawing wisdom and strength from the great victory achieved by the CPC in leading the entire nation in a united and heroic resistance against Japanese aggression. He emphasized standing firmly on the right side of history, seizing the historical initiative, and continuously forging ahead for a better future by learning from history. Xi also highlighted the importance of effectively telling the stories of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and of peaceful development, and demonstrating to the world that China is a steadfast defender of the post-war international order, and a responsible major country committed to building a community with a shared future for humanity. He urged summing up the experiences and practices from organizing the commemorative activities to continually enrich and improve the system of ceremonies for the Party and the nation.

Xi's important remarks at the meeting of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee were conveyed at the Sept. 17 meeting.

It was noted at the meeting that Xi's remarks provided a profound exposition of the significance of the commemorative event, fully recognized the organizational and preparatory work, and put forward specific requirements for making good use of the event's outcomes, which should be carefully studied and effectively implemented. The meeting highlighted the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, as well as the vigorous support from all regions, departments, units, sectors of society, and the public in ensuring a complete success of the commemorative event. It is imperative to keep studying and implementing the guiding principles of Xi's speech, build on the significant outcomes of the commemorative event, carry out follow-up commemorations in a solid manner, and strengthen publicity and education. This will guide officials and the public to further align their thinking and actions with the CPC Central Committee's guiding principles, and transform the patriotic enthusiasm ignited by the event into a powerful driving force for advancing Chinese modernization, according to the meeting.

Deputy heads of the leading group for the commemorative event -- Wang Yi, Yin Li, Li Shulei, Zhang Youxia, Wang Xiaohong, Wu Zhenglong, and Liu Zhenli -- attended the meeting. Also present were members of the leading group, leading officials and staff members from various working bodies and other relevant departments, as well as representatives of military troops participating in a V-Day military parade, security personnel on duty, performers, volunteers, supporting staff, and members of the media.■