Beijing, January 20 – In a pivotal gathering, Chinese Premier Li Qiang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, chaired a symposium with experts, entrepreneurs, and representatives from education, science, culture, health, and sports sectors. The focus was on gathering insights and suggestions for the draft governmental work report and the outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan.
Participants unanimously agreed that the past year was extraordinary. Facing a complex and challenging external environment, China implemented practical measures to stabilize its economic cycle, adjust its economic structure, and enhance living standards. Positive growth factors continued to accumulate, economic flows remained active, and market confidence strengthened significantly.
Drawing from their respective fields, attendees offered targeted recommendations to boost economic and social development this year and throughout the 15th Five-Year Plan period. Premier Li Qiang attentively heard all inputs before addressing the assembly.
He emphasized that this year marks the start of the 15th Five-Year Plan, amid persistently complex and unstable external conditions with rising uncertainties and unforeseen factors. Nevertheless, China’s fundamental conditions and long-term positive trends for economic development remain unchanged, with vast prospects for high-quality growth.
The symposium underscores Beijing’s proactive approach to policy-making, integrating diverse expertise to navigate global headwinds while prioritizing sustainable development. As China embarks on this new planning era, such consultations signal a commitment to inclusive, resilient economic strategies that balance growth with public welfare.