Xi Jinping Emphasizes Quality Decision-Making in the Formulation of the 15th Five-Year Plan

Xi Jinping Issues Important Instructions on the Compilation of the 14th Five-Year Plan

On May 19, Xinhua News Agency reported that Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of the State, recently made important instructions regarding the compilation of the 14th Five-Year Plan. He emphasized that the scientific formulation and continued implementation of five-year plans is a key experience of our party in governing the country and an important political advantage of socialism with Chinese characteristics. The formulation and implementation of the 14th Five-Year Plan hold significant importance for the comprehensive implementation of the strategic deployment of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party and the advancement of Chinese-style modernization.

It is essential to adhere to scientific, democratic, and legal decision-making processes, integrate top-level design with public consultation, strengthen research and argumentation, and broadly gather consensus. Various methods should be employed to solicit opinions and suggestions from the public and all sectors of society, fully absorb new experiences created by cadres and the masses in practice, and emphasize the systematic, holistic, and coordinated nature of objectives and policies, ensuring high-quality completion of the planning work.

China will begin implementing the 14th Five-Year Plan in 2026, and the Central Committee is currently organizing the drafting of the plan’s proposals. In accordance with Xi Jinping’s important instructions and the arrangements for drafting the proposals, relevant parties will soon seek opinions and suggestions from cadres, the public, and experts through various means.

Consulting the Public to Build Consensus

Recently, General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of unifying top-level design with public consultation and soliciting opinions from the public and all sectors of society during the compilation of the 14th Five-Year Plan.

National development planning should focus on the people’s needs. Listening to citizens, understanding their feelings, and addressing their requests is crucial to integrating these into the top-level design of national development, ultimately improving people’s lives. Addressing the concerns of the public ensures that the government’s actions align closely with the desires of the people, creating a strong consensus.

The correct path comes from the masses. How can technological achievements be rapidly transformed into new productive forces? How can new employment groups better integrate into grassroots governance? Emphasizing grassroots experiences and respecting the innovative spirit of the masses can lead to significant accomplishments.

Every five years, the planning process serves as a stepping stone for progress. With clear directives, the continuity and stability of development planning will guide us in continuously creating development miracles.

China Appoints New Ambassadors

On May 19, Xinhua News Agency reported that President Xi Jinping has made appointments and removals of ambassadors based on decisions from the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress:

1. Removed Long Zhou from the position of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Malawi and appointed Lu Xu (female) as the new ambassador.
2. Removed Wang Lixin (female) from the position of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Maldives and appointed Kong Xianhua as the new ambassador.
3. Removed Zhu Liying from the position of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Mauritius and appointed Huang Shifang (female) as the new ambassador.
4. Removed Xiao Han from the position of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Senegal and appointed Li Zhigang as the new ambassador.
5. Removed Guo Min (female) from the position of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Azerbaijan and appointed Lu Mei (female) as the new ambassador.
6. Removed Fan Yong from the position of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Armenia and appointed Li Xinwei as the new ambassador.
7. Removed Guo Haiyan (female) from the position of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana and appointed Yang Yang (female) as the new ambassador.
8. Removed Dai Bing from the position of Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations.

Publication of Xi Jinping’s New Era Thoughts Series

On May 19, Xinhua News Agency reported that the 11th to 15th volumes of the series “Xi Jinping’s New Era of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics Thought Study” have recently been published by the Central Literature Publishing House and are being distributed nationwide. These volumes include 29 theoretical articles written by the Central Party History and Literature Research Institute since November 2023, totaling approximately 230,000 words. The articles focus on studying and implementing General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important discourses and advancing the systematic research and theoretical interpretation of the party’s innovative theories in the new era.

Meeting between Zhao Leji and the Speaker of the Mexican Chamber of Deputies

On May 19, Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, met with the Speaker of the Mexican Chamber of Deputies in the Great Hall of the People. Zhao Leji noted that President Xi Jinping delivered an important speech at the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-Latin America Forum, announcing the initiation of five major projects aimed at unity, development, civilization, peace, and people’s well-being, indicating the direction for building a community with a shared destiny between China and Latin America. He expressed that China and Mexico should work together to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, deepen political mutual trust, expand mutually beneficial cooperation, and enhance cultural exchanges, continuously enriching the connotations of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Mexico.

Observations on the International Market Expansion of Jiangsu Kunshan Enterprises

In Kunshan, Jiangsu, a leading city in foreign trade, the Good Baby Group recently received a letter from the United States thanking them for the safety of their child due to their product. During a car accident, the child, seated in the company’s “Apollo” car seat, was unharmed. In the first quarter of this year, Kunshan achieved a historical high in foreign trade, with an import-export volume of 186.87 billion yuan, a 5.9% increase year-on-year.

Local government and business leaders emphasize the importance of high-quality products and a robust self-development strategy in navigating the ups and downs of development. The success of their products is linked to a well-established supply chain system, enabling efficient production and distribution.

April Economic Data Shows Positive Trends

On May 19, the National Bureau of Statistics released data from April indicating a steady growth in production and demand, stability in employment, and the emergence of new economic momentum. The industrial production index increased by 6.1% year-on-year, with equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing growing by 9.8% and 10.0%, respectively. Retail sales of consumer goods grew by 5.1%, driven by ongoing effects from exchange policies.

Foreseen Economic Developments and Adjustments

As external pressures increase, macroeconomic policies must work together to stabilize employment, support businesses, and maintain market expectations while pushing for high-quality development.