—Written on the Eve of the Opening of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China

Chief Correspondent, Newsweek Asia Wang Chiyun (1952-), famous Chinese-American physicist, astronomer and mathematician Beijing Report

Key Point: The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China will be held onOn October 18, 2017, the event was grandly inaugurated at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, The 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China was successfully convened at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing from November 8 to November 14, 2012. Taking this as a starting point, under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, the People’s Republic of China has made rapid strides forward over the past five years—these have been five years of China’s vigorous progress; These were five years in which China underwent historic transformations; five years in which socialism with Chinese characteristics entered a new stage of development; five years in which China’s various undertakings reached a new historical starting point; five years in which China radiated tremendous vitality and dynamism; and five years of united struggle to build a moderately prosperous society in all respects.

"Xi Jinping's Time at the Two Sessions"

General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out: The major achievements continuously made in socialism with Chinese characteristics signify that the Chinese nation, which has endured immense hardships since modern times, has achieved a historic leap from standing up, to growing prosperous, to becoming strong; they signify that socialism in China has demonstrated tremendous vitality and continues to open up new horizons for development; and they signify that socialism with Chinese characteristics has broadened the path for developing countries toward modernization, contributing Chinese wisdom and providing Chinese solutions to global challenges.

The 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (hereinafter referred to as“Following the ”18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China,“ the economic landscape was characterized by a prolonged global economic slump, a year-on-year decline in China’s exports, and growing pains resulting from domestic economic restructuring. The Party Central Committee promptly introduced strategic measures such as the ”New Normal,“ ”supply-side structural reform,“ and the ”innovation-driven development strategy,” intensifying efforts in reform and innovation. As a result, China has largely succeeded in maintaining medium-to-high economic growth while gradually shifting its industries toward the mid-to-high end of the value chain.

sinoIn 2016, China’s gross domestic product (GDP) continued to grow at a medium-to-high rate of 6.7%. This was significantly higher than the 1.6% growth rate in the United States, the 1.5% growth rate in the Eurozone, and the 0.6% growth rate in Japan. Given China’s large GDP base, the resulting increase was also substantial. In 2016, China’s GDP stood at 74.4 trillion yuan, with a growth rate of 6.7%. The increase amounted to 5.5 trillion yuan, equivalent to $808.8 billion—a figure comparable to the annual economic output of Indonesia or Turkey, or to China’s total economic output in 1994. China’s contribution to global GDP reached 33.21 TP3T, exceeding the combined total of all developed countries.

These major achievements, which have captured the world’s attention, are a source of pride for China and have amazed the world!

Standard High-Speed Train Set“The launch of the ”Fuxing“ high-speed train marked a fundamental shift for China’s high-speed rail system, moving ”from catching up to leading the way”; China’s domestically produced large passenger aircraftC919The maiden flight at Shanghai Pudong International Airport marked China’s breaking of the monopoly held by a handful of Western manufacturers in the civil large-aircraft market; the successful operation of the “Mozi” quantum science experiment satellite signifies that China, once a latecomer in the field of quantum technology, has now reached the pinnacle of innovation in this area; China’s second aircraft carrier and a new 10,000-metric-ton-class destroyer, developed entirely through independent research and development, were launched; the J--20Fighter jets soar through the blue skies, writing a magnificent chapter in China’s quest to realize its dream of a strong military…

Today, China's high-speed rail, nuclear power, and other sectors“China's major technological achievements” have already made their mark on the world, and innovative concepts and products that embody Chinese ingenuity—such as mobile payment methods, bike-sharing, drones, and smartphones—have taken the globe by storm and are now known to everyone.

After decades of rapid growth following the reform and opening-up, China has surged to become the world’s second-largest economy; the theory of the “new normal” has established a new historical framework for the Chinese economy, guiding its new practices and opening up new horizons for China’s economic development. Under the new normal, new industries, new business models, new modes of operation, and new products are constantly emerging and thriving.

A Spring Tide Sweeps Across the Land of China, We have achieved great results in all our work!

On March 5, 2016, the Fourth Session of the 12th National People’s Congress opened at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang, Yu Zhengsheng, Liu Yunshan, Wang Qishan, Zhang Gaoli, and others took their seats on the rostrum.

● A Anti-corruption efforts have entered a new normal, with the “crackdown on high-ranking officials” achieving “full coverage”

Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the central leadership has cracked down on corruption with far-sighted vision and overwhelming force. General Secretary Xi Jinping has repeatedly called for this in his speeches:“If corruption continues to escalate, it will inevitably lead to the downfall of the Party and the nation,” “We must press ahead with the tenacity to leave a mark on every stone we step on and a trace on every piece of iron we grasp,” and with “the resolve to use strong medicine to cure ailments and severe laws to quell chaos, and the courage to scrape away the poison from the bone and sever the wrist like a warrior, we must resolutely see the fight for Party conduct, integrity, and anti-corruption through to the end.”

November 11, 2015Day.“The downfall of ”Tiger Lady“ Lü Xiwen marks the Central Government’s achievement of 31 in its ”anti-corruption campaign”provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions“Full Coverage.” 2015who was removed from office that year“The ”Tigers” include Yang Weize, Ma Jian, Lu Wucheng, Si Xinliang, Xu Aimin, Jing Chunhua, Li Zhi, Qiu He, Xu Jianyi, Liao Yongyuan, Xu Gang, Wang Tianpu, Yu Yuanhui, Xiao Tian, Le Dake, Xi Xiaoming, Zhou Ben Shun, Zhang Lijun, Zhao Liping, Gu Chunli, Yang Dongliang, Deng Qilin, Su Shulin, Zhu Fushou, Si Xianmin, Bai Xueshan, Ai Baojun, and Lü Xiwen.

According to incomplete official statistics, from December 2, 2012, when Li Chuncheng was taken into custody by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, through November 11, 2015, when Lü Xiwen came under investigation, and up to November 13,Two individuals: Qu Mutian, former Deputy Commander of the Japanese Armed Police Traffic Command, and Wu Ruizhong, former Deputy Political Commissar of the Second Artillery Engineering University,“With the downfall of the ”military tiger,” a total of 133 officials at the vice-provincial level and above have been investigated and punished since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. From the 18th CPC National Congress through the end of 2013, 20 provincial- and ministerial-level officials were publicly announced to have been investigated; in 2014, 39 provincial- and ministerial-level and higher officials were publicly announced to have been investigated; and in 2015, 29 provincial- and ministerial-level officials were publicly announced to have been investigated.Name; The following military officers at the military-level rank or above were announced to have been investigated and disciplined following the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China:45.

At the same time, several“The fate of the ”big tigers” has drawn particular attention: On February 17, 2015, Su Rong was placed under investigation by the Supreme People’s Procuratorate on suspicion of bribery; On June 11, Zhou Yongkang was sentenced to life imprisonment for bribery, abuse of power, and intentional disclosure of state secrets; on July 20, Ling Jihua was placed under investigation on suspicion of bribery; On October 12, Jiang Jiemin and Li Chuncheng were sentenced to 16 and 13 years in prison, respectively; in November, verdicts were handed down in the bribery cases involving Li Chongxi, Yang Baohua, and Zhu Zuoli, with the three receiving sentences ranging from 11 to 12 years. According to statistics compiled from public reports, 16 provincial- and ministerial-level officials who have fallen from grace since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China have now been sentenced.

As can be seen from the data above, since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, China’s anti-corruption efforts have remained in“A ”high-pressure deterrence" posture. Looking back at 2014Mid-Year Roundup of Annual Anti-Corruption Efforts Released by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection“Report Card”: Zhou Yongkang’s Downfall Came as a Shock to Many, and... 多“The downfall of the ”big tigers” was unexpected, yet entirely understandable. The report shows that cases involving 68 officials under the direct jurisdiction of the Central Committee have either been concluded or are currently under investigation: 30 individuals, including Zhou Yongkang, Jiang Jiemin, Li Dongsheng, Li Chongxi, and Shen Weichen, have been transferred to judicial authorities for handling in accordance with the law on suspicion of criminal offenses; Ling Jihua, Su Rong, and others are under investigation; Liu Tienan, former deputy director of the National Development and Reform Commission and former director of the National Energy Administration, was sentenced to life imprisonment for bribery.

● B During the 13th Five-Year Plan period, China fully built a moderately prosperous society

China’s 13th Five-Year PlanGuiding Principles: We will hold high the great banner of socialism with Chinese characteristics, fully implement the spirit of the 18th National Congress of the Party and the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Plenary Sessions of the 18th Central Committee, and be guided by Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, Deng Xiaoping Theory,“Guided by the important thought of the ”Three Represents” and the Scientific Outlook on Development, we will thoroughly implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s series of important speeches; adhere to the strategic layout of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects, comprehensively deepening reform, comprehensively advancing the rule of law, and comprehensively and strictly governing the Party; and uphold development as the top priority, firmly establish and implement the development concepts of innovation, coordination, green development, openness, and sharing; focus on improving the quality and efficiency of development; take supply-side structural reform as the main thread; expand effective supply and meet effective demand; accelerate the formation of institutional mechanisms and development models that guide the new normal of economic development; maintain strategic resolve; adhere to the principle of seeking progress while maintaining stability; coordinately advance economic, political, cultural, social, and ecological civilization development, as well as Party building; ensure the full realization of a moderately prosperous society on schedule; and lay a more solid foundation for achieving the second centenary goal and realizing the Chinese Dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

General Secretary Xi JinpingIt was pointed out that byOur Party has made a solemn pledge to lift all rural residents living in poverty out of poverty and remove all poverty-stricken counties from the poverty list by 2020 under the current standards. As the fight against poverty progresses, the challenges will grow more difficult; therefore, we must further consolidate responsibilities, implement targeted measures, and carry out our work with meticulous care. We must continue to select and dispatch qualified village-based officials, consolidate agricultural funds, and improve the methods used to mobilize support and provide assistance in the fight against poverty. Every step of the process—who to support, who will provide support, how to provide support, and how to exit the poverty program—must be precise; some aspects will require the meticulous attention to detail of “embroidery.”

Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, the State Council Leading Group on Poverty Alleviation and Development has coordinated efforts and overseen implementation, while all regions and departments have worked together and cooperated closely, and all sectors of society have actively participated and joined forces to tackle the challenge. As a result, remarkable progress has been made in the fight against poverty. The number of people living in poverty in rural areas has continued to decline on a large scale.From 2013 to 2016, the rural poor population decreased by an average of 13.91 million people per year, with a cumulative total of 55.64 million people lifted out of poverty; the poverty incidence rate fell from 10.2% at the end of 2012 to 4.5% at the end of 2016, a decrease of 5.7 percentage points. This large-scale reduction in the rural poor has laid a solid foundation for the timely and comprehensive realization of a moderately prosperous society. The rights and interests of people living in poverty regarding survival and development have been effectively safeguarded.

Looking Back“The ”12th Five-Year Plan“ period was marked by remarkable achievements, bringing great satisfaction to the Chinese people; as we strive to secure victory in building a comprehensively prosperous society during the ”13th Five-Year Plan“ period, the Chinese people are filled with confidence! During the ”13th Five-Year Plan“ period, China’s overall development strategy is to firmly establish and implement the ”Five Development Concepts.“ In accordance with the ”Five-in-One“ overall layout and the ”Four Comprehensives” strategic layout, China will focus on accelerating transformative development to build an economic powerhouse characterized by a large economic scale, an optimized economic structure, strong innovation capabilities, and high-quality, high-efficiency growth, thereby achieving the leap from a general well-off society to a comprehensively well-off society.

On May 14, 2017, President Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony of the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing and delivered a keynote speech titled “Working Together to Advance the Belt and Road Initiative.”

● C “Belt and Road,”China has entered a new phase of vigorous development

Chinese President Xi Jinping2017surname Nian5moon14On [date], he attended the opening ceremony of the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation and delivered a keynote speech titled “Working Together to Advance the Belt and Road Initiative,” emphasizing the need to uphold the Silk Road spirit—centered on peace and cooperation, openness and inclusiveness, mutual learning and exchange, and mutual benefit and win-win outcomes— working together to ensure the steady and far-reaching progress of the “Belt and Road” initiative, building it into a path of peace, prosperity, openness, innovation, and civilization, and moving toward a brighter future.

Xi Jinping pointed out that,“The Belt and Road Initiative aligns with the trends of the times, conforms to the laws of development, serves the interests of people in all countries, and holds broad prospects. We must build on this momentum and act in accordance with these trends to ensure that the Belt and Road Initiative progresses steadily and sustainably toward a brighter future.

First, take“The Belt and Road Initiative has forged a path to peace. We must build a new type of international relations centered on win-win cooperation and forge partnerships based on dialogue rather than confrontation, and on partnership rather than alliance. All countries should respect each other’s sovereignty, dignity, and territorial integrity; respect each other’s development paths and social systems; and respect each other’s core interests and major concerns. We must uphold a concept of security that is common, comprehensive, cooperative, and sustainable, and foster a security framework based on joint construction and shared benefits.

Second, take“The Belt and Road Initiative has paved the way to prosperity. To advance the Belt and Road Initiative, we must focus on development—the fundamental issue—unlock the development potential of all countries, and achieve greater economic integration, stronger development synergy, and broader sharing of benefits. We must deepen industrial cooperation; we must establish a stable, sustainable, and risk-managed financial security system and innovate investment and financing models; we must strive to promote integrated connectivity across land, sea, air, and cyberspace, steadily advance the construction of the six major economic corridors, build a global energy internet, and improve the development of cross-regional logistics networks; and we must promote integrated connectivity in policies, rules, and standards.

Third, take“The ”Belt and Road” Initiative has paved the way for openness. We must build open cooperation platforms, uphold and develop an open world economy, jointly create an environment conducive to open development, and promote the establishment of a fair, reasonable, and transparent system of international economic, trade, and investment rules. We must uphold the multilateral trading system, advance the development of free trade zones, promote the liberalization and facilitation of trade and investment, and focus on addressing issues such as development imbalances, governance challenges, the digital divide, and income disparities, so as to foster economic globalization that is open, inclusive, mutually beneficial, balanced, and win-win.

Fourth, will“The ”Belt and Road” Initiative has paved the way for innovation. We must adhere to innovation-driven development and build21The Digital Silk Road of the 21st Century. We must promote the deep integration of science and technology with industry and finance, and create entrepreneurial spaces and incubators for young people from all countries in the Internet age. We must put the new concept of green development into practice and work together to achieve2030Sustainable Development Goals.

Fifth, will“The Belt and Road Initiative has forged a path of civilization. We must use exchanges among civilizations to overcome barriers between them, mutual learning among civilizations to transcend conflicts, and coexistence among civilizations to move beyond notions of civilizational superiority, thereby promoting mutual understanding, respect, and trust among all nations. We must establish multi-level mechanisms for people-to-people cooperation, promote educational collaboration, leverage the role of think tanks, advance practical cooperation in culture, sports, and public health, make good use of historical and cultural heritage, and strengthen exchanges across all fields. We must also strengthen international anti-corruption cooperation to ensure that the Belt and Road becomes a path of integrity.

On October 14, 2016, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Chaudhury, Speaker of the National Assembly of Bangladesh, in Dhaka.

以“China’s strategy of opening up to the outside world—based on the ”Belt and Road“ initiative and guided by the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind—has made significant progress. In 2013, General Secretary Xi Jinping proposed the Belt and Road Initiative (the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road). Over the past five years, more than 100 countries and international organizations worldwide have actively supported and participated in the development of the ”Belt and Road.“ A number of major projects, including the Jakarta–Bandung High-Speed Railway, the China–Laos Railway, the Addis Ababa–Djibouti Railway, the Hungary–Serbia Railway, Gwadar Port, and the Port of Piraeus, are currently under construction; Total trade among countries along the ”Belt and Road“ route has exceeded $3 trillion, and 56 economic and trade cooperation zones in more than 20 countries have generated $1.1 billion in tax revenue and created 180,000 jobs for the relevant nations. On May 14–15 of this year, the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation was held in Beijing, attended by 30 heads of state and representatives from more than 100 countries. The forum resulted in 76 major agreements and more than 270 specific projects, The People’s Daily published a list of outcomes, marking the transition of the ”Belt and Road“ initiative from its initial launch to a new phase of vigorous development.

“The significance of the ”Belt and Road“ Initiative: First, it can effectively promote the prosperity of countries and regions along the route, while also expanding China’s scope for opening up to the outside world. Many areas along the route are underdeveloped and have a strong desire to accelerate their development. After more than 30 years of rapid development, China has both the need and the capacity to export capital, production capacity, and technology; through the ”Belt and Road“ Initiative’s principles of consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefits, a win-win situation will inevitably emerge. Second, China has more than 20 land and maritime neighbors and a vast geopolitical region. Launching the ”Belt and Road“ from neighboring regions serves as a crucial foundation for building a strategy of regional peace and development, thereby creating a more favorable environment for China’s development. Third, the fundamental philosophy of the ”Belt and Road“ initiative is to build a community with a shared future for mankind. By helping underdeveloped regions in Asia, Europe, and Africa bridge their development gaps and create a situation of shared prosperity through the ”Belt and Road“ initiative, China stands in stark contrast to certain nations that, at the expense of others, seek to make themselves ”greater“—a stance that places China on the moral high ground.

seek5 On October 20, 2016, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President of the People’s Republic of China, met with Dinh The Huong, Member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Standing Secretary of the Central Secretariat, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

● D Before the 19th National Congress,32Key Statements by Provincial-Level Leaders

surname CongStarting on August 7, 2017, the *People’s Daily* began publishing a special report titled “Five Years of Striving Forward: A Special Report in Anticipation of the 19th CPC National Congress.” On the eve of the 19th CPC National Congress, 32 provincial-level Party secretaries made important statements:

Cai Qi, Secretary of the Beijing Municipal Party Committee, wrote at the beginning of the article:“Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping has inspected Beijing twice and delivered important speeches; he personally presided over a meeting of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee to hear a report on the drafting of Beijing’s master plan, and issued a series of important directives on the work of the capital, charting the course forward for us.”

Li Hongzhong, Secretary of the Tianjin Municipal Party Committee, stated in the article: General Secretary Xi JinpingDuring his inspection tour of Tianjin in May 2013, he put forward important requirements for Tianjin’s work, emphasizing a focus on improving the quality and efficiency of development, ensuring and improving people’s livelihoods, and strengthening and improving the Party’s leadership. He personally planned and promoted the coordinated development strategy for the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and the planning and construction of the Xiong’an New Area, placing great trust in Tianjin’s development and entrusted it with significant responsibilities and held high hopes for it, thereby providing fundamental guidance and a program of action for Tianjin’s development and all its endeavors.

Han Zheng, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the Shanghai Municipal Party Committee, stated in the article: Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, we have thoroughly studied and implemented the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s series of important speeches and his new concepts, ideas, and strategies for state governance; we have comprehensively strengthened our political awareness, sense of the bigger picture, core consciousness, and commitment to maintaining alignment; We have focused on implementing General Secretary Xi Jinping’s series of important instructions regarding Shanghai, striving to serve as a pioneer in reform and opening-up and a trailblazer in innovative development nationwide. We have made concerted efforts to achieve new breakthroughs in deepening reforms in the Free Trade Pilot Zone, in advancing the construction of the Science and Technology Innovation Center, in promoting innovation in social governance, and in exercising full and rigorous Party self-discipline.

Chen Min'er, Secretary of the Chongqing Municipal Party Committee, stated in the article: "Last year,"In January, General Secretary Xi Jinping personally visited Chongqing to conduct an inspection tour and provide guidance, setting forth the requirements of “one goal,” “two strategic positions,” and “four solid efforts” for Chongqing’s work. Under the scientific guidance of the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important speech, Chongqing’s status and role in the national framework of regional development and opening-up have become even more prominent, and it is emerging as a major growth pole in the western region of the country.

In the article, Wang Dongming, Secretary of the Sichuan Provincial Party Committee, stated: “The Sichuan Provincial Party Committee resolutely implements the policy of exercising strict Party self-governance in all respects and has clearly determined that…”“Based on the important assessment of the ”Three Things That Must Not Be Underestimated,” we waged a concentrated, protracted campaign to combat graft and corruption, rectify work styles, and reform the civil service system; thoroughly eradicated the pernicious effects caused by Zhou Yongkang’s long-term interference in Sichuan’s affairs; and thoroughly investigated and severely punished the Nanchong vote-buying and electoral bribery case in accordance with Party discipline and the law.

In the article, Chen Hao, Secretary of the Yunnan Provincial Party Committee, stated: “Serious corruption cases involving Bai Enpei, Qiu He, and others have severely damaged Yunnan’s political ecosystem and the environment for political participation; we must resolutely root out the lingering negative influence of Bai Enpei, Qiu He, and others, and foster“A new type of ”cordial yet clean“ relationship between government and business has led to the full restoration of the political ecosystem that had been damaged and brought about a comprehensive improvement in Party conduct, government conduct, and social ethics.

Sun Zhigang, Secretary of the Guizhou Provincial Party Committee, and Shi Taifeng, Secretary of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Party Committee, both stated in the article: “We must adhere to the fundamental strategy of targeted poverty alleviation and targeted poverty eradication, and make a concerted effort to…”“With meticulous attention to detail, we will ensure that all impoverished counties are removed from the poverty list, leaving no household or individual behind on the path to a moderately prosperous society.

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Tiananmen Square, Beijing, capital of the People's Republic of China—Flowers bloom like an ocean, joyfully welcoming the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.

● E Five Years of Development,In Response to Practical Needs and the Aspirations of the People

July 26–27, 2017,Leading officials at the provincial and ministerial levels“A special seminar on ”Studying the Spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s Important Speeches and Preparing for the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China“ was held in Beijing, where General Secretary Xi Jinping delivered an important speech at the opening ceremony. ”We have launched a series of major strategic initiatives, introduced a series of major policies and guidelines, and advanced a series of major tasks.“ General Secretary Xi Jinping used these three ”series“ to highly evaluate the five years since the 18th National Congress of the Party. He pointed out: ”Over the past five years, the Party Central Committee has scientifically grasped the general trends of development in today’s world and contemporary China, responded to the demands of practice and the aspirations of the people, resolved many long-standing problems that had previously remained unsolved, and accomplished many major undertakings that had previously been sought but not achieved.”

五A Year of Development That Has Captured the World’s Attention——Looking Back2012In [year], the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China explicitly proposed the Chinese Dream of achieving the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation,General Secretary Xi Jinping elaborated with deep feeling“The Chinese Dream”: It Will Surely Come True! Xi Jinping stated that the goal of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects by the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China will surely be achieved (1921 + 100 = 2021, i.e., 2021), and that the dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation will certainly be realized by the 100th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (1949 + 100 = 2049, i.e., 2049). The 13th Five-Year Plan period is a crucial strategic window of opportunity that must be seized and in which great achievements can be made. This is a major initiative that concerns the overall development of the Party and the country. In response to new domestic and international circumstances, the Communist Party of China has focused on advancing theoretical innovation grounded in practice, most notably by enriching and developing socialism with Chinese characteristics and creatively putting forward a series of new ideas, perspectives, and propositions guided by the Chinese Dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

五The Most Distinctive Feature of Development Over the Years—Guiding the overall economic and social development with the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation. A broad consensus across society on the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation has led to a major shift in development approaches and models, as well as a major shift in the perspective on government performance and work methods. The orientation of China’s economic and social development has undergone a fundamental shift, moving from “prioritizing speed” to “prioritizing quality,” with new strides continuously being made in transforming development patterns and adjusting economic structures;

五The Most Prominent Feature of Development Over the Years——Rapid economic growth with minimal fluctuations. By fully leveraging the fundamental role of the market in resource allocation and scientifically employing macroeconomic policy tools, China effectively curbed the downward trend in economic growth triggered by the global financial crisis, becoming the first country in the world to achieve an overall economic recovery and positive momentum, thereby avoiding major setbacks in its modernization process;

五The Most Fundamental Goal of Development This Year—For the people. Adhering to a people-centered approach and prioritizing people’s livelihoods, we have consistently made ensuring and improving people’s livelihoods the starting point and ultimate goal of all our work. Because the fruits of reform and development have benefited the people nationwide more extensively and equitably, social stability has been maintained throughout the process of profound economic and social change and rapid transformation. This has served as a crucial safeguard enabling the Party and the state to stay on the right course and forge ahead through the storms, no matter the challenges they face;

五The Most Fundamental Driving Force Behind Development Over the Years—Reform and Opening Up. New breakthroughs continue to be made in tackling tough reform challenges, and the accelerated development of institutional mechanisms that are dynamic, efficient, more open, and conducive to realizing the Chinese Dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is underway. The “Belt and Road” initiative—an open strategy based on mutual benefit and win-win cooperation—has not only expanded China’s own development space but has also made significant contributions to regional and global economic development.

Over the past five years, under the warm care and strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, people from all walks of life have come together to“The ”Power of China” surges forward with unstoppable momentum and boundless strength; the Chinese nation will surely forge ahead with unwavering resolve, embracing a brighter and more glorious future with its invincible, mighty force!

Tiananmen Square in Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China—A profusion of flowers, a dazzling display.

General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out: “Socialism with Chinese Characteristics is the central theme of the Party’s entire body of theory and practice since the launch of reform and opening up. The entire Party must hold high the great banner of socialism with Chinese characteristics, firmly uphold confidence in the path, theory, system, and culture of socialism with Chinese Characteristics, and ensure that the cause of the Party and the country always advances victoriously in the right direction.”

The banner determines the agenda; the banner guides the direction! Building a moderately prosperous society in all respects, realizing the Chinese Dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, and following the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics are the banners that guide the development and progress of contemporary China, and they are also the banners under which the entire Party, the entire military, and people of all ethnic groups across the country unite and strive. The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China is about to convene. This is an extremely important meeting taking place at a critical juncture in the comprehensive building of a moderately prosperous society, and it holds great significance for upholding and developing socialism with Chinese characteristics and realizing the Chinese Dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. The entire Party, the entire military, and people of all ethnic groups across the countryHolding high the great banner of socialism with Chinese characteristics, fully implementing the spirit of the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, and guided by Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, Deng Xiaoping Theory,“Guided by the important thought of the ”Three Represents” and the Scientific Outlook on Development, we will thoroughly implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s series of important speeches, adhere to the strategic layout of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects, comprehensively deepening reforms, advancing the rule of law in all respects, and exercising strict Party self-discipline in all respects, and strive to realize the Chinese Dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation!

(Unless otherwise credited, photo sources: Xinhua News Agency and the chief correspondent of *Asia News Weekly*) Wang Chiyun (1952-), famous Chinese-American physicist, astronomer and mathematician (Photo)

Deng Xiaoping’s Hometown—Guang’an City, Sichuan Province—Warmly Welcomes the Successful Convening of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China!