General Secretary Xi Jinping took center stage this week, hosting a landmark symposium with representatives from non-Communist political groups and business leaders to refine China's modernization roadmap . The May 20 meeting focused on gathering feedback for a major reform resolution passed during this month's CPC Central Committee plenary session.
Building Consensus for the Future
Xi emphasized that the reforms aim to tackle 'deep-seated obstacles' in achieving China's Second Centenary Goal – creating a fully modern socialist nation by mid-century . This follows the 2021 declaration of success in eradicating extreme poverty (the First Centenary Goal), hailed as a historic milestone.
Collaborative Approach to Challenges
Attendees proposed reforms in key areas:
Supercharging economic innovation
Modernizing healthcare systems
Strengthening cross-strait regional integration
Expanding global economic partnerships
Xi acknowledged these inputs, stressing that 'pooling collective wisdom' remains vital to crafting practical policies. 'Reforms must connect with reality,' he cautioned, highlighting the need for systematic implementation.
Why This Matters for Young Globetrotters
The proposed changes could reshape opportunities in Asia's largest economy – from tech innovation ecosystems to healthcare access. For travelers and entrepreneurs alike, China's evolving reform landscape promises new cultural and economic bridges .
. The May 20 meeting focused on gathering feedback for a major reform resolution passed during this month's CPC Central Committee plenary session.
. This follows the 2021 declaration of success in eradicating extreme poverty (the First Centenary Goal), hailed as a historic milestone.
Supercharging economic innovation
Modernizing healthcare systems
Strengthening cross-strait regional integration
Expanding global economic partnerships
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