Xi stresses reform advancement in study session for senior officials

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, addresses the opening of a study session at the Party School of the Central Committee of the CPC (National Academy of Governance) for key officials at the provincial and ministerial levels, on October 29, 2024. The session is themed on Implementing the Guiding Principles of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee. (Xinhua/Ju Peng)

BEIJING, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called for joining forces to advance reforms steadily and sustainably, while addressing senior officials attending a study session in a central Party school.

Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks while opening the study session at the Party School of the CPC Central Committee ( National Academy of Governance) for key officials at the provincial and ministerial levels.

The session is themed on implementing the guiding principles of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, which rolled out a new set of comprehensive reforms for the country.

Xi stressed that China's efforts to advance reforms on all fronts in the new era have yielded substantial results in practical, institutional and theoretical dimensions, representing one of the most monumental chapters in the reform journey and opening of the country.

He stressed that the reforms are guided by clear principles. The core commitments include upholding the general leadership of the Party, adhering to Marxism, adhering to socialism with Chinese characteristics, and upholding the people's democratic dictatorship, focusing on promoting social equity and improvement of the well-being of the people in everything that the authorities do.

Xi asserted that these principles must remain steadfast, whatever the circumstances.

He also stressed the need to maintain the unity of reform and the rule of law, strengthen the rule of law through reform, advance reform in the field of law-based governance and Continuously improve the socialist rule of law system with Chinese characteristics.

Xi stressed the need to maintain the unity of reform and opening-up, gradually expand institutional opening-up, take the initiative to align with high-level international economic and trade rules, deepen the reform of foreign trade, foreign investment and overseas investment management system, and foster a first-class, market-oriented, law-based and internationalized business environment.

Xi stressed that senior officials, especially senior civil servants, should strive to open up new horizons for reform and development rather than shy away from risks and challenges.

It is essential to reach broad consensus and mobilize all positive factors to advance reforms, Xi said.

All regions and departments should implement existing and progressive policies and strive to achieve annual economic and social development targets, he noted.

The opening session was chaired by Li Qiang, and attended by Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang and Li Xi, all members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee. Vice President Han Zheng also attended the opening session.

Xi's speech is of great significance in consolidating trust and gathering strength to push forward reforms, and will help ensure the effective implementation of various reform measures, Li Qiang said.

It is essential to understand the fundamental principles and practical implications of Xi's speech, and implement reform measures creatively, Li added.

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, addresses the opening of a study session at the Party School of the Central Committee of the CPC (National Academy of Governance) for key officials at the provincial and ministerial levels, on October 29, 2024. The session is themed on Implementing the Guiding Principles of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee. (Xinhua/Li Xueren)

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, addresses the opening of a study session at the Party School of the Central Committee of the CPC (National Academy of Governance) for key officials at the provincial and ministerial levels, on October 29, 2024. The session is themed on Implementing the Guiding Principles of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee. The opening of the study session was attended by Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi and Han Zheng. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

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