The Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has underscored the continuity and depth of China’s strategic planning for its future development. The session’s communique reveals a cohesive framework of long-term projects and initiatives, building on over 45 years of reform and opening-up.
One of the key highlights from the communique is China’s reaffirmed goal to achieve significant milestones by 2035. By this time, China aims to have established a high-standard socialist market economy, improved the system of socialism with Chinese characteristics, modernized its governance capacity, and essentially realized socialist modernization.
This ambitious planning recalls the nation’s track record since 1978, where strategic goals have been met with remarkable efficiency and impact on the country’s economic, social, and cultural life. In 2021, China celebrated the centenary of the founding of the CPC and renewed its commitment to developing China into a great modern socialist country by the middle of this century, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 2049.
The ongoing modernization efforts are not only significant for China but hold global relevance. The communique emphasizes that Chinese modernization is characterized by peaceful development. This approach is particularly noteworthy in a world where geopolitical tensions and the risk of new confrontations loom large. China’s steadfast commitment to an independent foreign policy of peace and dedication to promoting a human community with a shared future resonates with the global community’s aspirations for stability and cooperation.
As China advances towards its long-term goals, its development model and international stance could offer valuable perspectives for policymakers, business professionals, academics, and citizens worldwide. The nation’s progress may influence global economic trends, political dynamics, and cultural exchanges, making it a focal point for those interested in Asia’s evolving role on the world stage.
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The communique of the 3rd CPC plenary session has global relevance
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