Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, President of the People's Republic of China, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, emphasized at the plenary meeting of the People's Liberation Army and Armed Police Force delegation to the Third Session of the 14th National People's Congress on the afternoon of March 7 that the successful completion of the "14th Five-Year Plan" for military development is of great significance to achieving the centenary goal of the People's Liberation Army on schedule and to comprehensively promoting the building of a strong nation and the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation through Chinese modernization. He stressed the need to strengthen confidence, face challenges directly, implement high-quality development requirements, and complete the established goals and tasks on schedule. At the meeting, six representatives, including Zhou Gang, Li Dong, Feng Yan, Zheng Yuanlin, Cui Daohu, and Liu Shuwei, delivered speeches. They offered suggestions on coordinating resources for weapons and equipment testing and evaluation, innovating planning and execution management, improving the efficiency of fund utilization and management, strengthening military industrial capacity assurance, promoting the construction of national defense strongholds, and making good use of resources in emerging fields. After listening carefully to the representatives' speeches, Xi Jinping delivered an important speech. He pointed out that since the implementation of the "14th Five-Year Plan" for military development over the past four years, a series of major achievements have been made, but there are also many contradictions and problems. He stressed the need to balance progress and quality, cost and benefit, overall and key aspects, development and supervision, and planning execution and capability formation, and to pursue a path of high-quality, high-efficiency, low-cost, and sustainable development to ensure that construction achievements can withstand the test of history and actual combat. Xi Jinping pointed out that it is necessary to promptly resolve bottlenecks and pain points in planning execution, strengthen cross-departmental, cross-field, and cross-military-civilian coordination, strengthen policy application and supply, enhance consistency in policy orientation and work direction, and fully unblock the planning execution chain. He emphasized the importance of skillfully applying modern management concepts and methods, continuously improving strategic management systems and mechanisms, and enhancing the systematicness, integrity, and synergy of planning execution. He also stressed adhering to frugal military building, scientifically allocating the investment and quantity of national defense resources, and improving the accuracy and cost-effectiveness of fund utilization. Xi Jinping pointed out that the realization of the "14th Five-Year Plan" goals and tasks for military development is inseparable from the support of the overall system of national economic and social development. He called for strengthening the synergy between the military and local authorities, making good use of local advantageous forces and resources, and improving the quality and efficiency of military development. He also urged seizing the opportunity of China's vigorous development of new quality productive forces, innovating combat capability construction and application models, improving agile response and rapid transformation mechanisms for advanced technologies, and accelerating the development of new quality combat capabilities. Xi Jinping emphasized the need to conduct professional evaluations throughout the entire process of planning execution to assess development quality, construction benefits, and systemic combat capabilities. He stressed giving a more prominent position to supervision, establishing a complete and effective supervision system, strengthening integrated supervision and joint auditing, and thoroughly investigating corruption issues. He also called for better leveraging the service and facilitating functions of supervision for planning execution to ensure the quality, capability, and integrity of the planning's conclusion. Zhang Youxia, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, presided over the meeting. He Weidong, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, and Liu Zhenli and Zhang Shengmin, Members of the Central Military Commission, attended the meeting.
General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized on the afternoon of March 6, when visiting members of the China Democratic League, China Association for Promoting Democracy, and education sector participating in the Third Session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and attending a joint group meeting, that it is essential to deeply understand the demands of Chinese modernization for education, science and technology, and talent, and to further foster a vibrant situation where talent emerges in abundance, everyone can make the best use of their abilities, and all talents are fully utilized. The General Secretary's important speech received an enthusiastic response from CPPCC National Committee members, who stated their commitment to broadly pooling hearts and minds and building consensus, and to contributing wisdom and strength to the building of an education-strong country, a science and technology-strong country, and a talent-strong country. On the afternoon of March 6, members from the China Democratic League, China Association for Promoting Democracy, and education sector warmly applauded the arrival of General Secretary Xi Jinping. Zhang Yunkai, a member long deeply involved in vocational education, was the first to speak. How to enhance the adaptability of vocational education? Today (March 7), a reporter visited Baoding, Hebei, where students from Hebei Transportation Vocational and Technical College were conducting smart driving tests in a local enterprise laboratory using the latest AI and IoT technologies. The college and the enterprise have jointly established a production-education integration practice center and jointly developed courses, ensuring students are seamlessly integrated with emerging industries. General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized that to build an education-strong country, a science and technology-strong country, and a talent-strong country, it is essential to adhere to the correct direction of running schools and cultivate socialist builders and successors who are developed in terms of morality, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics, and labor. Building a high-quality education system and running education that satisfies the people fundamentally lies in deepening comprehensive educational reform. Members stated their commitment to remembering the General Secretary's entrustment and to consistently fostering morality and nurturing talent through Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized that to achieve a positive interaction between independent scientific and technological innovation and independent talent cultivation, education must further play a leading, foundational, and supportive role. Members deeply understood the General Secretary's requirements and expressed their determination to leverage their own strengths, make solid efforts in various aspects such as interdisciplinary breakthroughs, joint innovation between schools, enterprises, and local governments, promoting the transformation of scientific and technological achievements, and improving the quality and effectiveness of independent talent cultivation, to contribute to enhancing the overall efficiency of the national innovation system. At the joint group meeting, General Secretary Xi Jinping, on behalf of the CPC Central Committee, extended holiday greetings and best wishes for International Women's Day to women of all ethnic groups and from all walks of life across the country, as well as to all female compatriots and overseas Chinese women. This further boosted everyone's confidence and strength.
Our station today (March 7) broadcast a CCTV Quick Commentary titled "Talent Emerges in Abundance, Everyone Makes the Best Use of Their Abilities, All Talents Are Fully Utilized."
The second plenary meeting of the Third Session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) was held at the Great Hall of the People on the morning of March 7. Wang Huning, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, attended the meeting. Fourteen CPPCC members delivered speeches. Liu Guozhong, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, as well as leading comrades from relevant departments of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council, were invited to attend and listen to the speeches. Shi Taifeng, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, along with Vice Chairpersons of the CPPCC National Committee Hu Chunhua, Shen Yueyue, Zhou Qiang, Edmund Ho Hau Wah, Leung Chun-ying, Bater, Su Hui, Shao Hong, Gao Yunlong, Chen Wu, Mu Hong, Xian Hui, Wang Dongfeng, Jiang Xinzhi, Jiang Zuojun, He Baoxiang, Wang Guangqian, Qin Boyong, Zhu Yongxin, and Yang Zhen attended the meeting. The meeting was presided over by Wang Yong, Vice Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee. Member Wang Guosheng stated in his speech that the five "must be coordinated" fully embody the valuable experience gained by the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core in continuously advancing economic work innovation, and are another important achievement in the enrichment and development of Xi Jinping Economic Thought. He stressed the need to adhere to the centralized and unified leadership of the CPC Central Committee, deeply understand and apply the five "must be coordinated," and promote sustained economic improvement. Member Sun Dongsheng, on behalf of the China National Democratic Construction Association Central Committee, suggested strengthening the deep integration of artificial intelligence with industries, scientifically formulating industrial development plans, building a high-quality talent cultivation system adaptable to AI development, optimizing the "AI+" industrial ecosystem, improving market mechanisms, and creating a win-win "AI+" global development new paradigm. Member Teng Jiacai stated in his speech that developing the marine economy is an important task in advancing Chinese modernization, and the most critical and urgent aspect is scientific and technological innovation. He suggested strengthening planning guidance, cultivating new quality productive forces, and further optimizing the allocation of innovation resources such as platforms, talent, and finance. Member Lu Guoyi, on behalf of the China Zhi Gong Party Central Committee, stated that accelerating the construction of a unified national market is an inevitable requirement for smoothing the domestic circulation and promoting the construction of a new development paradigm. He suggested improving market fundamental systems and market regulatory systems, deepening institutional arrangements for market-based allocation of factors, and steadily and orderly promoting construction. Member Li Xiaopeng stated in his speech that boosting consumption is an inevitable requirement for promoting sustained economic recovery and improvement and continuously raising people's living standards. He called for better promoting the implementation and effectiveness of specialized actions to boost consumption, and building long-term mechanisms and effective institutional arrangements for expanding consumption, vigorously, orderly, and effectively carrying out consumption boosting work. Member Li Shufu, on behalf of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, suggested supporting private manufacturing enterprises to accelerate digital and green transformation during the process of new and old kinetic energy conversion. He also called for further refining policy measures to stabilize traditional manufacturing industries and making full efforts to promote high-end, intelligent, and green development of the manufacturing industry. Member Wang Xiaodong suggested promoting high-level integration of urban and rural planning at the county level, equal exchange of urban and rural factors and balanced allocation of public resources, integrated urban and rural infrastructure, and equalized public services, and using the county as an important entry point to promote integrated urban-rural development. Member Zhang Chunsheng stated in his speech that developing the "silver economy" is an inevitable requirement for deeply implementing the national strategy of actively responding to population aging. He suggested customizing elderly care products, vigorously advocating a positive view of aging, creating a good consumption environment for the elderly, and making full efforts to enhance the well-being of the elderly. Member Bayin Kexi stated in his speech that with the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee and the strong support of people of all ethnic groups across the country, the in-depth promotion of coordinated regional development has brought new development opportunities to Xinjiang. He suggested increasing support for Xinjiang's distinctive agricultural industries, actively promoting the construction of power outward transmission channels and ultra-high voltage transmission channels, and continuously injecting new vitality into Xinjiang's integration into the regional coordinated development strategy and promoting high-quality development in ethnic minority areas. Member He Zhimin, on behalf of the China Association for Promoting Democracy Central Committee, stated that General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized during his visit to members of the China Democratic League, China Association for Promoting Democracy, and education sector the need to strengthen the supporting role of education for science and technology and talent, and to further foster a vibrant situation where talent emerges in abundance, everyone can make the best use of their abilities, and all talents are fully utilized. We are greatly inspired and encouraged. He suggested continuously improving the institutional design for building a high-level teacher workforce and more powerfully creating a social atmosphere that respects knowledge, values education, and honors teachers. Member Wang Jun stated in his speech that the construction of national medical centers and national regional medical centers is an important handle for promoting the expansion and sinking of high-quality medical resources and their balanced regional distribution. He suggested strengthening the layout of national regional medical centers, taking multiple measures to address shortcomings in primary medical and health services, and jointly building a strong health defense line at the county level. Member Jiao Hong, on behalf of the Chinese Peasants and Workers Democratic Party Central Committee, stated in her speech that population development concerns the building of a strong nation and national rejuvenation. She suggested deepening reform and innovation in education and health undertakings, improving fertility support policies, coordinating changes in population structure and quality, and promoting high-quality population development. Member Wu Aiqun stated in his speech that mega-cities and extra-large cities play a crucial role in economic and social development. He suggested resolutely safeguarding public safety in mega-cities and extra-large cities, adjusting and improving population management policies, taking multiple measures to solve traffic congestion problems, strengthening the application of digitalization, intellectualization, and wisdom, and improving the level of modern governance in mega-cities and extra-large cities. Member Yang Dan, on behalf of the Jiusan Society Central Committee, suggested vigorously promoting interdisciplinary integration to achieve synchronized resonance between the cultivation of top innovative talents and scientific and technological innovation; focusing on deepening mechanisms for cooperation between education, science, and industry to build a multi-stakeholder collaborative ecosystem for cultivating top innovative talents; and adhering to open exchange and cooperation to accelerate the improvement of the internationalization level of talent cultivation, providing strong support for building an education-strong country and a science and technology-strong country.
Wang Huning, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), participated in the deliberation of the Taiwan delegation to the Third Session of the 14th National People's Congress on the afternoon of March 7. He stated that it is necessary to thoroughly study and comprehend General Secretary Xi Jinping's important discourses on Taiwan work and the Party's overall strategy for resolving the Taiwan question in the new era, adhere to the One-China principle and the "1992 Consensus," resolutely oppose "Taiwan independence" secession and external interference, promote cross-Strait exchanges, cooperation, and integrated development, and unswervingly advance the great cause of national reunification.
Cai Qi, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, visited the Qinghai delegation, of which he is a member, on the morning of March 7 to deliberate with the representatives. After listening to their speeches, Cai Qi expressed full agreement with the government work report. Cai Qi pointed out that over the past year, the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core has taken the overall situation into consideration and calmly responded to changes, uniting and leading the entire Party and people of all ethnic groups across the country to forge ahead and overcome difficulties, successfully completing the main annual goals and tasks, and taking new solid steps in Chinese modernization. The achievements are fundamentally due to General Secretary Xi Jinping's navigation and guidance, and the scientific guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. He stressed the need to deeply understand the decisive significance of the "Two Establishes," resolutely uphold the "Two维护s," and always maintain a high degree of consistency with the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core in thought, politics, and action. Cai Qi stated that it is necessary to act more consciously within the overall framework of Chinese modernization, with an enterprising spirit, to earnestly manage one's own affairs, ensure a successful conclusion to the "14th Five-Year Plan," and step by step advance towards the grand goal of building a strong nation and national rejuvenation. He emphasized focusing on promoting high-quality development, adhering to the principle of seeking progress while maintaining stability and promoting stability through progress, and driving the economy to achieve effective qualitative improvement and reasonable quantitative growth through further comprehensive deepening of reform. Cai Qi expressed hope that Qinghai will persistently strengthen ecological and environmental protection, identify the integration and leverage points between its own endowments and industrial development, cultivate a distinctive modern industrial system, achieve better development while adhering to its strategic positioning, and strive to write the Qinghai chapter of Chinese modernization. He stressed the need to deeply practice socialist core values, enhance the supply capacity of cultural services and cultural products, and better meet the people's spiritual and cultural needs. He also called for further advancing social governance and ensuring social harmony and stability. He urged continuous strengthening of Party building, deep implementation of the spirit of the eight-point regulations of the Central Committee, deepening the rectification of formalism to reduce burdens on the grassroots, and always maintaining a good state of entrepreneurship.
Ding Xuexiang, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, participated in the deliberation of the Hong Kong delegation and Macao delegation respectively on the morning of March 7. After listening carefully to the representatives' speeches, Ding Xuexiang stated that General Secretary Xi Jinping's attendance at the series of events celebrating the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland and his inspection of the special administrative region provided guidance for the future development of Hong Kong and Macao, with significant and far-reaching impact. He stressed the need to deeply study and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speeches, shoulder the important mission of "One Country, Two Systems" practice in the new era, firmly safeguard national security, concentrate efforts on boosting the economy, seeking development, and carrying out construction, consolidate Hong Kong's status as an international financial, shipping, and trade center, and promote Macao's appropriate economic diversification. Ding Xuexiang expressed hope that all representatives will fully support the Chief Executives and the SAR governments in governing in accordance with the law, and jointly create a new situation of prosperity and development for Hong Kong and Macao.
National People's Congress (NPC) deputies attending the Third Session of the 14th National People's Congress fulfilled their duties and offered suggestions in accordance with the various agendas of the session. They stated that they would be guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, forge ahead with determination, act with practical responsibility, build synergy for high-quality development, and strive to write a new chapter of Chinese modernization. Chen Jining, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the Shanghai Municipal Committee, stated during the deliberation of the Shanghai delegation that he fully agreed with the government work report. Shanghai must adhere to the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, loyally uphold the "Two Establishes," and resolutely achieve the "Two Maintains." He stressed remembering the General Secretary's earnest entrustment, focusing on the important mission of the "five centers," leading with practical action, and striving to fully play a leading and exemplary role in advancing Chinese modernization. Chen Min'er, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the Tianjin Municipal Committee, stated during the deliberation of the Tianjin delegation that he fully agreed with the government work report. The past year was an extraordinary period for China's development. Practice has proven that the centralized and unified leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core is the fundamental guarantee for accomplishing all tasks. He emphasized deeply understanding the decisive significance of the "Two Establishes," resolutely achieving the "Two Maintains," strengthening confidence, working hard, and striving to complete the annual economic and social development goals and tasks. Yuan Jiajun, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the Chongqing Municipal Committee, stated during the deliberation of the Chongqing delegation that he fully agreed with the government work report. Over the past year, under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core, Chinese modernization has taken new solid steps, and the achievements are extraordinary. The entire city must remember the General Secretary's earnest entrustment, lead with practical action, strive for excellence, and resolutely uphold the "Two Establishes" and achieve the "Two Maintains" with practical actions and results. Huang Kunming, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the Guangdong Provincial Committee, stated during the deliberation of the Guangdong delegation that he fully agreed with the government work report. General Secretary Xi Jinping has led us to pursue the grand path, handle major affairs, maintain stability, promote reform, foster development, and strengthen innovation, and the Chinese ship is steadily moving forward, further demonstrating the decisive significance of the "Two Establishes." He stressed remembering the General Secretary's entrustment, firmly shouldering the responsibility of a major economic province, and striving to be at the forefront in advancing Chinese modernization. Wang Xiaohong, Secretary of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee and State Councilor, stated during the deliberation of the Hebei delegation that he fully agreed with the government work report. Last year, Chinese modernization took new solid steps, again eloquently proving that the centralized and unified leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core is the fundamental guarantee for accomplishing all tasks. He emphasized deeply understanding the decisive significance of the "Two Establishes," resolutely achieving the "Two Maintains," better coordinating development and security, and continuing to write a new chapter of the "two miracles."
The People's Liberation Army and Armed Police Force delegation continued to deliberate on the government work report in groups on March 6. Representatives stated that the extraordinary journey of the past year further highlights the decisive significance of the "Two Establishes." They stressed the need to deeply implement Xi Jinping's thought on strengthening the military, anchor on achieving the centenary goal of the People's Liberation Army, continuously deepen political rectification, focus on improving the quality and effectiveness of tackling tough issues, firmly and flexibly carry out military struggles, and resolutely complete all tasks entrusted by the CPC Central Committee, the Central Military Commission, and Chairman Xi. Representatives stated their commitment to focusing on upholding the "Two Safeguards" and implementing the Chairman Responsibility System of the Central Military Commission to strengthen political supervision and deepen political rectification, continuously increasing pressure and efforts to promote in-depth rectification of style and discipline and anti-corruption, and integrating the promotion of not daring to be corrupt, not being able to be corrupt, and not wanting to be corrupt, to provide strong support in terms of style and discipline for the decisive battle to achieve the centenary goal of the People's Liberation Army.
Members participating in the Third Session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) believed, during their discussions on the government work report, that the CPPCC must consistently regard Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era as the overarching guide for all CPPCC work, stay true to its founding mission, forge ahead, and further draw the largest concentric circle for building a strong nation and achieving national rejuvenation. Chen Wu, Vice Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, stated during a group discussion with members from the science and technology sector that the implementation of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era should be the main thread for fulfilling duties, and deep research should be conducted on how to better respond to the new round of scientific and technological revolution and accelerate the realization of high-level scientific and technological self-reliance and self-improvement, contributing wisdom and strength to building a strong science and technology nation. Mu Hong, Vice Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, stated during a group discussion with members from the foreign friendship sector that he fully agreed with the government work report and the work report of the CPPCC National Committee. He stressed the need to actively offer suggestions and proposals focusing on further comprehensive deepening of reform and expanding high-level opening up to the outside world, and more broadly pool hearts, minds, wisdom, and strength. Xian Hui, Vice Chairperson of the CPPCC National Committee, stated during a group discussion with invited Macao figures that General Secretary Xi Jinping has always been deeply concerned about and cared for Macao, the "pearl of the Orient," and urged everyone to remember the entrustment, be loyal supporters of the "One Country, Two Systems" cause, strong promoters of Macao's long-term prosperity and stability, and exemplary leaders in uniting and pooling hearts and minds. Wang Dongfeng, Vice Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, stated during a group discussion with members from the non-partisan sector that he fully agreed with the government work report and the CPPCC Standing Committee work report. He emphasized that we must deeply understand the decisive significance of the "Two Establishes" from the major achievements made in the development of the Party and state undertakings, achieve the "Two Maintains," serve the central tasks and the overall situation, and contribute our strength. Jiang Xinzhi, Vice Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, stated during a group discussion with members from the press and publishing sector that it is necessary to deeply understand the decisive significance of the "Two Establishes," resolutely achieve the "Two Maintains," deeply study and implement Xi Jinping Thought on Culture, promote the main melody, disseminate positive energy, and undertake the mission and tasks of members from the press and publishing sector in the new era.
The second plenary meeting of the Third Session of the 14th National People's Congress will be held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing at 9:00 AM on March 8. Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, will deliver the work report of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress. At that time, CCTV-1 (General Channel), CCTV-13 (News Channel), CCTV-4 (Chinese International Channel), various foreign language channels of CGTN, and the 4K Ultra HD Channel under China Media Group, as well as China National Radio's Voice of China, Voice of the Greater Bay Area, and China Radio International's CRI News Radio, will provide live broadcasts; CCTV News, Yangshipin, CCTV.com, and other key central new media platforms will provide simultaneous retransmissions.
The "Members' Corridor" of the Third Session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) opened again today (March 7), with 10 CPPCC members walking onto the "Members' Corridor" to accept a group interview with reporters. This year's No. 1 Central Document emphasizes the need to further deepen "express delivery to villages." CPPCC National Committee member Aimusa Toxtahun, from Wuqia County, Xinjiang, the westernmost part of the motherland, recounted the tremendous changes in the lives of mountain herdsmen over the three years since the implementation of the "express delivery to villages" project. Yang Yuni, a "post-95" CPPCC National Committee member, is an inheritor of intangible cultural heritage who grew up by the Hani Terraces. During her university years, she founded the Yuni Culture and Art Inheritance Center in her hometown. Currently, she has opened intangible cultural heritage elective courses in several schools in Yunnan, Fujian, and other places. How can traditional Chinese medicine go abroad and take root overseas? CPPCC National Committee member Xu Fengqin led a national medical team to aid Cambodia in fighting the epidemic in 2022, which made local people fall in love with Chinese medicine. In one year, 34,000 patients were treated, and the China-Cambodia Traditional Chinese Medicine Center was established. On today's "Members' Corridor," CPPCC National Committee members Yang Yi, Xu Xiaolan, Wang Dinghua, Zhang Zhaohui, Fang Zhong, Zhang Shuxin, and Zhang Xinghai also answered reporters' questions on topics such as the development of the industrial internet, the construction of the teacher workforce, basic physics research, and community volunteer services.
The Third Session of the 14th National People's Congress held a press conference today (March 7). Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, answered questions from Chinese and foreign journalists on China's foreign policy and foreign relations. Wang Yi stated that under the navigation and guidance of General Secretary Xi Jinping, China's diplomacy has upheld fundamental principles while making innovations and moved forward steadily, bringing about positive and profound changes in China's relations with the world. The concept of a community with a shared future for mankind stands at the height of the well-being of all humanity, embodies the excellent tradition of Chinese civilization's commitment to public good, and demonstrates the internationalist sentiments of Chinese communists. China's diplomacy will continue to firmly stand on the right side of history and on the side of human progress, and stabilize an uncertain world with China's certainty. Wang Yi pointed out that as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, China will firmly uphold the central role of the United Nations and serve as a backbone of the multilateral system. Regardless of how the international landscape changes, China will always keep the Global South in its heart, be rooted in the Global South, and promote the Global South's self-improvement, solidarity, and development. Wang Yi said that China and Russia are at the forefront of a new type of major-country relations, setting an example for relations between neighboring countries, and a mature, resilient, and stable China-Russia relationship is a constant in a turbulent world. The two sides will jointly commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of World War II, uphold the correct historical view, and defend the fruits of victory. Wang Yi emphasized that mutual respect is an important prerequisite for China-U.S. relations, and it is unrealistic to imagine suppressing and containing China while developing good relations with China. Such an approach is not conducive to the stability of bilateral relations and cannot build mutual trust. China-U.S. economic and trade relations are reciprocal and reciprocal; choosing cooperation will achieve mutual benefit and win-win results, but if pressure is unilaterally applied, China will resolutely counteract. Wang Yi pointed out that Taiwan's return to China is an important part of the post-war international order. Taiwan has never been a country, and it is even less possible in the future. Advocating "Taiwan independence" means splitting the country, supporting "Taiwan independence" means interfering in China's internal affairs, and condoning "Taiwan independence" means undermining stability across the Taiwan Strait. "Taiwan independence" actions are playing with fire and burning oneself, and "using Taiwan to contain China" is like a螳臂当车 (mantis trying to stop a chariot). China will eventually be unified, and it will certainly be unified. Wang Yi stated that on the issue of the Ukraine crisis, China has always been working for peace and promoting talks. Achieving a fair, lasting, binding, and mutually acceptable peace agreement is a consensus and a goal of efforts. Wang Yi also answered questions from reporters on neighboring diplomacy, China-EU relations, the Middle East situation, global governance, and diplomacy for the people.
On the morning of March 7, the Financial and Economic Committee of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) held a plenary meeting to review the 2025 plan report and draft plan, and the budget report and draft budget submitted by the State Council to the Third Session of the 14th NPC, based on the review opinions of various delegations and relevant special committees. The meeting adopted the "Review Report of the Financial and Economic Committee of the 14th National People's Congress on the Implementation of the 2024 National Economic and Social Development Plan and the Draft 2025 National Economic and Social Development Plan" and the "Review Report of the Financial and Economic Committee of the 14th National People's Congress on the Implementation of the 2024 Central and Local Budgets and the Draft 2025 Central and Local Budgets." These two review reports will be submitted to the Presidium of the session in accordance with the rules of procedure of the National People's Congress. The Financial and Economic Committee believes that the implementation of the 2024 National Economic and Social Development Plan was generally good. The 2025 plan arrangements proposed by the State Council are consistent with the spirit of the 20th CPC National Congress and the Second and Third Plenary Sessions of the 20th CPC Central Committee, the Central Economic Work Conference, and the requirements of the "14th Five-Year Plan" Outline. They are also consistent with the reality of economic and social development, and the overall requirements, goals and tasks, policy orientations, and specific measures are basically coordinated and matched, making them generally feasible. It is recommended that the Third Session of the 14th National People's Congress approve the "Report on the Implementation of the 2024 National Economic and Social Development Plan and the Draft 2025 National Economic and Social Development Plan" submitted by the State Council, and approve the draft 2025 National Economic and Social Development Plan. The Financial and Economic Committee believes that the implementation of the 2024 budget was generally good. The 2025 budget report and the draft central and local budgets proposed by the State Council are consistent with the spirit of the 20th CPC National Congress and the Second and Third Plenary Sessions of the 20th CPC Central Committee, and the decisions and arrangements of the Central Economic Work Conference. They are adapted to the expected annual economic and social development goals and overall macroeconomic control requirements, comply with the provisions of the Budget Law, and are generally feasible. It is recommended that the Third Session of the 14th National People's Congress approve the "Report on the Implementation of the 2024 Central and Local Budgets and the Draft 2025 Central and Local Budgets" submitted by the State Council, approve the draft 2025 central budget, and at the same time approve the 2025 general debt limit and special debt limit for local governments.
Foreign journalists are highly attentive to China's "Two Sessions," anticipating new blueprints for China's future development through them. This year, the number of foreign journalists who registered for the "Two Sessions" has further increased compared to last year, and they are keenly interested in the important information conveyed by the "Two Sessions." This year marks the final year of China's "14th Five-Year Plan" and also the planning year for the "15th Five-Year Plan." In the eyes of foreign media journalists, this year's "Two Sessions" serve as an important window for the outside world to observe China's development blueprint. Many foreign media journalists believe that China's path to modernization is becoming broader and will provide new opportunities and new ideas for global development.
The General Administration of Customs announced today (March 7) that in the first two months of this year, China's total import and export value of goods trade reached 6.54 trillion yuan. Among them, export scale hit a new high for the same period in history, and China's foreign trade started generally stable. According to customs statistics, in the first two months of this year, China's total import and export value of goods trade was 6.54 trillion yuan. Among them, exports were 3.88 trillion yuan, an increase of 3.4%; imports were 2.66 trillion yuan, a decrease of 7.3%. In the first two months, China's export scale was the highest for the same period in history. Among them, exports to ASEAN, the European Union, the United States, and Japan increased by 6.8%, 1.8%, 3.4%, and 2% respectively, and exports to countries jointly building the "Belt and Road" increased by 2.4%.
The China General Chamber of Commerce released the latest data showing that in March, China's retail industry prosperity index was 50.2%, an increase of 0.1 percentage points both year-on-year and month-on-month, remaining in the expansion range. Among them, the leasing business index increased by 0.3 percentage points month-on-month, indicating stable development confidence for leasing businesses and a significant increase in store occupancy rates; the e-commerce business index increased by 0.8 percentage points month-on-month. Experts stated that in March, the retail industry entered the peak season for new product launches in spring, with an increasing number of new stores, new products, and diversified, personalized service retail scenarios. Driven by favorable policies such as intensified and expanded "trade-in" initiatives and innovation and upgrading in the retail industry, the vitality of the consumer market has significantly rebounded.
National autumn grain accumulated procurement exceeds 300 million tons. The latest data from the National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration shows that as of now, the national accumulated procurement of autumn grain has exceeded 300 million tons, equivalent to 60% of the 2024 autumn grain output. Market prices are generally stable, and the feature of high quality and good prices is obvious. China's foreign exchange reserves reached 3,227.2 billion US dollars at the end of February. The latest data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange shows that as of the end of February, China's foreign exchange reserves stood at 3,227.2 billion US dollars, an increase of 18.2 billion US dollars from the end of January, a rise of 0.57%. China's economy has a solid foundation, numerous advantages, strong resilience, and great potential, which is conducive to maintaining the basic stability of foreign exchange reserves. Eight provinces and municipalities are carrying out comprehensive pilot work for intellectual property financial ecosystem. Recently, the National Administration of Financial Regulation, the National Intellectual Property Administration, and the National Copyright Administration jointly issued a work plan to carry out comprehensive pilot work for intellectual property financial ecosystem in eight provinces and municipalities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Shenzhen. The focus is on solving difficulties in intellectual property pledge financing, such as difficulties in registration, valuation, and disposal, and guiding pilot areas to better carry out intellectual property pledge financing business.
The Russian Ministry of Defense stated on March 6 that the Russian army launched strikes against Ukrainian substations, military airport infrastructure, drone storage warehouses, etc. The Russian army also shot down multiple US-made aerial guided bombs, among others. The Ukrainian side stated that the Ukrainian army launched strikes against targets such as a Russian command post in Kherson. Ukraine and the US are expected to hold talks next week; Russia says a solution ensuring long-term peace must be chosen. US Special Envoy for Middle East Affairs Witkoff said on March 6 that US and Ukrainian officials are discussing talks in Saudi Arabia next week. The talks will focus on topics such as the framework of a Russian-Ukrainian peace agreement. According to Ukrainian media reports on March 6, Ukrainian President Zelensky said that US-Ukrainian talks are expected to be held next week. Russian President Putin said on March 6 that Russia needs a peace solution that can ensure long-term peace and stable development. On the issue of Ukraine, Russia will not make concessions to anyone. At the special EU summit held on March 6, leaders of 26 EU member states issued a statement saying that they would continue to provide support to Ukraine, but Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán refused to participate in the statement.
European Central Bank Again Cuts Three Key Interest Rates The European Central Bank announced on March 6 that it would once again cut the euro zone's three key interest rates by 25 basis points each. This is the sixth interest rate cut by the ECB since June last year. South Korean Local Government Demands Complete Halt to ROK-US Military Drills On March 6, the Pocheon City Government in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, demanded a complete halt to the ROK-US joint military drills to prevent further accidental bombing incidents by military aircraft. Local residents stated that the accidental bombing incident made them extremely uneasy. During the ROK-US joint military drills on March 6, a South Korean Air Force fighter pilot mistakenly entered incorrect coordinates, causing artillery shells to land in a residential area of Pocheon City. Currently, the number of injured has risen to 29. US Starship System Fails Eighth Test Flight The US SpaceX Starship system conducted its eighth test flight in Texas on March 6. Shortly after liftoff, the Starship spacecraft disintegrated and lost contact with the ground team. According to information released by the company, the Starship space transportation system consists of the "Super Heavy" rocket and the "Starship" spacecraft. In its seventh test flight in January this year, the "Starship" spacecraft also disintegrated.
Spring returns to the land, and plants sprout, full of vitality. Finally, let us walk into China in spring.
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