Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, Chinese President, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, presided over a symposium on economic and social development during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period with officials from some provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities in Shanghai on the morning of April 30 and delivered an important speech. He emphasized that this year marks the final year of the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, and while accelerating the implementation of the plan's goals and tasks, it is crucial to adapt to changing circumstances, grasp strategic priorities, and scientifically plan for the economic and social development during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period. Li Qiang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Premier of the State Council, and Cai Qi, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee, attended the symposium. At the symposium, Sun Shaocheng, Secretary of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Regional Committee of the CPC; Chen Jining, Secretary of the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the CPC; Wang Hao, Secretary of the Zhejiang Provincial Committee of the CPC; Wang Zhonglin, Secretary of the Hubei Provincial Committee of the CPC; Huang Kunming, Secretary of the Guangdong Provincial Committee of the CPC; Wang Xiaohui, Secretary of the Sichuan Provincial Committee of the CPC; and Hu Changsheng, Secretary of the Gansu Provincial Committee of the CPC, successively delivered speeches, offering opinions and suggestions on economic and social development during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period based on their work realities. After listening to their speeches, Xi Jinping delivered an important speech. He emphasized that scientifically formulating and continuously implementing five-year plans is an important experience for our Party in governing the country and an important political advantage of socialism with Chinese characteristics. In planning for economic and social development during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, it is necessary to accurately grasp the phased requirements of the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, focus on building a strong country and achieving national rejuvenation, and closely adhere to the goal of basically achieving socialist modernization, reasonably determining goals and tasks and proposing ideas and measures in each area. For all goals and tasks, in-depth analysis and demonstration are necessary to ensure they are scientific, precise, and achievable on schedule. Overall planning is required, seizing key and decisive factors, grasping the pace and progress, and focusing on consolidating and expanding advantages, breaking through bottlenecks and blockages, strengthening weak links, and improving quality and efficiency, while maintaining consistency with the overall goals. Xi Jinping pointed out that in planning for economic and social development during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, it is important to proactively grasp the impact of changes in the international situation on China and adjust and optimize the economic layout in light of the situation. It is essential to steadfastly manage our own affairs well, unswervingly expand high-level opening up, and adopt multiple measures to stabilize employment, enterprises, the market, and expectations, effectively stabilizing the economic fundamentals, accelerating the construction of a new development paradigm, and comprehensively promoting high-quality development. Greater emphasis should be placed on coordinating development and security, comprehensively considering internal and external risks and challenges, improving the national security system, enhancing security maintenance capabilities, promoting the virtuous interaction between high-efficiency governance and high-quality development and high-level security, and safeguarding the new development paradigm with a new security architecture. Xi Jinping emphasized that during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, it is imperative to place the localized development of new quality productive forces in a more prominent strategic position, guided by scientific and technological innovation and based on the real economy. This involves comprehensively promoting the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries, actively developing emerging industries, and making forward-looking arrangements for future industries, all in parallel, to accelerate the construction of a modern industrial system. It is necessary to improve the national innovation system, stimulate the vitality of various innovation entities, aim at the forefront of world science and technology, continue to exert efforts in strengthening basic research and improving original innovation capabilities, and intensify efforts in breaking through key core technologies and cutting-edge technologies. It is crucial to coordinate the integrated development of education, science and technology, and talent, laying a foundational and strategic support for the development of new quality productive forces. Xi Jinping pointed out that Chinese-style modernization is a socialist modernization for the common prosperity of all people. In planning for economic and social development during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, it is essential to never forget the original aspiration, take benefiting the people as the fundamental value orientation, adhere to ensuring and improving people's livelihoods in the course of development, and steadily promote common prosperity. In-depth research should be conducted on effective measures to optimize regional layout, promote coordinated regional development, consolidate and expand the achievements of poverty alleviation, promote comprehensive rural revitalization and integrated urban-rural development, and accelerate agricultural and rural modernization, so as to steadily increase the income of urban and rural residents. It is necessary to research and introduce a batch of balanced and accessible livelihood policies and measures, focusing on resolving the urgent difficulties and concerns of the people. For matters concerning the people, practicality is key. All policies and measures should be practical and effective, adhering to the principle of doing our best within our means. Xi Jinping emphasized that all regions, in planning for economic and social development during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, must accurately position themselves within the overall national picture and strengthen planning alignment. They should conduct in-depth investigations and research, adhere to the unity of goal orientation and problem orientation, and in determining development ideas and strategic measures, pay attention to reflecting their own characteristics and leveraging comparative advantages. He Lifeng and Wu Zheng long attended the symposium, and responsible comrades from relevant central and state organs and relevant provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities participated in the symposium.
Our station today (April 30) broadcast CCTV Express Commentary "Scientifically Planning for Economic and Social Development During the '15th Five-Year Plan' Period."
President Xi Jinping signed the 46th, 47th, and 48th Presidential Orders on April 30. The 46th Presidential Order states that the Law of the People's Republic of China on Promoting the Private Economy, adopted by the 15th Session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China on April 30, 2025, is hereby promulgated and shall come into force on May 20, 2025. The 47th Presidential Order states that the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases, revised and adopted by the 15th Session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China on April 30, 2025, is hereby promulgated and shall come into force on September 1, 2025. The 48th Presidential Order states that according to the decision made by the 15th Session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China on April 30, 2025: Jin Zhuanglong is removed from the post of Minister of Industry and Information Technology; Li Lecheng is appointed Minister of Industry and Information Technology.
When inspecting Shanghai, General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized that Shanghai should be driven by serving national strategies, continuously enhance its functions as a source of scientific and technological innovation and a leader in high-end industries, and accelerate the establishment of a globally influential sci-tech innovation hub. Everyone expressed their determination to adhere to sci-tech innovation leadership, accelerate the formation of new quality productive forces, and promote high-quality economic development. "Model Speed Space" is an AI large model professional incubation and acceleration platform built by Shanghai, gathering 255 model enterprises and 34 registered large models. General Secretary Xi Jinping visited the platform to understand the development of Shanghai's AI industry and listened to introductions on related technology R&D and enterprise production and operation. The General Secretary pointed out that Shanghai should intensify its exploration efforts and strive to be at the forefront of AI development and governance in all aspects, generating a示范效应 (demonstrative effect). As of the end of last year, Shanghai had 383 AI enterprises above designated size, with an industry scale exceeding 450 billion yuan and a talent pool of nearly 300,000 people. On the third floor of "Model Speed Space," the General Secretary participated in a themed salon with young innovation talents and had a cordial exchange with them. The General Secretary told everyone that AI is a young cause and a cause for young people. Everyone should closely link their personal struggles with the future and destiny of the nation, and shine brightly in the broad arena of advancing Chinese-style modernization. Bo Hanzheng, a participant in the salon from France, is optimistic about Shanghai's sci-tech innovation environment and founded his own company last year. At the AI product experience store in "Model Speed Space," the General Secretary learned about product functions and market conditions in detail. As he left, the General Secretary frequently waved to everyone, wishing them a happy "May Day" Labor Day, and encouraged them to continuously achieve new accomplishments and make new contributions.
Today (April 30), "People's Daily" published a commentator article titled "Making Contributions and Innovations on the New Journey - On Studying and Implementing General Secretary Xi Jinping's Important Speech at the Conference Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions and Commending National Model Workers and Advanced Workers."
Tomorrow (May 1), the "People's Daily" will publish an editorial titled "Strengthen Confidence, Strive for Progress, and Innovate - Written for International Labor Day."
The 15th Session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress concluded on the morning of April 30 at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Chairman Zhao Leji presided over the closing meeting. After deliberation and voting, the meeting adopted the Law on Promoting the Private Economy and the newly revised Law on the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases; it decided to remove Jin Zhuanglong from the post of Minister of Industry and Information Technology and appoint Li Lecheng as Minister of Industry and Information Technology. The meeting also voted to approve the Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on Authorizing the State Council to Temporarily Adjust the Application of Relevant Provisions of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Seeds in the China (Xinjiang) Pilot Free Trade Zone. The meeting further voted to approve the Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on Approving the Agreement between the People's Republic of China and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Judicial Assistance and Cooperation in Civil and Commercial Matters, and the Decision on Approving the Treaty between the People's Republic of China and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons. The meeting also voted to approve the Report of the Credentials Committee of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on the Qualifications of Individual Deputies. Other personnel appointments and removals were also approved. After the meeting completed the relevant voting matters, Zhao Leji delivered a speech. Zhao Leji emphasized that the Law on Promoting the Private Economy, deliberated and adopted by the meeting, implements the major principles and policy measures of the Party Central Committee on promoting the development of the private economy, clearly stipulating principles such as equal treatment, fair competition, equal protection, and common development. It is of great significance for building a high-level socialist market economic system, promoting the healthy and high-quality development of the private economy, and leveraging the important role of the private economy in advancing Chinese-style modernization. It is necessary to deeply study and implement General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech at the symposium on private enterprises and the Party Central Committee's deployment requirements, earnestly carry out publicity, interpretation, and implementation work, and create a favorable environment for the development of the private economy. Zhao Leji pointed out that the compilation of the Ecological Environment Code is a major legislative task deployed by the Party Central Committee and a systematic legislative project. The draft code implements Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization and has distinct characteristics of the times. It is necessary to steadily and orderly advance the compilation work to ensure that an Ecological Environment Code that can stand the test of history and practice is compiled. Zhao Leji emphasized that it is necessary to consciously unify thoughts and actions with the Party Central Committee's scientific judgment on the current economic situation and its decisions and deployments on various tasks, concentrate efforts on managing our own affairs well, fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the National People's Congress, and contribute to achieving the annual economic and social development goals and the successful completion of the "14th Five-Year Plan." After the closing meeting, the 16th special lecture of the 14th National People's Congress Standing Committee was held. The 14th National People's Congress Standing Committee held a constitutional oath-taking ceremony on the morning of April 30 at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
To implement the requirements of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee's "Notice on Carrying Out In-depth Study and Education on Implementing the Spirit of the Central Eight-point Regulation within the Entire Party," the Central Leading Group for Party Building has organized and compiled "Achievements and Experiences in Deeply Implementing the Spirit of the Central Eight-point Regulation Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China" (hereinafter referred to as "Achievements and Experiences"). Recently, the Central Leading Group for Party Building issued a notice requiring all regions and departments, when conducting study and education, to include "Achievements and Experiences" and "The Eight-point Regulation Changes China" compiled by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection within the scope of study. This is to facilitate deep learning and understanding of the effective practices of the Party Central Committee leading and the entire Party acting to deeply implement the spirit of the Central Eight-point Regulation, as well as the significant achievements and valuable experiences accumulated in deeply implementing the spirit of the Central Eight-point Regulation since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. These experiences should be applied to the specific practice of improving normalized and long-term institutional mechanisms for improving work style, thereby continuously deepening and solidifying study and education, and achieving new progress in the Party's work style construction.
At 1:08 PM today (April 30), the re-entry capsule of the Shenzhou-19 manned spacecraft successfully landed in the eastern section of the Dongfeng Landing Site, marking the complete success of the Shenzhou-19 manned spaceflight mission. At 4:00 AM today, the Shenzhou-19 manned spacecraft successfully separated from the space station complex. At 12:17 PM, the Beijing Aerospace Flight Control Center issued a return command through a ground measurement and control station, and the orbital module successfully separated from the re-entry capsule of the Shenzhou-19 manned spacecraft. Afterwards, the spacecraft's retro-fire engines ignited. At 12:21 PM, the airborne rescue team took off and flew to the standby area. Subsequently, the re-entry capsule separated from the propulsion module, and after re-entering the atmosphere, deploying a three-stage parachute, and igniting the retro-fire engines, the re-entry capsule successfully landed. The search and rescue team responsible for search and recovery promptly located the target and arrived at the landing site. After the re-entry capsule hatch was opened, medical personnel confirmed the astronauts were in good health. The three Shenzhou-19 astronauts stayed in orbit for 183 days, during which they conducted 3 extravehicular activities (EVAs) and 6 cargo transfers, setting a world record for the longest single EVA duration by an astronaut. With the close cooperation of ground researchers, a large number of space science experiments and tests were completed. It is understood that the three astronauts have traveled by plane to Beijing. Upon arrival in Beijing, they will enter a period of isolation and recovery for comprehensive medical examinations and health assessments, and will be arranged for recuperation.
According to the Ministry of Transport, during the "May Day" holiday, the total cross-regional passenger flow is expected to be approximately 1.42 billion person-times, an increase of about 4.5% year-on-year. Today (April 30), national railways are expected to send 18.7 million passengers. According to ticket pre-sales on 12306, popular routes such as Beijing-Shanghai, Xi'an-Chengdu, and Nanning-Guangzhou are experiencing concentrated passenger traffic. For highways, the national expressway traffic volume is expected to exceed 55 million vehicles today. Starting from 24:00 today, small passenger cars with seven seats or fewer will be exempt from tolls on national toll roads. In terms of civil aviation, the passenger volume is expected to be approximately 2.35 million person-times today. The highest number of booked tickets is for routes between Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, as well as between Beijing and Shenzhen, and Beijing and Chengdu.
As the "May Day" holiday approaches, urban and rural markets are experiencing a consumption peak. The latest statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs show that currently, grain and oil inventories are sufficient, and "vegetable basket" product capacity is generally abundant. Over 83 million mu of vegetables are currently in the field, with both area and output showing slight increases. Meat, eggs, milk, fruits, and aquatic products are in rich supply. It is expected that during the "May Day" holiday, the market for "rice bag" and "vegetable basket" products will be active in both buying and selling, and prices will remain generally stable. Major vegetable-producing provinces such as Sichuan and Shandong have organized production in advance to ensure market supply. Major agricultural product wholesale markets have also increased their stock. The Ministry of Commerce has instructed all localities to monitor the market and ensure the supply of daily necessities during the "May Day" holiday, and has launched a daily reporting system for daily necessities during the holiday period. Beijing and Guangdong have organized key enterprises to stock 2-3 times their usual supply. Hangzhou has organized fresh produce e-commerce platforms to increase delivery personnel and increase supplies to key agricultural wholesale markets and supermarkets.
Today (April 30), the results of the 2025 China Youth May Fourth Medal and New Era Youth Vanguard Awards were announced. The Central Committee of the Communist Youth League and the All-China Youth Federation decided to award the 2025 China Youth May Fourth Medal to 30 comrades, including Wang Chuanying, Wang Xingxing, and Niu Feifei. They also awarded the 2025 China Youth May Fourth Medal Collective to 30 youth collectives, including the Border Support Teaching Western Program Volunteer Service Team of Xieyite Primary School in Halajun Township, Artux City, Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang; Unit 44 of Unit 96712; and the Railway 12306 Youth Technology Research Team of China Academy of Railway Sciences Corporation Limited. Furthermore, 677 comrades, including Wang Chongpeng, Fang Lu, and Zhai Guangyao, were awarded the 2025 New Era Youth Vanguard. This morning, the awarding ceremony for the 2025 China Youth May Fourth Medal and New Era Youth Vanguard Awards was held in Beijing, simultaneously launching a themed lecture series. Award recipients and youth role models from various fields were invited to engage in face-to-face exchanges and sharing with young people, promoting the spirit of struggle and building momentum for progress.
The State Council Information Office today (April 30) released a white paper titled "China's Actions and Positions on COVID-19 Epidemic Prevention and Control and Virus Tracing." The white paper states that since the outbreak of the COVID-19 epidemic, China has continuously invested significant resources to support its scientists in conducting COVID-19 virus tracing research with international counterparts, and has always fulfilled its international responsibilities with an open and transparent attitude and a scientific and professional spirit, fully cooperating with and supporting the World Health Organization's joint virus tracing research. The white paper states that through systematic research, China and the WHO have ruled out Wuhan as a natural origin for the COVID-19 virus, considering the "Wuhan lab leak" pathway highly unlikely, and have provided crucial empirical data and research paradigms for the global scientific community. The white paper states that China has always upheld the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind, broadly engaged in international anti-epidemic cooperation, shared epidemic information and viral gene sequences with the World Health Organization and the international community at the earliest possible time, repeatedly invited WHO international expert groups to China to conduct COVID-19 virus tracing cooperation, shared prevention, control, and treatment experiences without reservation, and provided large quantities of material assistance and technical support to the international community, doing its utmost to support the global fight against the pandemic. The white paper points out that the U.S. side, facing its own ineffective anti-epidemic efforts, not only fails to reflect and awaken, but also shifts blame, diverts attention, and politicizes COVID-19 virus tracing, severely undermining global solidarity in combating the epidemic and creating obstacles for global public health governance. Abundant evidence suggests that the outbreak of the COVID-19 epidemic in the United States occurred earlier than its officially announced time and also earlier than the outbreak in China, and a comprehensive and in-depth investigation into the COVID-19 virus tracing in the United States should be conducted. The white paper states that infectious diseases are a common enemy of humanity. China will continue to work hand in hand with all countries to promote global public health development and governance, and make more active efforts and contributions to preventing potential future emerging infectious diseases.
National Spring Irrigation Area Nears 300 Million Mu. The Ministry of Water Resources announced that the total water storage in reservoirs nationwide is slightly higher than the same period in previous years, ensuring overall supply for large and medium-sized irrigation areas during spring irrigation. As of now, the national spring irrigation area is nearly 300 million mu, with a cumulative water supply of 29.3 billion cubic meters, progressing smoothly. 2025 "Most Beautiful Workers" Advanced Deeds Released. To vigorously promote the spirit of honoring labor, valuing skills, and recognizing great creativity, the Central Publicity Department and the All-China Federation of Trade Unions released the advanced deeds of the 2025 "Most Beautiful Workers" to the whole society on the eve of International Labor Day. Zhang Tengjiao, Hu Xiping, Luo Minghao, Yang Jun, Liu Yuhui, Bin Shoupeng, Wang Rongrong, Wu Jiannan, and Yang Yanfeng were honorably selected as the 2025 "Most Beautiful Workers." 2025 Marine Summer Fishing Ban Special Law Enforcement Action Launched Today. Starting from May 1, China's four major sea areas – Bohai Sea, Yellow Sea, East China Sea, and the South China Sea north of 12 degrees North latitude including the Beibu Gulf – will uniformly enter the summer fishing ban period. Today (April 30), the 2025 Marine Summer Fishing Ban Special Law Enforcement Action was launched to crack down on illegal fishing and related criminal activities across all time periods, sea areas, and chains. The summer fishing ban period will last for three and a half to four and a half months. Judicial Interpretation on Prepaid Consumption Civil Disputes to Take Effect on May 1. On May 1, the Supreme People's Court's judicial interpretation on civil disputes concerning prepaid consumption officially takes effect, clarifying that "overlord clauses" such as refusing refunds upon collection, not replacing lost cards, and restricting card transfers are invalid. It clearly states that if a business "runs away with money" and constitutes fraud, it shall bear three times the punitive damages; if the circumstances are serious and constitute a crime, criminal liability shall be pursued. At the same time, it also clarifies that consumers must exercise their rights in accordance with the law and protect the legitimate rights and interests of businesses. "May Day" Holiday Programs from China Media Group Are Rich and Colorful. China Media Group's "May Day" holiday programs are rich and colorful. From May 1 to 3, CCTV News Channel will broadcast a special program "Beautiful Life, Labor Creation" daily, showcasing the vitality and dynamism of China during the holiday with themes of labor and struggle. The General Channel will present "Chinese Dream, Labor Beauty - 2025 'May Day' International Labor Day 'Heart to Heart' Special Program," as well as the Hainan episode of "Intangible Cultural Heritage in China"; the Agriculture and Rural Channel, Documentary Channel, and others will also present programs such as "Field Chasers" and "Blooming Flowers," demonstrating that labor creates happiness. CCTV News New Media will launch the special program "Shining You," and all television channels, radio frequencies, and new media platforms under China Media Group will launch special programming to accompany you through the "May Day" holiday.
The U.S. Conference Board released data on April 29 showing that the U.S. consumer confidence index for April was 86, a decrease of 7.9 points compared to March, marking the fifth consecutive monthly decline. This index is the lowest since May 2020. Preliminary data released by the U.S. Department of Commerce on April 29 showed that the U.S. goods trade deficit surged by $14.1 billion in March, reaching a record $162 billion. CNN reported that the surge in the U.S. trade deficit was due to companies stocking up on goods before the U.S. government introduced a series of so-called "reciprocal tariffs." UPS, a major American logistics giant, announced on April 29 that it plans to cut approximately 20,000 operational positions this year to reduce costs, accounting for about 4% of its total workforce. In the first phase, by the end of June, the company plans to close 73 rented and owned business locations. The company stated that demand for express delivery services is expected to weaken due to changes in tariff policies.
Spain and Portugal will investigate widespread power outages. Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez said on April 29 that the government had set up a committee to investigate the cause of the widespread power outage on April 28. On the same day, Portuguese Prime Minister Montenegro also stated that he would ask the European Union to investigate the power outage. Currently, electricity in the transportation systems of both countries has largely been restored, but some delays persist. Parts of Spain, Portugal, and France experienced power outages on the afternoon of April 28, leading to traffic paralysis and communication disruptions. According to estimates by the Spanish Confederation of Business Organizations, the power outage will result in a loss of approximately 1.6 billion euros in Spain's GDP. EU Energy Commissioner Jørgensen stated on April 29 that this was the most serious incident in Europe in nearly two decades, and the EU would conduct a thorough investigation. UK and US launch joint strikes, Yemen multiple areas attacked. Yemen's Houthi rebels released news stating that from the evening of April 29 to the early morning of today (April 30), multiple areas including the capital Sana'a were subjected to multiple US airstrikes. The UK Ministry of Defense issued a statement today stating that British forces participated in the joint military operation launched by the US on Yemen on the evening of April 29. Two small plane crashes in the US, 2 dead, 1 injured. According to US media reports on April 29, a small plane crashed into a lake in Florida that morning, and the occupants were safely rescued. In addition, on April 28, a small plane crash also occurred in Alaska, resulting in 2 deaths and 1 injury. The cause of the accidents is still under investigation.
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