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  1. 6小时前

    英语新闻丨2026年APEC,世界相约看深圳

    If there is a city in China that embodies the spirit of breaking new ground, daring to dream, and turning visions into reality, it is Shenzhen. 在中国,若论哪个城市最能诠释敢闯敢试、敢为人先、将愿景变为现实的精神,那一定是深圳。 From a fishing village in southern China about four decades ago to a global innovation powerhouse today, the city has become a living showcase of China's reform and opening-up, as well as a launchpad for the future of sustainable, digital and green development. Shenzhen is suitable to chart the future of Asia-Pacific cooperation. 四十多年前,深圳还是中国南方的一个小渔村;如今,它已崛起为全球创新高地。这座城市不仅是中国改革开放的生动缩影,更是推动可持续发展、数字发展与绿色发展的未来试验田。深圳完全有能力引领亚太合作的未来方向。 On Saturday, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced in Gyeongju, South Korea that Shenzhen will host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting in November 2026. 周六,中国国家主席习近平在韩国庆州宣布,深圳将于2026年11月主办亚太经合组织(APEC)领导人非正式会议。 Noting that Shenzhen has developed from a small and backward fishing village into a modern international metropolis over the past few decades, Xi said that the city's rise is a miracle in the history of world development created by the Chinese people and also an important window to China's unswerving pursuit of a mutually beneficial and win-win opening-up strategy. 习近平指出,几十年来,深圳从一个落后的小渔村发展成为现代化国际大都市,这座城市的崛起是中国人民创造的世界发展史上的奇迹,也是中国坚定不移奉行互利共赢开放战略的重要窗口。 LIVING LAB OF OPEN INNOVATION 开放创新的“活实验室” In a speech at the second session of the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting under the title "Jointly Forging a Sustainable and Brighter Future," Xi highlighted the need for open innovation by leveraging shared scientific and technological advances through collaborative efforts. 在第32届APEC领导人非正式会议第二阶段会议上,习近平以“携手打造可持续、更加繁荣的未来”为题发表讲话,强调要通过协同合作,依托共享科技成果,推动开放创新。 "At present, the new wave of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation is deepening," Xi said."Challenges such as climate change, food security and energy security are intensifying. Asia-Pacific economies must enhance mutually beneficial cooperation, make good use of new opportunities, stand up to new challenges, and forge a sustainable and brighter future together," he said. 习近平表示:“当前,新一轮科技革命和产业变革深入发展,气候变化、粮食安全、能源安全等挑战不断加剧。亚太各经济体必须加强互利合作,用好新机遇,应对新挑战,共同打造可持续、更加繁荣的未来。” For Daniel Dumbrill, a Canadian current affairs commentator who once lived in Shenzhen for 14 years, Shenzhen exemplifies cooperative action in the tech field. 曾在深圳生活14年的加拿大时事评论员丹尼尔・邓布里尔(Daniel Dumbrill)认为,深圳是科技领域合作实践的典范。 "Much of APEC's purpose is practical cooperation: trade, tech-sharing and green growth. Shenzhen doesn't preach -- it delivers," he said. "Shenzhen fits APEC's style perfectly and can act as inspiration for the entire APEC region." “APEC的核心目标之一是务实合作,涵盖贸易、技术共享与绿色发展。深圳从不空谈,而是实干。”他说,“深圳与APEC的理念高度契合,完全能够为整个亚太经合组织区域提供借鉴。” Characterized by a dense cluster of leading tech enterprises and high-growth startups in artificial intelligence (AI), biotech and advanced manufacturing, Shenzhen's strategic emerging industries have become a pillar of its economy. Their added value rose to 1.56 trillion yuan (about 220 billion U.S. dollars) in 2024, representing 42.3 percent of the city's gross domestic product (GDP). 深圳汇聚了大量人工智能、生物科技、高端制造领域的龙头科技企业与高成长性初创公司,战略性新兴产业已成为其经济支柱。2024年,深圳战略性新兴产业增加值达1.56万亿元(约合2200亿美元),占全市地区生产总值(GDP)的42.3%。 The city's unwavering drive for innovation aligns perfectly with Xi's call for APEC economies to "unleash the potential of digital and smart development to give the Asia-Pacific region a fresh edge in innovation-driven development" and "promote new quality productive forces." But equally important is the fact that in Shenzhen, the spirit of cooperation has long been taking root. 深圳对创新的不懈追求,与习近平提出的“释放数字智能发展潜力,为亚太创新驱动发展注入新动能”及“推动新质生产力发展”的倡议高度契合。同样重要的是,合作精神早已在深圳落地生根。 Shenzhen's strengths in sectors such as electronic information, new energy and AI align closely with the strong demand from Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries undergoing digital and industrial transformation. 深圳在电子信息、新能源、人工智能等领域的优势,与正经历数字化和产业转型的东南亚国家联盟(东盟)各国的强劲需求高度匹配。 At the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo held in September, Shenzhen's "Smart Manufacturing" drew global attention with its innovative edge, resulting in on-site contracts worth 47.61 million yuan (about 6.7 million dollars) and intended deals totaling 192.4 million yuan (about 27.1 million dollars). 在2024年9月举办的第22届中国—东盟博览会上,深圳“智能制造”凭借创新优势吸引了全球目光,现场签约金额达4761万元(约合670万美元),意向成交总额达1.924亿元(约合2710万美元)。 Meanwhile, since 1999, the China High-tech Fair has been held annually in Shenzhen, serving as a significant window for China's opening-up in the high-tech sector and an important platform for exchanging and trading technological achievements. 与此同时,自1999年起,中国国际高新技术成果交易会(简称“高交会”)每年在深圳举办。作为中国高新技术领域对外开放的重要窗口,高交会已成为技术成果交流与交易的关键平台。 "APEC is a wildly diverse set of economies that all have unique strengths and weaknesses. As a new city, Shenzhen has been at the forefront of building a new style of global city," said Andrew Hutchins, associate professor at Shenzhen's Southern University of Science and Technology. 深圳南方科技大学副教授安德鲁・哈钦斯表示:“APEC涵盖的经济体多样性极强,各有独特优势与短板。作为一座新兴城市,深圳始终走在打造新型全球城市的前沿。” "Shenzhen has now fused its own unique characteristics based on research, innovation and organization that can serve as a model for new upcoming cities looking for rapid development," said Hutchins. “如今,深圳已融合形成基于科研、创新与组织管理的独特城市特质,可为寻求快速发展的新兴城市提供典范。”哈钦斯说。 GREEN GROWTH PATTERN FOR FUTURE 引领未来的绿色发展模式 During his speech, Xi called for staying committed to green and low-carbon development to build a new paradigm for sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region. 习近平在讲话中呼吁,坚持绿色低碳发展,构建亚太可持续发展新范式。 "We should keep in mind our responsibility to our future generations, enhance synergy between green development strategies of all economies, promote free flows of quality green technologies and products, accelerate the green and low-carbon transition, and vigorously tackle climate change," Xi said. “我们要牢记对子孙后代的责任,加强各经济体绿色发展战略协同,推动优质绿色技术和产品自由流动,加快绿色低碳转型,积极应对气候变化。”习近平强调。 Innovation in Shenzhen is not just digital. It is also green. Over the past years, the city has become a leader in clean energy and sustainable urban development. It is the first city in the world to electrify its entire public bus fleet, a transformation that has cut millions of tons of carbon emissions annually. 深圳的创新不仅体现在数字领域,更贯穿于绿色发展之中。过去数年,深圳已成为清洁能源与可持续城市发展的领军者——它是全球首个实现公共交通巴士全面电动化的城市,这一转型每年可减少数百万吨碳排放。 The city is a hub for renewable energy technology production, with companies manufacturing solar panels, wind turbines and energy-storage systems, and has also developed projects like the Shenzhen Energy Ring plant, which generates electricity from waste and supplies it to the city's grid. 深圳还是可再生能源技术生产枢纽,众多企业在此制造太阳能电池板、风力涡轮机与储能设备。此外,深圳还建成了深圳能源生态园等项目,通过垃圾焚烧发电并接入城市电网。 China itself has set ambitious goals to have CO2 emissions peak before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060. On Saturday, Xi briefed leaders of the APEC economies on China's concrete actions to advance global green transition. 中国已制定明确的绿色发展目标:力争2030年前实现碳达峰,2060年前实现碳中和。周六,习近平向APEC各经济体领导人介绍了中国推动全球绿色转型的具体举措。 "China has submitted its 2035 Nat

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  2. 12小时前

    英语新闻丨中国“苏超”联赛圆满收官

    Amid deafening cheers from more than 62,000 fans at Nanjing Olympic Sports Center, the final whistle blew on the inaugural season of China's Su Super League, capping an amateur league that has captivated the nation's grassroots sports scene. 在南京奥林匹克体育中心6.2万余名球迷震耳欲聋的欢呼声中,中国苏超联赛首个赛季终场哨声吹响。这场牵动全国草根体育界目光的业余联赛,就此落下帷幕。 In a nerve-wracking penalty shootout that gripped the entire stadium, underdog Taizhou edged Nantong 4-3, handing the previously undefeated team its first and most painful loss of the season. 决赛的点球大战扣人心弦,全场观众屏息关注。实力不被看好的泰州队以4:3的比分险胜南通队,给了此前保持不败的南通队本赛季首场、也是最惨痛的一场失利。 "This is the pure beauty of football - raw, real and absolutely thrilling," said Wang Yong, a Taizhou supporter who traveled hours to witness the spectacle. “这就是足球最纯粹的魅力——原始、真实,且令人心潮澎湃。”为见证这场赛事专程驱车数小时赶来的泰州队球迷王永(音译)说道。 Nantong launched relentless attacks in the first half, but Taizhou's defense held firm through 90 minutes of pressure, forcing the match into a shootout. 上半场,南通队发起猛烈进攻,但泰州队的防守在90分钟的高压下始终坚不可摧,最终将比赛拖入点球大战。 As confetti rained down, Taizhou lifted the golden trophy, a cup reminiscent of the FIFA World Cup's iconic design, symbolizing how this province of over 80 million residents has caught the fever ahead of next year's global tournament. 当彩屑漫天飘落,泰州队举起了那座设计酷似国际足联世界杯冠军奖杯的金色奖杯。这一画面,也象征着这个拥有8000多万人口的省份,在明年世界杯到来之前,已然掀起了一股足球热潮。 Drawing playful inspiration from both the English Premier League and the Chinese Super League, the Su Super League has emerged as a local phenomenon -- packed with derby rivalries, drama and roaring stadiums. Tickets for the final had a success rate of just 1.2 percent, while the record crowd of 62,329 set a new benchmark for amateur football events in China. 苏超联赛巧妙借鉴了英格兰超级联赛与中国足球协会超级联赛的运营思路,如今已成为地方热门赛事——赛场内外既有同城德比的激烈对抗,也不乏戏剧性瞬间,座无虚席的体育场内欢呼声此起彼伏。本次决赛门票中签率仅1.2%,而62329人的观赛人数纪录,更创下了中国业余足球赛事的新标杆。 Over the course of the season, total live attendance surpassed 2.43 million, averaging more than 28,000 spectators per game -- figures once thought impossible for an amateur competition. 本赛季期间,联赛现场观赛总人数突破243万,场均观赛人数超2.8万——这样的数字,曾被认为是业余赛事难以企及的高度。 The league's appeal lies in its roots. More than 500 players, from high school students and teachers to office workers and IT engineers, juggle day jobs with nighttime training. Their dedication has struck a chord with residents across Jiangsu, turning football into a shared passion. 苏超联赛的吸引力源于其“草根本色”。联赛500余名球员涵盖多个群体,既有高中生、教师,也有上班族和IT工程师。他们白天忙于本职工作,夜晚投身训练,这份执着与热爱引发了江苏民众的强烈共鸣,让足球成为大家共同的热爱。 The impact extends beyond the pitch. According to the provincial department of commerce, since the Su Super League's kickoff in May, Jiangsu's major retailers and supermarkets reported 11.64 billion yuan ($1.6 billion) in total sales during match periods, up 34.7 percent year on year, while foot traffic rose 31.2 percent. 联赛的影响力早已超越球场。据江苏省商务厅数据,自今年5月苏超联赛开赛以来,赛事期间全省主要零售企业及超市销售额达116.4亿元(约合16亿美元),同比增长34.7%;客流量同比增长31.2%。 Tourism also flourished. By the day of the final, host cities welcomed about 24 million visitors to key attractions on match days, a 17.7 percent increase from a year earlier. Out-of-town tourists spent 13.96 billion yuan on cultural and leisure activities via UnionPay transactions, up 26.5 percent year on year. 旅游业也随之焕发活力。截至决赛当日,赛事主办城市在比赛日期间接待重点景区游客约2400万人次,同比增长17.7%;外地游客通过银联消费的文化休闲支出达139.6亿元,同比增长26.5%。 Encouraged by the league's success, Jiangsu sports authorities announced plans to start next season earlier, align it with major holidays and add rules to promote youth participation, aiming to nurture grassroots talent that could one day fuel China's football ambitions. 受联赛成功的鼓舞,江苏省体育部门宣布,下赛季将提前开赛,赛程安排将与重要节假日相衔接,并新增规则鼓励青少年参与,旨在培养草根足球人才,为中国足球的未来发展注入动力。 inaugural /ɪˈnɔːɡjərəl/ adj.开幕的;创始的;首次的 underdog /ˈʌndədɒɡ/ n.处于劣势的人 juggle /ˈdʒʌɡl/ v.尽力同时应对

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  3. 3天前

    英语新闻丨Xi calls for steady progress in ties

    President Xi Jinping has underlined the need to ensure the steady movement forward of China-US relations during his meeting with US President Donald Trump in Busan, the Republic of Korea, on Thursday.  This is the first face-to-face meeting between them since Trump assumed office in January for his second term as US president.  At the start of their talks, Xi noted that since Trump's reelection, they have spoken on the phone three times, exchanged several letters and stayed in close contact.  "Under our joint guidance, China-US relations have remained stable on the whole," Xi said.  Trump called Xi "very, very distinguished and respected" and said it is his honor "to be with a friend of mine really for a long time".  "We have already agreed to a lot of things and we will agree to some more right now," he said. "I think we are going to have a fantastic relationship for a long period of time."  Xi emphasized that China's development and revitalization go hand in hand with Trump's vision to "Make America Great Again".  "Our two countries are fully able to help each other succeed and prosper together. China and the US should be partners and friends. That is what history has taught us and what reality needs," Xi said.  Xi said he is ready to continue working with Trump to "build a solid foundation for China-US relations and create a sound atmosphere for the development of both countries".  Xi noted that Trump is very enthusiastic about settling various regional hotspot issues, and China has also been promoting peace talks to resolve various conflicts.  "The world today is confronted with many tough problems," Xi said. "China and the US can jointly shoulder our responsibility as major countries, and work together to accomplish more great and concrete things for the good of our two countries and the whole world."  Last month, the two leaders held their third phone conversation this year, following the first call in January and a second in June.  Observers said the top priority now is to further implement the consensus made by the two heads of state.  Diao Da ming, a professor of US studies at Renmin University of China's School of International Relations, noted that China-US ties, despite some ups and downs this year, "have maintained a generally stable status thanks to the navigating role played by the head-of-state diplomacy".  The ties have been affected by destabilizing factors such as economic and trade frictions brought by Washington's subscription to competition against China, he noted.  "The head-of-state diplomacy between the two countries has helped manage and control negative factors," he added.  At Thursday's talks, Xi noted that a few days ago, in the latest round of consultation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the economic and trade teams from the two countries "reached a basic consensus on addressing our respective major concerns", and "this provided the necessary conditions" for their meeting on Thursday.  "Given our different national conditions, we do not always see eye to eye with each other. And it is normal for the two leading economies of the world to have frictions now and then," he said.  "You and I are at the helm of China-US relations. In the face of winds, waves and challenges, we should stay on the right course, navigate through the complex landscape, and ensure the steady sailing forward of the giant ship of China-US relations," he told Trump.

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  4. 4天前

    英语新闻丨Shenzhou XXI launch to Tiangong space station set for Friday

    China plans to launch three astronauts into low-Earth orbit on Friday night to exchange crews onboard its Tiangong space station, according to the China Manned Space Agency.Zhang Jingbo, a spokesman for the agency, said at a news conference on Thursday morning at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region in Northwest China, that a Long March 2F carrier rocket is scheduled for lift off from the Jiuquan spaceport at 11:44 pm on Friday.The rocket will carry the Shenzhou XXI mission crew, headed by Senior Colonel Zhang Lu, toward the Tiangong, which has been manned by their Shenzhou XX peers for more than six months.The rocket's propellant fueling will begin at its service tower later on Thursday, and other pre-launch preparations are already underway, according to the spokesman, who is also a senior engineer at the space agency."After the Shenzhou XXI spacecraft enters its preset orbital position, it will activate the rapid autonomous rendezvous-docking mode and take about three and a half hours to approach and connect with the front port on the Tianhe core module," he said.The Shenzhou XXI team is tasked with operating and maintaining the Tiangong space station during their six-month flight.The mission will become the second time for Zhang Lu to fly in space, some 29 months after he returned from the Shenzhou XV flight.It will be the debut mission for his two crewmates: Major Wu Fei, the Shenzhou XXI's spaceflight engineer, and mission payload specialist Zhang Hongzhang.Completed in late 2022, the Tiangong is the only operating space station independently run by a single nation, orbiting Earth at an altitude of about 400 kilometers.The orbital outpost has been manned by the Shenzhou XX astronauts — mission commander Senior Colonel Chen Dong, Colonel Chen Zhongrui and Colonel Wang Jie — since their arrival in late April.Chen Dong's team is scheduled to fly back to Earth after several days of handover work with their successors, according to Zhang Jingbo.

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  5. 4天前

    英语新闻丨Xi, Trump to meet amid hopes for stable ties

    As President Xi Jinping is set to meet with United States President Donald Trump on Thursday, observers said the top priority is to further faithfully implement all of the points of consensus that have been, and will be, made by the two heads of state. 随着习近平主席将于周四会晤美国总统特朗普,观察人士指出,首要任务是继续忠实落实两国元首已达成的共识,同时推进即将敲定的各项共识要点的落地。 The scenario is expected to improve the overall stability of China-US ties as well as two-way collaboration, which has been keptafloat in various aspects ranging from trade to law enforcement, they added. 观察人士补充道,此次会晤有望进一步提升中美关系的整体稳定性,为双方在贸易、执法等多个领域的持续合作注入动力。 As agreed to by China and the US, Xi will meet with Trump in Busan, a coastal city in the Republic of Korea, to "exchange views on bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest", the Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday. 中国外交部周三正式宣布,根据中美双方此前商定,习近平主席将在韩国海滨城市釜山与特朗普总统举行会晤,就双边关系发展及共同关心的国际和地区问题交换意见。 This will be the first face-to-face meeting between them since Trump assumed office in January for his second term as US president. 这将是特朗普今年1月开启第二任期以来,中美两国元首首次面对面会晤。 "Head-of-state diplomacy plays an irreplaceable role in providing strategic guidance for China-US relations," Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said. 外交部发言人郭佳昆表示:“元首外交对中美关系具有不可替代的战略引领作用。” During their meeting, the two presidents will have "in-depth communication on strategic and long-term issues concerning China-US relations and major issues of common concern", he said. 他指出,两国元首会晤期间将就“中美关系战略性、长远性问题及重大关切事项进行深入沟通”。 "We are willing to make joint efforts with the US side to drive this meeting toyield positive outcomes, and to provide new guidance and inject newimpetus into the stable development of China-US relations," Guo said at a news briefing in Beijing on Wednesday. 郭家驹周三在北京记者会上表示:“中方愿同美方共同努力,推动本次会晤取得积极务实成果,为中美关系稳定发展提供新的指引、注入新的动力。” Last month, the two leaders held their third phone talks this year, following the first in January and the second in June. 继今年1月和6月的两次通话后,两国元首上月再度通电话,完成了今年第三次高层沟通。 In the most recent phone talks, Xi said the two nations "are fully capable of helping each other succeed and prospering together", and Trump said the two countries working together can get many great things done that are good for world peace and stability. 在此次通话中,习近平主席表示,中美两国“完全有能力相互成就、共同繁荣”,特朗普总统则回应称,美中携手合作,能够成就诸多造福世界和平与稳定的伟大事业。 Diao Daming, a professor of US studies at Renmin University of China's School of International Relations, noted that the China-US ties, despite some ups and downs this year, "have maintained a generally stable status thanks to the navigating role played by head-of-state diplomacy". 中国人民大学国际关系学院美国问题教授刁大明指出,尽管今年中美关系经历了一些起伏,但“在元首外交的战略引领下,总体保持了稳定发展态势”。 The ties have been affected by destabilizing factors such as economic andtrade frictions brought by Washington's view of China as a competitor, he said. 他认为,当前中美关系受到多重不稳定因素印象,其中包括华盛顿将中国视为竞争对手所引发的经贸摩擦等问题。 On Monday, Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in which Wang noted that both Xi and Trump are "world-class leaders", and their long-term exchanges and mutual respect have become "the most valuable strategic asset in China-US relations". 周一,中国外交部长王毅与美国国务卿马尔科·卢比奥(Marco Rubio)通电话。王毅指出,习近平主席和特朗普总统都是“世界级领导人”,双方长期以来的交流互敬,已成为“中美关系中最宝贵的战略资产”。 China is now the US' second-largest source of imports and third-largest market for its exports. 数据显示,中国目前是美国第二大进口来源国,同时也是美国第三大出口市场。 This year, the two sides have held five rounds of economic and trade talks—in Geneva, Switzerland in May; in London, the United Kingdom, in June; in Stockholm, Sweden, in July; in Madrid, Spain, in September; and in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Saturday and Sunday. 今年中美双方已举行五轮贸易磋商,磋商地点分别是5月在瑞士日内瓦、6月在英国伦敦、7月在瑞典斯德哥尔摩、9月在西班牙马德里,以及上周六至周日在马来西亚吉隆坡举行的最新一轮磋商。 Wu Xinbo, dean of Fudan University's Institute of International Studies, said the latest economic and trade talks in Malaysia reached a framework consensus on addressing the current urgent economic and trade issues on an equal footing, and they helped pave the way for the head-of-state meeting in the ROK. 复旦大学国际问题研究院院长吴心伯表示,马来西亚最新一轮经贸谈判中,双方就平等解决当前紧迫的经贸问题达成框架性共识,为此次在韩国举行的中美国家元首会晤奠定了良好的基础。 afloat /əˈfloʊt/ adj.(在水中)漂浮的 yield /jiːld/ v.推动,产出 impetus /ˈɪm.pə.t̬əs/ n.刺激 trade friction 贸易摩擦

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  6. 4天前

    英语新闻丨Xi highlights key role of 15th Five

    Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has emphasized that formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) is of great significance for facilitating China's sustained and sound development, and for putting the country on firmer foundations for basically achieving socialist modernization as planned. The remarks were made in Xi's explanatory speech on the recommendations for the 15th Five-Year Plan, delivered at the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, which concluded last week in Beijing. Both the speech and the recommendations, which were adopted at the plenum, were made public on Tuesday. In his speech, Xi said the recommendations were drafted to make systematic plans and strategic arrangements for China's economic and social development in the next five years. The recommendations were initiated in line with the country's strategic development goals, recognizing the pivotal role of the next five years, and based on an in-depth analysis of both the domestic and global landscapes, he added. He highlighted that the drafting process placed particular emphasis on staying oriented toward both goals and problems, applying systems thinking, further deepening reform comprehensively, and opening wider to the outside world. "Socialist modernization can only be realized through a historical process of gradual and ongoing development. It requires the unremitting hard work of one generation after another," Xi said. He noted that the 15th Five-Year Plan period will serve as a critical stage in building on past successes to break new ground for basically achieving socialist modernization by 2035. Elaborating on important points and major measures in the recommendations, Xi pointed out that a key development objective for the 15th Five-Year Plan period is to maintain an appropriate rate of economic and social development. He also defined promoting high-quality development as the main focus in this period, stressing that the recommendations highlight the guiding role of scientific and technological innovation and make overall plans for modernizing the industrial system, boosting self-reliance and strength in science and technology, and accelerating the green transition across the board. A group was established in January for the purpose of drafting the recommendations, with Xi serving as its chief. The group convened its first plenary meeting in February, marking the official start of the drafting work. Throughout the drafting process, the CPC Central Committee followed a democratic approach and drew on a vast pool of wisdom, conducting in-depth surveys and studies, and seeking opinions from within and outside of the Party, Xi said. The CPC Central Committee organized six teams to conduct research projects in 12 provincial-level regions. In addition, 35 key research projects were assigned to Party and government bodies, and multiple symposiums were held. An online campaign was launched to gather public suggestions, receiving more than 3 million comments. During the drafting process, the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee met three times and the Political Bureau convened on two occasions to review and revise draft versions of the document, before the final draft recommendations were submitted to the plenary session for deliberation. "It is fair to say that the drafting work for this document is yet another vivid example of intra-Party democracy and whole-process people's democracy in action," Xi said. Jiang Jinquan, director of the CPC Central Committee Policy Research Office, told a news conference on the outcomes of the fourth plenary session that participants of the plenum agreed that the recommendations represent another major programmatic document in the Party's history. Yan Yilong, deputy dean of the Institute for Contemporary China Studies at Tsinghua University, said the recommendations provide political guidance for formulating the outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan. The drafting of the outline has officially begun and the draft outline is scheduled to be submitted to next year's two sessions for deliberation, Yan noted. Sheradil Baktygulov, director of the Institute of World Politics of Kyrgyzstan, said in a recent interview with Xinhua News Agency that China's development experience demonstrates its ability to mobilize resources effectively to achieve national goals. He expects China to become more technologically advanced, self-sufficient and confident on the global stage, with the 15th Five-Year Plan playing a critical role in advancing the second centenary goal — to build China into a great modern socialist country that is prosperous, strong, democratic, culturally advanced, harmonious and beautiful by 2049.

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