China stresses more inclusive, equitable modernization

中国强调更包容、更公平的现代化

The Beijing Hour

2025-09-29

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China's top leadership has emphasized a people-centered approach during the country's economic and social development in the next five years, as they decided to hold the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee from October 20 to 23 to discuss a proposal for the 15th Five-Year Plan (01:03). Traveling and shopping in China are trending among international tourists under visa exemptions and tax refunds (01:44). And Iran has rejected the return of sanctions, calling the action by the E3 "illegal and unjustified (12:43)."
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  • The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China's Central Committee has emphasized a people-centered approach during the country's economic and social development in the next five years.

  • General Secretary Xi Jinping of the CPC Central Committee chaired a meeting that discussed the formulation of the 15th Five-Year Plan.

  • It said the outcomes of modernization should be shared more broadly and equitably.

  • The meeting decided that the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee will be in Beijing from October 20th The meeting also stressed high-quality development with a focus on fostering new quality productive forces,