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IOL News
4 days ago
- Politics
- IOL News
Xi Jinping urges studying, absorbing netizens' opinions in formulating 15th Five-Year Plan
Chinese President Xi Jinping highlights the importance of netizen feedback in crafting the 15th Five-Year Plan, following a successful online campaign that gathered over 3 million suggestions. Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed efforts to study and absorb netizens' opinions in formulating the country's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), following an online campaign to seek netizens' opinions on the plan. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in an instruction. The online campaign lasted from May 20 to June 20 to seek public input for the 15th Five-Year Plan, gathering more than 3.11 million suggestions.
RTHK
04-08-2025
- Politics
- RTHK
Hear people's views on next Five-Year Plan: Xi
Hear people's views on next Five-Year Plan: Xi President Xi calls on relevant departments to thoroughly study people's suggestions and integrate them into the plan. File photo: Xinhua President Xi Jinping has stressed efforts to study and absorb netizens' opinions in formulating the country's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), following an online campaign to seek netizens' opinions on the plan. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks in an instruction. The online campaign lasted from May 20 to June 20 to seek public input for the 15th Five-Year Plan, gathering more than 3.11 million suggestions. Xi said the campaign has seen active participation and wide coverage, serving as a vivid example of whole-process people's democracy. Noting that the public has put forward many valuable opinions and suggestions, Xi called on relevant departments to thoroughly study and integrate them into the plan. He called on Party committees and governments at all levels to learn more about people's lives, hear their views and gather their ideas extensively to meet their aspirations for a better life. First launched in the 1950s, five-year plans serve as key strategic documents that guide China's medium- and long-term development. They outline national goals, major tasks and policy directions across various sectors for each five-year period. (Xinhua)
Asia News Network
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Asia News Network
China's residents' needs given priority in urbanisation
July 15, 2025 SHANGHAIAND, BEIJING – Just a 10-minute walk from the tourist throngs of Shanghai's Bund, and hidden behind the glitzy skyline of pedestrian malls and luxury hotels, lies a residential community that has undergone a quiet transformation over the past three years. Once a crumbling cluster of 1980s-era walk-ups plagued by leaking roofs, tangled power lines and cluttered alleyways, the Ruyili residential community has reemerged as a model for a concept long championed by China's top leadership: a city built 'by the people and for the people'. 'I never imagined I'd live to see this place become what it is now,' said Luo Jianshe, 72, a longtime resident of Ruyili. 'Before, you had to step over puddles and duck under pipes just to get home. Now it's like walking through a garden.' Between August 2022 and April 2023, the community — named after the ruyi, a traditional scepter symbolizing good fortune — underwent a sweeping renovation and is now quite livable again. Today, Ruyili is a 'car-free community', the first of its kind in its subdistrict. Mopeds and bikes are neatly stored in an underground garage. Inside, families stroll along clean walkways lined with planters, elderly residents chat beneath shade canopies, and children play where trash bins once stood. The urban renewal project reflects a broader vision, laid out by President Xi Jinping, that cities must be built by the people and for the people. Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, introduced the concept during a 2019 fact-finding trip to Shanghai. Whether it involves urban planning or construction, developing new districts or upgrading old ones, cities must adopt a people-centered approach, one that prioritizes the public's needs and carefully balances spaces for work, life and nature, Xi emphasized. The vision, which was also included in the report to the 20th National Congress of the CPC in 2022, enshrines not only livability and public participation, but also the protection of cultural heritage and the coordination of urban space, industry and ecology. It's a vision deeply rooted in Party leadership and long-term urban planning, analysts said. 'This concept vividly embodies the principle of putting people first in urban development,' said Lin Chen, a professor at Renmin University of China's School of Applied Economics. 'It stresses that cities should prioritize making life more convenient, comfortable and fulfilling for their residents, while reserving the best resources for the people,' Lin said. China's rapid urbanization in the past decade has made such a vision increasingly relevant. By the end of 2024, around 67 percent of the country's 1.4 billion people — over 943.5 million — were living in urban areas. Cities now generate more than 60 percent of national GDP. Yet with megacities like Beijing and Shanghai grappling with the challenges of scale, the government is pivoting toward more sustainable and inclusive growth. That includes renewed attention to cultural preservation, echoing Xi's earlier calls to avoid 'shortsighted demolitions and hasty construction'. In Beijing, for instance, the Central Axis — a cultural and architectural spine running through the city — was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List last year. In Shanghai, architectural preservation and neighborhood revitalization go hand in hand. Zou Xun, deputy chief architect at the Shanghai Institute of Architectural Design and Research, said the vision that cities must be built by the people and for the people is now leading a new era of thoughtful, community-driven urban transformation. 'It means starting from the goal of improving residents' quality of life, aligning with the fast pace of urban development, and ensuring that the broadest segments of the public benefit from progress,' he said. One notable aspect of Shanghai's approach, he added, is its focus on an aging population. According to municipal authorities, 37.6 percent of the city's population with permanent household registration, or hukou, was age 60 or above by the end of 2024. Many older neighborhoods undergoing renovation are also being adapted for senior living, with features such as barrier-free access and shared community dining halls offering nutritious meals at affordable prices. Zhang Ming, a professor at Tongji University's College of Architecture and Urban Planning, noted that many of Shanghai's mass housing projects from the 1980s were built quickly to improve living conditions for the general public. Today's upgrades must consider long-term needs, he said. 'At the same time, we should be careful to preserve the historic charm of these communities,' Zhang said. 'Many of them reflect the unique cultural fusion of East and West that emerged after Shanghai became a port city.' Lin Weimin, Party secretary of the Shanbei residential area, which includes Ruyili, attributed the success of the renewal to embracing 'whole-process people's democracy', ensuring that residents were actively involved in every step. 'By involving residents in decision-making, from how the community should be improved to what changes should be made, the community handed over the power to the people. 'This project not only facilitated the upgrade of the residential compound's infrastructure, but also ignited a sense of agency among the residents,' she added.
India Gazette
14-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Update: China, India should adhere to good-neighborliness, friendship: Chinese FM
BEIJING, July 14 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Monday that China and India should adhere to the direction of good-neighborliness and friendship, and find a way for mutual respect and trust, peaceful coexistence, common development and win-win cooperation. Wang made the remarks when holding talks with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Beijing. As two major Eastern civilizations and major emerging economies living adjacent to each other, the essence of China-India relations lies in how to live in harmony and achieve mutual success, said Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee. Last year, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached important consensus during their meeting in Kazan, pointing out the direction for the improvement and development of China-India relations, Wang said. Wang called on both sides to aim high, plan for the long term, adhere to the direction of good-neighborliness and friendship, and realize the "Dragon-Elephant Tango." Wang said that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and India, and the sustained improvement and growth of bilateral relations have not come easily, making them more valuable to cherish. Noting the relationship between the two countries is not directed against any third party, nor should it be disrupted by any third party, Wang called on both sides to build mutual trust rather than suspicion, pursue cooperation rather than competition, and seek mutual success rather than mutual attrition. China is willing to work with India to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, consistently enhance political mutual trust, meet each other halfway to expand exchanges and cooperation, act with consideration for the bigger picture to properly manage differences, and strengthen coordination via multilateral platforms such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), to promote the sustained, healthy, and steady development of China-India relations, Wang said. Wang said that President Xi proposed the building of a community with a shared future for humanity, and Prime Minister Modi advocated that "the world is one family," noting that these concepts are interrelated. Both sides support multilateralism and hope that the international order will develop in a more just and reasonable direction, Wang said. He added that China is willing to enhance communication and coordination with India, and jointly safeguard the multilateral trading system, the stability of the global industrial and supply chains, and an international environment of openness and cooperation. China is willing to work with India to promote an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, and safeguard the common interests of the Global South to promote regional peace, stability, development and prosperity, Wang said. For his part, Jaishankar said that the Kazan meeting between the leaders of the two countries has provided important guidance for India-China relations, with bilateral exchanges and cooperation across various fields being normalized. He also expressed the appreciation for China's facilitation of the resumption of Indian pilgrimages to China's Xizang. Noting that India and China are development partners, not rivals, the Indian foreign minister said India is willing to view its relations with China from a long-term perspective, take the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties as an opportunity to focus on common interests, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, enhance people-to-people exchanges, and jointly safeguard peace and tranquility in the border regions. He called on both sides to work on positive factors in the bilateral relationship, so that the differences will not escalate into disputes, and competition will not turn into conflict. As India and China are important neighbors, populous countries, and major global economies, their relations carry regional and global significance, said Jaishankar. He added that India adheres to strategic autonomy and pursues an independent foreign policy. India stands ready to strengthen coordination and cooperation with China at the multilateral level to promote a multipolar world, Jaishankar noted. He also said that India fully supports China in successfully hosting the SCO summit as its rotating chair.
Memri
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Memri
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi: 'The China-Russia Relation Is One Of The Most Stable'
On July 13, 2025, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing. Wang welcomed Lavrov to China to attend the Meeting of the Council of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States. During the meeting, Wang noted that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression. Wang told Lavrov that China and Russia should hold commemorative activities for the 80th anniversary of the victory in World War II and safeguard the "correct historical narrative" on the war. Wang also stressed that the China-Russia relationship is one of the most stable, mature, and strategically valuable major-power relationships in the world today. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Beijing, capital of China, July 13, 2025. (Source: Xinhua) Below is the original English of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) mouthpiece Global Times' article about the meeting between Wang and Lavrov:[1] The Focus For China And Russia "Is On Preparing For The Next Phase Of High-Level Exchanges" "The China-Russia relation is one of the most stable, mature and strategically valuable major power relationships in today's world, and both sides have always viewed and promoted cooperation in various fields from a historical depth, strategic height, and long-term perspective, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi while meeting his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Beijing on Sunday. "Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said the current focus for the two countries is on preparing for the next phase of high-level exchanges, deepening comprehensive strategic coordination, promoting respective development and revitalization, and jointly addressing the challenges brought about by a turbulent and changing world. "Wang welcomed Lavrov's visit to China to attend the Meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States, noting the SCO is an important platform for conducting comprehensive strategic cooperation, advocating multilateralism, strengthening practical cooperation, and enhancing solidarity among the Global South. 'As the current rotating presidency, China is willing to work with Russia and other member states to prepare for the Tianjin Summit, plan future development directions, empower cooperation in various fields, and promote the construction of the SCO to a new level,' Wang said. "A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Saturday [July 12, 2025] that the Meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the SCO Member States will be held in Tianjin on July 15. At the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, foreign ministers of other SCO member states and heads of SCO's permanent bodies will attend the meeting. The participants will exchange views on SCO cooperation across various fields, as well as major international and regional issues." "This Year Marks The 80th Anniversary Of The Victory In The Chinese People's War Of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression" "Wang said that as this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, both sides will also organize a series of commemorative activities for the 80th anniversary of the victory in World War II to uphold the correct historical narrative of the war. "Lavrov said Russia is willing to work with China to deepen cooperation in various fields under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, continuously achieving new results in Russia-China relations. 'Russia will continue to fully support China in its role as the rotating presidency of the SCO, strengthen communication and cooperation within the framework of the SCO, and ensure the success of the Tianjin Summit,' he said. "Lavrov has arrived in Beijing on Sunday to participate in a meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Russian media reported on Sunday [July 13, 2025]. According to TASS, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova announced earlier that a meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the SCO member states is scheduled to be held in Tianjin on July 14 to15. The meeting will mark a key stage in preparations for the SCO summit to be held in Tianjin on August 30 to September 1. Zakharova also noted that Lavrov is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the event. "The SCO foreign ministers plan to discuss the current situation and prospects of the development of SCO activity, Zakharova noted. They will focus on pressing international and regional issues, including the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, according to TASS. "Wang and Lavrov met in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday [July 10, 2025] on the sidelines of ministerial events within the ASEAN framework.[2] During the meeting, Lavrov said that Russia would fully support China in assuming the rotating presidency of the SCO, jointly prepare for the next phase of high-level exchanges and cooperation in various fields, and strengthen communication and coordination within frameworks such as BRICS, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry."
