Retirement Does Not Diminish Resolve; Discharge Does Not Erase Pride || Southern Environmental Organization Holds a Symposium on the August 1st Army Day

On the afternoon of July 30, Southern Environmental Protection organized a symposium for veteran employees on the occasion of the August 1st Army Day at its production base in the Fengxin High-tech Industrial Park. All members of the company’s leadership team and all veteran employees who were present attended the meeting. Li Zhiping, Party Secretary and Chairman of the company, extended festive greetings and best wishes to the veteran employees on behalf of the company’s Party Committee. The symposium began with an instruction session on the spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important directives regarding work related to veterans. Li Zhiping emphasized that, as veteran employees, they should: first, cultivate political integrity and remain loyal to the Party. They must fully uphold the fine traditions and conduct of the military, strengthen their willpower, forge a strong political conviction, carry forward the red gene, promote the revolutionary spirit, and consciously enhance their theoretical study, using the Party’s innovative theories to guide their thinking and practice, thereby truly putting their loyalty to the Party into action; second, uphold excellent work styles and maintain their original character. They should bring the fine traditions of the military into their daily duties, strive to be pioneers and dedicated contributors, and energetically advance the high-quality development of all aspects of the company’s work; third, fulfill their responsibilities conscientiously and achieve new accomplishments. They should embody the military spirit of daring to fight tough battles and winning them, as well as the craftsman’s spirit of striving for excellence, make full use of their expertise and experience, continue to demonstrate resilience, fighting spirit, and dedication, and remain committed to mastering their chosen field, loving their work, delving deeply into it, and excelling in it. “Retirement from the military does not mean retiring from ambition, nor does leaving the service diminish one’s spirit.” The veteran employees of Southern Environmental Protection are distributed across various departments, including production, sales, procurement, and logistics. At the symposium, they unanimously expressed their determination: “In our future work, we will adopt an even more energetic mindset, a more vigorous and enterprising attitude, and a more pragmatic work style, striving hard, taking responsibility, and achieving outstanding results and making new contributions.” (Contributed by the Party and Mass Work Department)

2026-06-23

Decision of the CPC Central Committee on Further Comprehensively Deepening Reform and Advancing Chinese-style Modernization

Decision of the CPC Central Committee on Further Deepening Reform in All Respects and Advancing Chinese-style Modernization (Adopted at the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee on July 18, 2024) In order to implement the strategic plans adopted at the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee deliberated on further deepening reform in all respects and advancing Chinese-style modernization, and hereby makes the following decisions. I. The Major Significance and General Requirements for Further Deepening Reform in All Respects and Advancing Chinese-style Modernization (1) The Importance and Necessity of Further Deepening Reform in All Respects. Reform and opening up is a vital tool that has enabled the Party and the people to make great strides in catching up with the times. The Third Plenary Session of the 11th CPC Central Committee was epoch-making, ushering in a new era of reform and opening up and socialist modernization. Similarly, the Third Plenary Session of the 18th CPC Central Committee was also groundbreaking, launching a new journey of comprehensively deepening reform in the new era, systematically and holistically designing and advancing reforms, and opening up an entirely new chapter in China’s reform and opening-up process. Under the leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, the entire Party, the armed forces, and all ethnic groups across the country have, with great historical initiative, tremendous political courage, and a strong sense of responsibility, broken free from ideological constraints, overcome entrenched vested interests, boldly ventured into uncharted waters, tackled tough challenges, and braved treacherous shoals. They have resolutely dismantled institutional and mechanistic barriers in all fields, transforming reform from localized exploration and breaking through obstacles to systematic integration and comprehensive deepening. Basic institutional frameworks in various sectors have been established, many areas have witnessed historic transformations, systemic reshaping, and holistic reconstruction, and the overall objectives set forth at the Third Plenary Session of the 18th CPC Central Committee have been largely achieved. By the time of the centenary of the founding of the CPC, significant progress has been made toward making systems more mature and well-defined across the board, providing robust institutional guarantees for building a moderately prosperous society in all respects and realizing the Party’s first centenary goal. These efforts have propelled China onto a new journey of fully building a modern socialist country. At present and in the period ahead, we are in a critical phase where Chinese-style modernization is being advanced in all respects to realize the great cause of national rejuvenation. Chinese-style modernization has continuously progressed through reform and opening up, and it will undoubtedly continue to open up vast prospects under this same framework. Faced with complex domestic and international circumstances, amid a new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation, and responding to the evolving expectations of the people, we must persist in pushing forward with reform. This is an essential requirement for upholding and improving the system of socialism with Chinese characteristics and advancing the modernization of the national governance system and governance capacity; it is indispensable for implementing the new development philosophy and better adapting to the changing principal social contradictions in China; it is crucial for putting the people at the center and ensuring that the fruits of modernization benefit all people more equitably; it is necessary for addressing major risks and challenges and ensuring steady and sustained progress in the cause of the Party and the country; it is imperative for promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind and gaining strategic initiative amid accelerating global changes; and it is essential for deepening the new great project of Party building in the new era and forging an even stronger and more resilient Marxist party. Reform and opening up is an ongoing process—there is no finish line. The entire Party must consciously place reform in a more prominent position and, focusing on advancing Chinese-style modernization, further deepen reform in all respects. (2) Guiding Principles for Further Deepening Reform in All Respects. Upholding Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, Deng Xiaoping Theory, the important thought of “Three Represents,” and the Scientific Outlook on Development; fully implementing Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era; thoroughly studying and applying General Secretary Xi Jinping’s series of new ideas, viewpoints, and judgments on comprehensively deepening reform; fully, accurately, and comprehensively implementing the new development philosophy; adhering to the general principle of seeking progress while maintaining stability; upholding emancipating the mind, seeking truth from facts, keeping pace with the times, and being pragmatic; further liberating and developing social productive forces, stimulating and enhancing social vitality; coordinating domestic and international contexts; advancing the “five-sphere integrated plan” in a coordinated manner; promoting the “four-pronged comprehensive strategy” in a balanced way; taking economic structural reform as the driving force; prioritizing social fairness and justice and improving the well-being of the people as both the starting point and ultimate goal; placing greater emphasis on systematic integration, highlighting key priorities, and ensuring tangible results of reform; thereby fostering better alignment between production relations and productive forces, superstructure and economic base, and national governance and social development, providing powerful impetus and institutional safeguards for Chinese-style modernization. (3) Overall Goals for Further Deepening Reform in All Respects. Continue to improve and develop the system of socialism with Chinese characteristics and advance the modernization of the national governance system and governance capacity. By 2035, a high-standard socialist market economy will be fully established; the system of socialism with Chinese characteristics will be further improved; basic modernization of the national governance system and governance capacity will be achieved; and basic socialist modernization will be realized, laying a solid foundation for building a strong socialist modern country by mid-century. — Focus on establishing a high-standard socialist market economy: give full play to the decisive role of the market in resource allocation, enhance the role of the government, uphold and improve the basic socialist economic system, promote high-level scientific and technological self-reliance, advance high-level opening up, build a modernized economic system, accelerate the formation of a new development pattern, and drive high-quality development. — Focus on developing whole-process people’s democracy: uphold the organic unity of Party leadership, the people being masters of the country, and law-based governance; strengthen the institutional framework for the people’s mastery of the country, expand and institutionalize consultative democracy at multiple levels, further improve the socialist rule-of-law system with Chinese characteristics, and elevate the construction of a socialist country under the rule of law to a higher level. — Focus on building a strong socialist cultural nation: uphold the fundamental system of Marxism’s guiding position in the ideological sphere, improve mechanisms for developing cultural undertakings and industries, promote cultural prosperity, enrich the spiritual and cultural lives of the people, and enhance the country’s cultural soft power and the influence of Chinese culture. — Focus on improving the quality of life for the people: refine income distribution and employment systems, strengthen the social security system, enhance the balance and accessibility of basic public services, and achieve more substantial progress in promoting well-rounded human development and common prosperity for all. — Focus on building a Beautiful China: accelerate the comprehensive green transformation of economic and social development, improve the ecological environment governance system, promote eco-priority, conservation and intensive use, and green, low-carbon development, and foster harmonious coexistence between humanity and nature. — Focus on building a higher-level Safe China: improve the national security system, strengthen the integrated national strategic system, enhance capabilities to safeguard national security, innovate governance mechanisms and methods, and effectively establish a new security landscape. — Focus on elevating the Party’s leadership and long-term governing capacity: innovate and improve leadership and governance approaches, deepen institutional reforms in Party building, and improve the system of comprehensively strict Party self-discipline. By the 80th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 2029, the reform tasks outlined in this decision will be completed. (4) Principles for Further Deepening Reform in All Respects. Drawing on and applying the valuable experiences gained since the launch of reform and opening up, especially during the new era of comprehensive deepening reform, the following principles shall be observed: Uphold the Party’s overall leadership, firmly safeguard the authority and centralized, unified leadership of the CPC Central Committee, give full play to the Party’s core role in overall planning and coordinating all parties, ensure that Party leadership permeates every aspect and stage of reform, and keep reform on the correct political course; adhere to a people-centered approach, respect the people’s status as masters and their spirit of pioneering innovation, respond promptly to the people’s calls, ensure that reform is for the people, relies on the people, and shares its benefits with them; uphold both upholding fundamental principles and pursuing innovation, remain steadfast in socialism with Chinese characteristics, keep pace with the times, adapt to practical developments, address pressing issues, and advance theoretical, practical, institutional, cultural, and other forms of innovation from a new starting point; take institutional development as the main thread, strengthen top-level design and overall planning, adopt a dual approach of abolishing outdated systems while establishing new ones, prioritize establishing new systems before dismantling old ones, consolidate fundamental institutions, improve basic systems, and innovate key systems; adhere to the principle of comprehensively governing the country according to law, deepen reform and advance Chinese-style modernization within the legal framework, ensure unity between reform and law, guarantee that major reforms are based on legal grounds, and promptly codify reform achievements into laws and regulations; embrace a systems-thinking approach, properly manage major relationships such as those between economy and society, government and market, efficiency and fairness, vitality and order, development and security, and enhance the systematic, holistic, and coordinated nature of reform. II. Building a High-Standard Socialist Market Economy A high-standard socialist market economy is a crucial guarantee for Chinese-style modernization. We must better leverage market mechanisms, create a fairer and more dynamic market environment, optimize resource allocation and maximize efficiency, strike a balance between “liberalization” and “regulation,” better maintain market order, remedy market failures, ensure smooth circulation of the national economy, and stimulate endogenous momentum and innovative vitality throughout society. (5) Uphold and implement the “two unwavering commitments.” Unswervingly consolidate and develop the public sector of the economy; unswervingly encourage, support, and guide the development of the non-public sector; ensure that all forms of ownership equally access production factors, participate fairly in market competition, and enjoy equal legal protection, thus promoting complementary strengths and common development among different types of ownership. Deepen state-owned asset and enterprise reform, improve management and oversight mechanisms, strengthen strategic coordination among relevant administrative departments, optimize the layout and restructure the state-owned economy, and work to make state capital and state-owned enterprises stronger, better, and larger, enhancing their core functions and competitiveness. Further clarify the functional positioning of different types of state-owned enterprises, improve management of primary responsibilities and core businesses, and define priority investment areas and directions for state capital. Concentrate state capital in industries and key sectors vital to national security and the lifeline of the national economy, in public services, emergency response capabilities, and public-interest areas that affect people’s livelihoods, and in forward-looking, strategic emerging industries. Establish institutional arrangements to promote original innovation in state-owned enterprises. Deepen reforms of state-capital investment and operating companies. Introduce an evaluation system for state-owned enterprises’ fulfillment of strategic missions, improve the classification-based assessment system for SOEs, and conduct value-added accounting for the state economy. Promote independent operation of natural monopoly segments and market-oriented reforms of competitive segments in industries such as energy, railways, telecommunications, water conservancy, and utilities, and improve regulatory mechanisms. Adhere to policies and measures aimed at creating a favorable environment and providing more opportunities for the development of the non-public sector. Enact a Law on the Promotion of the Private Sector. Thoroughly dismantle market access barriers, open competitive infrastructure sectors fairly to business entities, and establish long-term mechanisms for private enterprises to participate in major national projects. Support capable private enterprises in leading major national technological breakthroughs, and further open major national research infrastructures to private firms. Improve financing support policies and systems for private enterprises, addressing difficulties and high costs of financing. Strengthen long-term regulation of enterprise-related fees and enact laws and regulations to clear overdue payments owed to enterprises. Accelerate the establishment of a comprehensive credit rating system for private enterprises and improve credit enhancement mechanisms for small and medium-sized private businesses. Support and guide private enterprises in improving corporate governance and management systems, strengthening compliance and preventing corruption risks. Enhance mid- and post-event supervision, standardizing administrative inspections involving private enterprises.Improve the modern enterprise system with Chinese characteristics, promote the entrepreneurial spirit, and support and guide enterprises of all types to enhance resource efficiency, improve management practices, fulfill social responsibilities, and accelerate the development of more world-class enterprises. (6) Build a unified national market. Promote uniformity in basic market rules and regulations, ensure fair and consistent market supervision, and achieve high-standard connectivity of market infrastructure. Strengthen rigid constraints on fair competition reviews, reinforce anti-monopoly and anti-unfair competition measures, and eliminate all regulations and practices that hinder the establishment of a unified national market and fair competition. Standardize local investment promotion laws and regulations, strictly prohibiting any illegal or non-compliant granting of policy incentives. Establish and improve a unified, standardized public resource trading platform system—covering tendering, government procurement, institutional procurement, and state-owned enterprise procurement—with information sharing, enabling transparent, end-to-end project management. Enhance overall market regulatory capacity and standards. Refine the national standards system and deepen reforms of local standards management mechanisms. Improve systems and rules governing factor markets to facilitate smooth circulation of production factors, efficient allocation of resources, and full release of market potential. Develop a unified urban–rural construction land market. Perfect foundational systems that promote the sound development of capital markets. Foster an integrated national market for technology and data. Refine mechanisms whereby factor prices are primarily determined by market supply and demand, preventing undue government interference in price formation. Establish sound mechanisms ensuring that labor, capital, land, knowledge, technology, management, and data—these production factors—are evaluated by the market based on their contributions, with remuneration determined accordingly. Advance price reforms in sectors such as water, energy, and transportation; optimize tiered pricing schemes for residential water, electricity, and gas consumption; and refine refined oil pricing mechanisms. Enhance the circulation system, accelerate the development of the Internet of Things, establish integrated and interconnected circulation rules and standards, and reduce society-wide logistics costs. Deepen reforms of the energy management system, build a unified national electricity market, and optimize operational scheduling mechanisms for oil and gas pipeline networks. Accelerate the cultivation of a comprehensive domestic demand system. Establish long-term mechanisms for government investment to support the construction of major projects that are foundational, public-benefit oriented, and strategically significant over the long term. Improve institutional frameworks that enable government investment to effectively stimulate private investment, deepen reforms of the investment approval system, and refine mechanisms that invigorate private capital investment and facilitate project implementation, thereby forming a market-driven mechanism for sustainable, endogenous growth through effective investment. Perfect long-term mechanisms to expand consumption, reduce restrictive measures, appropriately increase public consumption, and actively advance the "first-launch economy." (7) Improve fundamental systems of the market economy. Refine the property rights system, providing equal and durable legal protection for property rights across all forms of ownership, and establishing an efficient, comprehensive intellectual property management framework. Enhance market information disclosure systems and develop robust protections for trade secrets. Implement equal accountability, criminal liability, and penalties for violations of property rights and legitimate interests across all economic sectors, and improve punitive damages systems. Strengthen law enforcement and judicial protection of property rights, prevent and correct instances of administrative or criminal intervention in economic disputes, and establish sound mechanisms for legally identifying and rectifying wrongful cases involving businesses. Refine market access systems and optimize market entry conditions for new business models and emerging sectors. Deepen reforms of the registered capital subscription registration system, enforcing timely and lawful payment of subscribed capital. Improve corporate bankruptcy mechanisms, explore the establishment of personal bankruptcy systems, advance supporting reforms related to company deregistration, and refine exit procedures for enterprises. Strengthen the social credit system and related regulatory frameworks. III. Improving Institutional Mechanisms for High-Quality Economic Development High-quality development is the primary task in building a modern socialist country in all respects. We must orient reform around the new development philosophy, ground ourselves in the new stage of development, deepen supply-side structural reform, refine incentive and constraint mechanisms for promoting high-quality development, and cultivate new drivers and advantages for growth. (8) Establish sound institutional mechanisms tailored to local conditions for developing new productive forces. Promote revolutionary technological breakthroughs, innovative allocation of production factors, and profound industrial transformation and upgrading. Facilitate optimized combinations and leaps forward among workers, means of labor, and objects of labor, fostering new industries, business models, and sources of momentum, and developing productive forces characterized by advanced technology, high efficiency, and superior quality. Strengthen research and development in key common technologies, cutting-edge leading-edge technologies, modern engineering technologies, and disruptive innovations. Enhance institutional provisions for new fields and emerging tracks, establish mechanisms for increasing investment in future industries, and refine policies and governance frameworks to support the strategic development of next-generation information technology, artificial intelligence, aerospace, new energy, new materials, high-end equipment, biomedicine, quantum technology, and other emerging sectors, guiding the healthy and orderly growth of nascent industries. Use national standards to lead the optimization and upgrading of traditional industries, encouraging enterprises to adopt digital and intelligent technologies as well as green technologies to modernize and upgrade conventional sectors. Reinforce environmental and safety-related regulatory constraints. Develop relevant rules and policies to expedite the formation of production relations better aligned with these new productive forces, encouraging the concentration of advanced production factors toward the development of new productive forces and significantly boosting total factor productivity. Encourage and regulate angel investment, venture capital, and private equity investments, further leveraging the role of government investment funds and cultivating patient capital. (9) Establish systems that promote deep integration between the real economy and the digital economy. Accelerate the advancement of a new type of industrialization, foster and strengthen clusters of advanced manufacturing...

2026-06-23

Xi Jinping: Explanation on the Decision of the CPC Central Committee on Further Comprehensively Deepening Reform and Advancing Chinese-style Modernization

Explanation of the “Decision of the CPC Central Committee on Further Deepening Reform in All Respects and Advancing Chinese-style Modernization” Xi Jinping Comrades, On behalf of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, I would like to present an explanation to the plenary session regarding the drafting process of the “Decision of the CPC Central Committee on Further Deepening Reform in All Respects and Advancing Chinese-style Modernization.” I. Considerations for Determining the Agenda of the Plenary Session Planning and deploying reforms around the Party’s central tasks has been a successful experience in leading reform and opening-up. Based on practical experience and current needs, the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee has decided that the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee will deliberate on further deepening reform in all respects and advancing Chinese-style modernization. The main considerations are as follows: First, this is urgently needed to unite the people, pool our strengths, and realize the Party’s central task in the new era and on the new journey. Practice has fully demonstrated that during the new period of reform and opening-up and socialist modernization, China has made great strides in catching up with the times thanks to reform and opening-up. Since the 18th National Congress of the CPC, historic achievements and transformative changes have been realized in the cause of the Party and the country, also owing to reform and opening-up. On the new journey ahead, creating a new landscape in advancing Chinese-style modernization still depends on reform and opening-up. The 20th National Congress of the CPC has set forth the central task of building a strong socialist modern country in all respects and achieving the Second Centenary Goal, comprehensively promoting the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation through Chinese-style modernization. It has elaborated on the distinctive features, essential requirements, and major principles of Chinese-style modernization, and laid out strategic plans for its advancement. To implement these strategic plans and turn the blueprint of Chinese-style modernization into reality, it is fundamental to further deepen reform in all respects, continuously improve institutional mechanisms across all sectors, and provide institutional safeguards for advancing Chinese-style modernization. Second, this is urgently needed to improve and develop the system of socialism with Chinese characteristics and to advance the modernization of the national governance system and governance capacity. Since the 18th National Congress of the CPC, we have emphasized institutional development as the central thread, improving systems across the board through comprehensive deepening of reform, thereby making the system of socialism with Chinese characteristics more mature and well-defined, and significantly raising the level of modernization of the national governance system and governance capacity, providing robust institutional guarantees for building a moderately prosperous society in all respects. At the same time, it must be clearly recognized that perfecting the system of socialism with Chinese characteristics is a dynamic process that inevitably evolves alongside practical developments. Existing institutions need continuous improvement, while new fields and practices require institutional innovation to fill gaps. In the face of new circumstances and tasks, we must further deepen reform in all respects, continue to refine institutional mechanisms across all sectors, consolidate foundations, leverage strengths, address weaknesses, and strengthen areas of weakness, so as to better translate China’s institutional advantages into effective national governance. Third, this is urgently needed to promote high-quality development and better adapt to the changing principal social contradiction in China. At present, the most prominent issue hindering high-quality development remains unbalanced and inadequate development. For example, the market system is still imperfect, market development is insufficient, the relationship between government and market has not yet been fully rationalized, innovation capacity does not meet the demands of high-quality development, the industrial structure is large but not strong, comprehensive but not refined, critical core technologies remain subject to external control, the agricultural foundation is still unstable, disparities in urban–rural and regional development, as well as income distribution, remain significant, and shortcomings persist in ensuring people’s livelihoods and protecting the ecological environment. In essence, these problems reflect the evolving principal social contradiction—they are issues arising from development itself—and must be addressed through further deepening reform in all respects, tackling them at the institutional and systemic levels. Fourth, this is urgently needed to effectively respond to major risks and challenges and ensure the steady and sustained progress of the Party and the country. Advancing Chinese-style modernization is an entirely new undertaking, and along the way, various contradictions, risks, and challenges are bound to arise. Particularly now, as the world undergoes profound changes unseen in a century—frequent localized conflicts and turmoil, escalating global issues, and mounting external pressure and containment—China’s development has entered a period characterized by both strategic opportunities and risks, with increasing uncertainties and unpredictable factors. Events such as “black swans” and “gray rhinos” may occur at any time. To effectively address these risks and challenges and secure strategic initiative amid intensifying international competition, we must further deepen reform in all respects, using sound institutions to prevent and defuse risks, respond effectively to challenges, create new opportunities amid crises, and open up new prospects amidst changing circumstances. II. The Drafting Process of the Decision In November 2023, the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee decided to establish a drafting group for the documents of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, with me serving as the group leader and comrades Wang Huning, Cai Qi, and Ding Xuexiang as deputy leaders, tasked under the leadership of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau to undertake the drafting work. On December 8, the drafting group held its first plenary meeting, officially launching the drafting process. Over the course of more than seven months, the drafting group conducted in-depth investigations and studies, extensively solicited opinions, carried out specialized deliberations, and repeatedly discussed and revised the draft. During the drafting of the decision, we focused on the following key points: First, we summarized and applied the valuable experiences gained since the launch of reform and opening-up, particularly during the new era of comprehensive deepening of reform, to determine guiding principles and uphold the correct political direction. Second, we closely aligned the planning for further deepening reform in all respects with advancing Chinese-style modernization and implementing the strategic plans adopted at the 20th National Congress of the CPC, maintaining a problem-oriented approach. Third, we prioritized key areas, emphasizing institutional and mechanism reforms, highlighting strategic and overarching major reforms, underscoring the pivotal role of economic system reform, and reinforcing the leading role of reform. Fourth, we put the people first, formulating and advancing reforms based on their overall interests, fundamental interests, and long-term interests. Fifth, we strengthened systematic integration, enhancing holistic planning and coordinated arrangements for reform, ensuring that reforms across different sectors complement one another and operate efficiently together. Throughout the drafting process, we upheld the principles of democracy and pooled wisdom at every stage. On November 27, 2023, the CPC Central Committee issued a notice soliciting opinions from all regions, departments, sectors, and certain cadres and members of the public regarding the agenda of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee. Participants unanimously agreed that the decision by the CPC Central Committee to focus on further deepening reform in all respects and advancing Chinese-style modernization at the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee demonstrates a firm resolve and a strong sense of mission to carry reform through to the end; it reaffirms the banner and path to be followed in the new era and on the new journey, and holds great and far-reaching significance for advancing the cause of national rejuvenation and building a strong country through Chinese-style modernization. Various regions, departments, and sectors submitted numerous valuable suggestions concerning the theme, framework, and key measures of the document, providing important references for the drafting process. On May 7, 2024, the draft decision was circulated within the Party to solicit opinions from a select group, including senior Party members, leaders of the democratic parties, heads of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, and representatives of non-affiliated individuals, as well as relevant enterprises and experts. Feedback indicated unanimous agreement that the draft decision, centered on advancing Chinese-style modernization, outlines strategic measures for further deepening reform in all respects, adheres to the correct political direction, focuses on addressing major institutional and mechanistic issues necessary for realizing Chinese-style modernization, features a clear theme, highlights key priorities, and proposes pragmatic and feasible measures. It serves as a comprehensive mobilization and deployment for advancing reform in all respects—both in breadth and depth—on the new journey ahead, fully reflecting the historical initiative to improve and develop the system of socialism with Chinese characteristics and to modernize the national governance system and governance capacity, and will undoubtedly provide powerful impetus and institutional support for Chinese-style modernization. At the same time, stakeholders submitted a total of 1,911 amendments and suggestions. The drafting group carefully reviewed these inputs, absorbing as many as possible and making 221 revisions. During the drafting process, the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau convened three meetings, and the Political Bureau held two meetings to deliberate and revise the draft, ultimately producing the version submitted for consideration at this plenary session. III. Basic Framework and Main Contents of the Decision Apart from the introduction and conclusion, the decision comprises 15 sections organized into three major parts. The first section constitutes Part One—a general discussion—primarily expounding the significant importance and overall requirements of further deepening reform in all respects and advancing Chinese-style modernization. Sections Two through Fourteen comprise Part Two—detailed discussions—mainly outlining reforms in the economic, political, cultural, social, ecological, national security, defense, and military spheres. Section Fifteen forms Part Three, focusing on strengthening the Party’s leadership over reform, deepening institutional reforms related to Party building, and intensifying efforts to maintain integrity and combat corruption. The content is systematically arranged, with a total of 60 items listed. The decision anchors itself in the goal of basically achieving socialist modernization by 2035, with particular emphasis on major reform initiatives for the next five years. Its content exhibits the following salient features: First, it underscores the pivotal role of economic system reform. Deepening economic system reform remains the focal point of further deepening reform in all respects, with the primary tasks being to improve institutional mechanisms conducive to high-quality development, cultivate new drivers and advantages for growth, uphold and implement the principle of “two unwavering commitments,” build a unified national market, and refine the basic institutions of the market economy. Centered on the core issue of properly managing the relationship between government and market, the decision places the establishment of a high-standard socialist market economy at the forefront, laying out specific measures for key areas and critical links in economic system reform. With a view to strengthening the core functions and competitiveness of state-owned enterprises, it calls for enhanced strategic coordination among relevant administrative departments, optimization and structural adjustment of the layout of state-owned economies, and efforts to make state capital and SOEs stronger, better, and larger. In addition, to promote the development of the non-public sector, it proposes enacting a law to foster private-sector development, strengthening legal and judicial protection of property rights, and preventing and correcting interference in economic disputes through administrative or criminal means. It also advocates tightening rigid constraints on fair competition reviews, eliminating regulations and practices that hinder the unified national market and fair competition, and improving systems and rules governing factor markets, among other measures. These steps will better unleash the endogenous dynamism and innovative vitality of the entire society. The decision also lays out measures to improve the institutional mechanisms for promoting high-quality economic development and fostering the emergence of new productive forces. Focusing on developing productive forces characterized by high technology, high efficiency, and high quality, it calls for strengthening institutional provisions in emerging fields and new tracks, establishing mechanisms for increasing investment in future industries, using national standards to guide the upgrading and optimization of traditional industries, and encouraging the concentration of advanced production factors toward the development of new productive forces. Furthermore, the decision makes arrangements to improve the macroeconomic governance system. It proposes refining the national strategic planning system and policy coordination mechanisms; coordinating fiscal and tax reforms to increase local financial autonomy, expand local tax bases, appropriately broaden the scope of special bonds issued by local governments, and moderately strengthen central authority while raising the proportion of central government expenditures; improving the positioning and governance of financial institutions, enhancing the function of capital markets in coordinating investment and financing, and perfecting the financial regulatory framework. The decision also addresses the improvement of institutional mechanisms for integrated urban–rural development. It calls for refining the institutional framework for advancing new-type urbanization; consolidating and improving the basic rural operating system; enhancing support systems for strengthening agriculture, benefiting farmers, and enriching rural communities; and deepening land system reform. Finally, the decision sets out measures to improve the institutional mechanisms for high-level opening-up. It proposes steadily expanding institutional openness; deepening reforms of the foreign trade system; further reforming the management systems for foreign investment and outbound investment; and optimizing the regional layout of opening-up.Improve and advance the mechanisms for high-quality joint development of the Belt and Road Initiative. Second, emphasis is placed on establishing institutional mechanisms that support comprehensive innovation. The draft decision coordinates and promotes integrated reforms across education, science and technology, and talent systems, stressing the deepening of comprehensive educational reform, the reform of the science and technology system, and the reform of talent development mechanisms, thereby enhancing the overall effectiveness of the national innovation system. In terms of education system reform, it proposes advancing university reforms in a categorized manner, establishing mechanisms for adjusting discipline structures and talent cultivation models guided by scientific and technological development and national strategic needs, and strategically expanding programs in urgently needed disciplines and specialties. It also calls for improving university mechanisms for scientific and technological innovation and increasing the efficiency of translating research outcomes into practical applications. Regarding science and technology system reform, the proposal underscores strengthening the nation’s strategic scientific and technological capabilities, optimizing the positioning and layout of national research institutions, top-tier research universities, and leading technology enterprises, refining the management of science and technology programs, and reinforcing forward-looking and pioneering arrangements in fundamental research, interdisciplinary frontier areas, and key fields. It further emphasizes bolstering the role of enterprises as the main actors in technological innovation, establishing mechanisms to nurture and expand leading technology firms, allowing research-oriented public institutions to adopt more flexible management systems than ordinary public institutions, and exploring enterprise‑style management approaches. Additionally, it calls for deepening reforms to empower researchers with ownership rights over their scientific and technological achievements. As for talent development system reform, the proposal advocates accelerating the building of a national strategic talent pool and elevating the quality of all categories of talent. It seeks to improve mechanisms for identifying, selecting, and cultivating young innovative talents, better safeguarding the treatment and benefits of young scientific and technological personnel, strengthening talent incentive mechanisms, and granting greater autonomy to employing entities while reducing bureaucratic constraints on talent. Moreover, it aims to refine support and guarantee mechanisms for overseas‑recruited talent. Third, the focus is on comprehensive reform. Under the framework of coordinating the “five-sphere integrated plan” and the “four-pronged comprehensive strategy,” the draft decision outlines plans to further deepen reform across the board, comprehensively deploying economic system reform alongside reforms in other sectors. In the areas of democracy and the rule of law, separate measures are laid out to improve the system of whole-process people’s democracy and to refine the socialist rule-of-law system with Chinese characteristics. These include strengthening institutional frameworks for ensuring the people’s role as masters of the country; improving consultative democratic mechanisms; perfecting grassroots democratic systems; and refining the overarching structure of united front work. In addition, the proposal calls for strengthening legislation in key, emerging, and foreign-related fields; establishing sound institutional mechanisms whereby supervisory, public security, procuratorial, judicial, and administrative organs each perform their respective functions while exercising mutual coordination and checks and balances among supervisory, investigative, prosecutorial, adjudicatory, and enforcement powers; and improving mechanisms for advancing the construction of a law-based society. In cultural system reform, with an eye toward promoting modernization that harmoniously integrates material and spiritual civilization, the proposal suggests institutionalizing and normalizing education in ideals and beliefs, improving mechanisms for cultivating, practicing, and creating civilized behavior, optimizing mechanisms for delivering cultural services and products, establishing direct access channels for high-quality cultural resources to the grassroots level, refining the comprehensive governance system for cyberspace, and restructuring international communication frameworks to build a more effective international communication system. With regard to improving the institutional framework for safeguarding and enhancing people’s livelihoods, the proposal calls for refining the income distribution system and regulating income distribution order; optimizing the policy environment for entrepreneurship and employment, supporting and standardizing the development of new forms of employment; improving social security systems for flexibly employed workers, rural migrant workers, and those in new employment forms, and completely abolishing household registration restrictions on participation in social insurance at the place of employment. It also advocates expediting the establishment of a new model for real estate development, fully empowering local governments with autonomous authority over real estate market regulation; deepening medical and healthcare system reform and implementing a health‑first development strategy; and improving the population development support and service system, refining policies and incentive mechanisms to encourage childbirth, and perfecting policy frameworks for developing elderly care services and industries, while steadily and prudently advancing gradual reforms to raise the statutory retirement age based on principles of voluntariness and flexibility. In ecological civilization system reform, the proposal calls for improving the foundational institutional framework of ecological civilization, refining the ecological and environmental governance system, and strengthening mechanisms for green and low‑carbon development. It further advocates implementing regionally differentiated, precise environmental management systems, establishing horizontal ecological compensation mechanisms, enacting fiscal, financial, investment, and pricing policies and standards that support green and low‑carbon development, and accelerating the planning and construction of a new energy system. Fourth, the focus is on balancing development and security. National security serves as a crucial foundation for ensuring the steady and sustained progress of Chinese‑style modernization. The draft decision places the safeguarding of national security in an even more prominent position, proposing the construction of a coordinated and efficient national security protection system centered on modernizing the national security system and capabilities, advancing the technological empowerment of national security, improving the emergency response and support system for major public emergencies, establishing an AI safety regulatory regime, exploring the creation of a unified national population management system, and refining the overall social security prevention and control system to severely punish, in accordance with the law, criminal activities that have drawn strong public concern. Furthermore, it calls for establishing and improving coordination mechanisms for peripheral security work, strengthening mechanisms to counter sanctions, interference, and “long-arm jurisdiction,” refining trade risk prevention and control mechanisms, perfecting the legal and rule‑of‑law implementation framework for foreign‑related laws and regulations, and deepening international cooperation in law enforcement and judicial affairs. Around maintaining…

2026-06-23

Flood Control Safety || Typhoon “Gami” is on its way!

26th–27th Typhoon “Gami” will bring windy and rainy conditions, with localized heavy rainfall and a relief from the heat. Based on the spirit of the flood-control consultation meeting held by the Provincial Flood Control Headquarters on July 25 and relevant information released by Fengxin County, Typhoon “Gami” is expected to bring windy and rainy weather, with localized heavy rain, from the 26th to the 27th. Employees in affected areas are advised to take note of the following: First, the inclement weather may adversely affect waterborne and road traffic; please remain vigilant. Second, temporary sheds, dilapidated buildings, and other structures should be protected against strong winds—conduct safety inspections in advance and implement reinforcement measures. Personnel working at heights and those involved in ongoing construction projects must prioritize workplace safety. I. Current Status and Forecast of the Typhoon’s Path At 14:00 today (the 24th), the center of this year’s No. 3 typhoon, “Gami” (classified as a super typhoon), was located approximately 105 kilometers southeast of Yilan County, Taiwan, over open waters (24.1°N, 122.5°E). The maximum sustained winds near the center reached Level 17 (58 m/s), with a minimum central pressure of 925 hPa. “Gami” is forecast to move northwest at 10–15 km/h, maintaining its intensity. It is expected to make landfall along the central and northern coast of Taiwan tonight, then traverse the island before making another landfall between Fuding and Jinjiang in Fujian Province during the afternoon or evening of the 25th (at typhoon or severe typhoon strength, with winds of 33–42 m/s, corresponding to Levels 12–14). Afterward, it will continue moving northwest, entering Jiangxi Province between Shangrao, Yingtan, and Fuzhou on the afternoon of the 26th (as a tropical storm), and exiting the province through Jiujiang on the morning of the 27th (see map below). II. Impact of the Typhoon on Fengxin County From the 25th to the 27th, under the influence of Typhoon “Gami,” Fengxin County is expected to experience strong winds and precipitation, with accumulated rainfall ranging from 50 to 80 mm, locally exceeding 100 mm. Rainfall distribution will be highly uneven, leading to a noticeable easing of the high-temperature conditions. During the period of “Gami’s” impact, wind gusts on rivers, lakes, plains, river valleys, and high-altitude mountainous areas could reach around Level 7. III. Detailed Weather Forecast - On the 26th: Following the weakening of the typhoon, it will enter Jiangxi Province. Fengxin County will see heavy rain, with some areas experiencing torrential downpours. Wind speeds will increase to Level 4, with gusts reaching around Level 7 over rivers, lakes, plains, river valleys, and high-altitude mountainous regions. - On the 27th: Moderate to heavy rain or thunderstorms, with southerly winds at Levels 3–4 and gusts of Levels 6–7. - On the 28th: Partly cloudy, with scattered showers or thundershowers in some areas. Winds will gradually weaken to Levels 2–3. - After the 29th: Clear skies and hot weather will return, with isolated afternoon or evening showers or thundershowers. The weather will revert to clear, hot conditions after the 29th, though localized showers or thunderstorms may occur in the afternoons and evenings.

2026-06-23

Communiqué of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China

2026-06-23

Revisiting Glorious Years, Carrying Forward the Red Legacy — The Party Branches Affiliated with Southern Environmental Protection Organize a “July 1st”–Themed Red‑Inspired Field Study Activity

To celebrate the 103rd anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, promote the great spirit of Party building, strengthen the Party’s leadership over state-owned enterprises, enhance Party member education, improve personal cultivation, reinforce Party consciousness, and foster a positive image among Party members—thereby effectively enhancing the capacity of Party cadres to fulfill their duties—Southern Environmental Protection recently organized a red-themed walking tour activity under the theme “Revisiting Glorious Years, Carrying Forward the Red Legacy.” --- YePing Ancient Village: A Legacy of Red Finance Passed Down Through Generations At the YePing Revolutionary Site Complex, guided by docents, participants visited key revolutionary sites and memorials, including the former site of the National Bank of the Chinese Soviet Republic. It was within these modest buildings—each covering less than 200 square meters—that the pioneers of the Republic laid the foundation for China’s red financial system, accumulated invaluable experience for establishing a nationwide banking framework, and left behind an enduring revolutionary spirit that continues to inspire generations. --- The Sweet Spring of Hongjing: Timeless Bonds Between the Military and the People “Never forget those who dug the well when you drink its water; always remember Chairman Mao!” Standing beside the Red Well in Shazhouba, attendees listened to a vivid mini‑Party lesson, engaged in discussions about the cultural significance of the Red Well, and even tasted the cool, clear spring water drawn with a wooden ladle. Amidst the sweltering summer heat, they felt both the invigorating power of the revolutionary spirit and the refreshing sweetness of the spring, as if transported back to the revolutionary era, deeply experiencing the unbreakable bond between the Party and the people—sharing the same breath and destiny. --- A Solemn Hall: Echoes of Revolutionary Days Resonate Through Time Entering the Grand Hall of the Provisional Central Government of the Chinese Soviet Republic, participants took their seats in solemn silence, listening intently as guides shared stories from the past. Outside the hall, accompanied by the stirring songs and resolute steps of veteran soldiers, everyone revisited the long and turbulent years of revolution, planting deep roots of red heritage in their hearts. (Contributed by Chen Ting, Party and Mass Work Department)

2026-06-23

Southern Environmental Protection Participates in the 2024 Shenzhou Funeral and Cemetery Technology Culture Festival

Recently, a southern environmental organization participated in the 2024 Shenzhou Funeral Service Science and Culture Festival, hosted by the editorial department of Shenzhou Funeral Service magazine and co-organized by the Youth and Social Work Committee, the Internet Plus Working Committee of the China Funeral Association, the Beijing Funeral Association, the Tianjin Funeral Industry Association, as well as several other relevant organizations and institutions. According to reports, the festival was themed “Cultural Creativity Leads, Technology Empowers,” exploring how to revitalize and invigorate traditional funeral culture amid the wave of technological innovation. Through a series of activities—including brand promotions, new-product showcases, skill‑training workshops, and cultural‑creative design events—the festival highlighted advances in funeral‑related technology while actively promoting green and civilized funeral practices. (Contributed by Huang Jian, Sales Department)

2026-06-23

Party Discipline Study and Education || Important Expositions of General Secretary Xi Jinping on the Party’s Disciplinary Construction (Selected from 2024)

2026-06-23

The national finals of the Civil Affairs Industry Vocational Skills Competition are just around the corner.

According to the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Civil Affairs, the finals of the National Vocational Skills Competition for the Civil Affairs Sector will be held in Nanjing, Jiangsu, from May 29 to 31. This competition is the most prestigious, covers the widest range of professions, attracts the largest number of participants, and has the greatest influence among all comprehensive events in the civil affairs field. The event is jointly hosted by the Ministry of Civil Affairs, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, and the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, with the Jiangsu Provincial People’s Government serving as the organizer. The Jiangsu Provincial Department of Civil Affairs, the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Human Resources and Social Security, the Jiangsu Provincial Federation of Trade Unions, and the Nanjing Municipal People’s Government are co-organizers. This National Vocational Skills Competition for the Civil Affairs Sector is a first-class national-level event, themed “Rooted in Love, Mastered Through Skill, Benefiting the People.” It features five competition categories: elderly care workers, cremation specialists, cemetery administrators, prosthetists, and orthotists. Contestants who rank among the top five in the national finals will, upon approval by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, be awarded the title of “National Technical Expert.” Since the competition was launched last December, after rigorous selection and intense competition, 307 outstanding professionals from across the country have emerged as winners. Thirty-two participating teams will gather in Nanjing to showcase their skills, convey professional warmth through exceptional craftsmanship, and continuously elevate the level of professionalism in civil affairs services. The list of 307 finalists is as follows:

2026-06-23

Southern Environmental Protection Inherits the Spirit of May Fourth, Building Youthful Dreams Together

To thoroughly study and implement Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, and to further carry forward the “May Fourth” spirit of patriotism, progress, democracy, and science, members of the Southern Environmental Protection Organization—along with young cadres and employees—recently visited the Nanchang City Planning Exhibition Center. At the Nanchang City Planning Exhibition Center, through multimedia displays, sand table models, and interactive experiences, participants gained an immersive understanding of Nanchang’s history, present, and future. They witnessed the city’s prosperity and transformation, appreciated the dynamism and charm of its urban development, and deepened their intuitive grasp of the provincial capital’s leading role and the initiative to build a “transportation‑strong city.” By exploring Nanchang’s history and uncovering the essence of our times, this visit not only provided young cadres and employees with a more profound understanding of the city’s past but also underscored the importance of every young person stepping up to shoulder their responsibilities in the course of contemporary development and contributing their youthful energy to the broader landscape of the times. (Provided by the Party and Mass Work Department)

2026-06-23