Tongfang Academy Micro-Party Class, Issue 294: An Important Article by General Secretary Xi Jinping Published in the Journal “Qiushi”—Speech at the Second Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Party

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2024-09-19

Tongfang Academy

Micro Party Class · Issue 294


The magazine "Qiushi" publishes an important article by General Secretary Xi Jinping.

Speech at the Second Plenary Session of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Party






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This issue's speaker


The 18th issue of the magazine "Qiushi," to be published on September 16, will feature an important article by Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the People's Republic of China, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, titled "Speech at the Second Plenary Session of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC National Congress."

The article emphasizes that the “Decision” adopted at the plenary session summarizes and draws upon the experiences gained since the reform and opening-up, particularly the profound reforms carried out in the new era. It provides an in-depth analysis of the new situation and new requirements confronting the advancement of Chinese-style modernization, and it pools the wisdom of the entire Party and society to scientifically formulate a comprehensive plan for further deepening reform around the goal of Chinese-style modernization. This Decision serves as a guiding document for further deepening reform comprehensively on the new journey ahead. Studying and implementing the spirit of the plenary session thoroughly is a major political task for the entire Party and the whole nation both now and in the period to come.

The article points out that we must deeply study and thoroughly grasp the spirit of the plenary session. First, we must profoundly understand and master the theme of further comprehensively deepening reform. On this new journey, what will enable us to further unite our hearts and minds and rally our strength? It is precisely Chinese-style modernization. Further comprehensive deepening of reform must be closely centered around the theme of advancing Chinese-style modernization. Second, we must profoundly understand and master the major principles guiding further comprehensive deepening of reform. The “Six Persistences” outlined in the Decision represent a scientific summary of the valuable experiences gained since the reform and opening-up, especially during the new era of comprehensive deepening of reform. They are a significant achievement of our Party’s continuous deepening of its systematic understanding of the laws governing reform, and they hold great guiding significance for enhancing the scientific nature, foresight, initiative, and creativity of further comprehensive deepening of reform, thus ensuring that reform progresses steadily and sustainably. Third, we must profoundly understand and master the major initiatives for further comprehensive deepening of reform. All Party members should recognize and grasp these major reform initiatives from a strategic and holistic perspective, fully comprehend the intent behind the reforms, accurately identify their direction, and unswervingly push them forward. Fourth, we must profoundly understand and master the fundamental guarantee for further comprehensive deepening of reform. Further comprehensive deepening of reform must be carried out under the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee, ensuring that reform always advances along the correct political course.

The article points out that it is essential to earnestly implement and carry out the tasks laid down in the "Decision." First, we must strengthen organizational leadership. We need to carefully organize and coordinate efforts, scientifically develop reform task lists, timetables, and priority sequences, and clearly define the implementing bodies and responsibilities for each reform initiative. Second, we must adhere to a holistic approach. We should follow the principle of establishing new systems before dismantling old ones—and refrain from dismantling existing systems without first establishing new ones. We must accurately identify the strategic priorities of reform, rationally arrange the sequence, pace, and timing of reform measures, enhance coordination and synergy among various reform initiatives, ensure consistency in the direction of reform, resolutely prevent and overcome parochialism, and maintain continuity in our work. Third, we must encourage exploration and innovation. All regions and departments should adopt a nationwide, coordinated mindset and spare no effort to fully and faithfully implement the principles, specific measures, and requirements set forth by the Party Central Committee. At the same time, we should identify the key contradictions and primary aspects of these contradictions facing our own regions and departments, and formulate concrete reform measures that are truly suited to local realities. For new issues arising in new fields and new practices, we must fully respect the pioneering spirit of the grassroots and the people, and encourage bold exploration and innovation. Fourth, we must strive for tangible results. We need to establish and improve a reform promotion mechanism characterized by clear responsibilities, complete chains, and seamless links. From the design of reform plans to their implementation, every step must facilitate effective execution and problem-solving, and we must guard against negative tendencies such as overemphasizing document drafting while neglecting actual implementation.

The article emphasizes the need to solidly carry out the work for the second half of the year. First, we must unswervingly achieve the economic and social development goals set for the whole year. We should effectively implement macroeconomic policies, actively expand domestic demand, develop new-quality productive forces tailored to local conditions, accelerate the cultivation of new drivers for foreign trade, steadily promote green and low-carbon development, earnestly safeguard and improve people’s livelihoods, and consolidate and extend the achievements made in poverty alleviation. Second, we must strike a proper balance between development and security. We should rigorously implement measures to prevent and resolve risks in key areas, strictly enforce responsibilities for safe production, enhance monitoring and prevention measures for natural disasters—especially floods—and fortify the network for preventing and controlling social security risks, thereby effectively maintaining social stability. We must also respond effectively to external risks and challenges and proactively shape a favorable external environment. Third, we should do a good job in summarizing, evaluating, and planning for the “Five-Year Plan.” We should summarize and evaluate the implementation of the 14th Five-Year Plan and earnestly carry out preliminary planning for the 15th Five-Year Plan. Fourth, we must deepen the comprehensive and strict governance of the Party. In conjunction with studying, publicizing, and implementing the spirit of the plenary session, we should strengthen the Party’s ideological armament with innovative theories, improve the system for comprehensively and strictly governing the Party, genuinely improve work styles, tackle the persistent problems of formalism and bureaucracy, further advance efforts to build integrity within the Party and fight corruption, consolidate and expand the outcomes of thematic education, deepen Party discipline education, and continuously enhance the Party’s creativity, cohesion, and combat effectiveness.

Source | People's Daily Online, Official Website for Party History Study and Education


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