CPC central committee holds symposium on economic work

Source: Xinhua|2018-08-01 00:24:21|Editor: Chengcheng

BEIJING, July 31 (Xinhua) -- The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) convened a symposium earlier this month to listen to the suggestions of leading members of non-Communist parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, and representatives of personages without party affiliation over the current economic situation and the economic work in the latter half of the year.

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the symposium held on July 17 and delivered an important speech emphasizing that the country must capitalize on the advantages of the system of CPC-led multiparty cooperation and political consultation.

"It is necessary for [non-Communist parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, and personages without party affiliation] to serve as good advisers, helpers, and colleagues of the CPC, advance scientific, democratic, and law-based decision-making, push for the modernization of China's system and capacity for governance, and make joint efforts in properly handling the affairs of China," Xi said.

The meeting was also attended by Li Keqiang, Wang Yang, Wang Huning, and Han Zheng, all members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee.

Li introduced China's economic work in the first half of the year and the CPC Central Committee's considerations for economic work in the latter half.

In his speech to the meeting, Xi noted that both China and the world have undergone profound and complex changes since the beginning of this year.

"The CPC Central Committee has reviewed the trends, charted the course, and devised master plans accordingly," he said.

In implementing the decisions and plans made by the CPC Central Committee, all regions and all government departments have upheld the underlying principle of pursuing progress while ensuring stability, remained committed to the new development philosophy, and met the requirements of high-quality development, he said.

The supply-side structural reform has made further headway, and faster strides have been taken on the front of reform and opening-up, as well as winning the "three tough battles," Xi added.

"[Therefore] China's economy has made new progress this year," he noted.

Xi expressed heartfelt gratitude to the non-Communist parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce and people representing personages without party affiliation on behalf of the CPC Central Committee for their opinions and suggestions on issues of major importance including high-quality development, rural revitalization, and coordinated regional development.

He said they had fully affirmed the achievements of the economic work in the first six months and the CPC Central Committee will take their opinions seriously.

In the latter half, China should uphold the underlying principle of pursuing progress while ensuring stability to seek progress in aspects including reform and opening-up and economic restructuring on the basis of maintaining overall economic and social stability, Xi said.

China must coordinate efforts and policies to stabilize employment, finance, foreign trade, foreign investment, investment, and expectations, Xi said.

The country should also ensure people's livelihoods and social security, coordinate the work of economic and social development, and maintain steady and healthy economic growth, Xi added.

Xi hoped that all related parties would understand the current economic situation correctly, stay confident and resolved, and build a broader consensus.

"I hope you will unite even closer around the CPC Central Committee to unswervingly advance the great cause of the socialism with Chinese characteristics," he said.

He also hoped that all related parties focus on the target set at the 19th National Congress of the CPC and contribute ideas and efforts to push for high-quality development.

Thorough research should be made on major issues such as key strategies set out at the 19th National Congress of the CPC, major social conflicts, implementation of important strategies, how to win the "three battles," cracking "hard nuts" in implementing comprehensive reforms, how to advance innovation, and issues concerning people's interests, he said.

"Valuable advice should come out of grassroots surveys," Xi said.

Xi said it is important to correctly understand current topical issues so as to build a sound environment for economic and social development, and it is necessary for related parties to strengthen communications and guidance with the public so as to make them objectively understand the current situation.

"We are capable of overcoming all kinds of risks and challenges with the strong leadership of CPC Central Committee and the concerted efforts of the Chinese people, the solid foundation and rich experience accumulated in the 40 years of reform and opening-up, China's vast domestic market and resilient economy as well as its potential and leeway," Xi said.

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中国共产党中央委员会举行经济工作座谈会

（7月31日 新华社电 北京）本月初，中国共产党中央委员会举行座谈会，听取参政党、全国工商联的领导成员及无党派人士关于当下经济形势和下半年开展经济工作的建议。

习近平，中共中央委员会主席，主持了本月17日召开的座谈会，并（在会上）作重要讲话，强调了中国必须利用好中共领导的多党合作及政治协商的系统。

“各民主党派、全国工商联、无党派人士作为中国共产党重要的建议者、协作者和伙伴，一同强化科技、民主和依法治国，并推进中国治理体系和治理能力的现代化进程，并形成处理 国家事务的合力，对于（这些人）是很必要的。”习近平指出。

李克强、王沪宁、韩正等中共中央政治局常委全体成员出席了当天的会议。

在讲话中，习近平提到从今年开始，中国和世界已经历了深度的、复杂的变化。

“中国共产党中央委员会重新审视了当下的形势（或趋势），探讨了进程，并做了顶层设计。”他说。

在对中共中央的决定和计划的执行（落实）中，所有地区和政府部门在确保稳定的前提下，都积极谋求发展，使哲学发展迸发新的生机，同时，高水平的需求也得到相应的满足，习近平补充。

供给侧结构性改革已经取得了深度的发展，同时，在改革开放的前沿也正这样的快速大跨步（前进），也赢得了三大攻坚战的胜利，习说。

习近平对民主党派、全国工商联、无党派人士就中国的重要问题包括高速发展，农村振兴和协调地区发展等方面对中国共产党的倾囊相建表示感谢。

他说，他们已经充分论证了前六个月中国经济发展所取得的成果，以及中共中央委员会将会认真思考他们的建议。

下半年，中国在保证稳定的前提下，将继续支持追求发展的根本要求，在如改革开放、经济基于全面的经济社会稳定的基础上进行的重构，习近平说。

中国必须协调动力和政策来保障就业、金融、外交、对外投资和预期，习近平说。

中国应该确保人民群众的生活及社会安定，协调经济工作和社会发展，保持稳定健康的经济发展，习近平表示。

习近平希望所有相关的党派能正确理解当下经济形势，保持信心和决心，建方一个更广泛的舆论环境。

我希望你们能更加紧密地团结在中共中央委员会周围，以坚定不移地支持中国特色社会主义的伟大事业。

同时，他希望所有相关政党聚集于第十九届中共国家会议，并在会议上继续贡献建议和力量，来推动高质量的发展。

彻底的调研将会在一些重要的关键领域开展，比如在19届国家会议上进出的目标，重要的社会冲突事件、重要的战略的执行，怎样夺取三大攻坚战的胜利，啃下全面改革的硬骨头，以及怎样推进改革，以及关乎民生的事件，他说。

“有价值的建议应该来自于草根的调研(人民群众中)。”他说。

习近平强调，正确理解时代主题这是很重要的，以便建设一个健全的环境为经济和社会的发展，同时，和民主党派加强沟通，以及引导大众以便 他们公正地理解当下的形势。

“在中国共产党的领导下，凭借协调力量稳定根基。40年改革开放的丰富经验积累、中国国家大市场和迅速复原的经济及它的潜能，我们有能力克服这些困难。”习近平说。