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Goals for the creation of a great nation

THE two-stage plan announced yesterday by President Xi Jinping to make China a “great modern socialist country” by the mid-21st century is the first time the Party has set forth a post-2020 strategic plan to create a “great” country.

Under the plan, China will become a “great modern socialist country” that is “prosperous, strong, democratic, culturally advanced, harmonious and beautiful.”

According to the plan, the following goals will have been met by 2035:

China’s economic and technological strength has increased significantly. China has become a global leader in innovation.

The rights of the people to participate and to develop as equals are adequately protected. The rule of law for the country, the government and society is basically in place. Institutions in all fields are improved; the modernization of China’s system and capacity for governance is basically achieved.

Social etiquette and civility are significantly enhanced. China’s cultural soft power has grown much stronger; Chinese culture has greater appeal.

People are leading more comfortable lives, and the size of the middle-income group has grown considerably. Disparities in urban-rural development, in development between regions, and in living standards are significantly reduced; equitable access to basic public services is basically ensured; and solid progress has been made toward prosperity for everyone.

A modern social governance system has basically taken shape, and society is full of vitality, harmonious and orderly.

There is a fundamental improvement in the environment; the goal of building a “Beautiful China” is basically attained.

By the middle of the 21st century, the following goals will have been met:

New heights are reached in every dimension of material, political, cultural and ethical, social and ecological advancement.

Modernization of China’s system and capacity for governance is achieved.

China becomes a global leader in terms of national strength and international influence.

Common prosperity for everyone is basically achieved.

The people enjoy happier, safer and healthier lives.

“The Chinese nation will become a proud and active member of the community of nations,” Xi told an audience which included senior Party and government officials as well as grassroots representatives.

Previous plans only spoke of “a modern socialist country that is prosperous, strong, democratic, culturally advanced and harmonious.”




 

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