Foreign diplomatic envoys in China have voiced their optimism regarding the nation’s economic growth, expressing a keen interest in sharing the development opportunities arising from China’s modernization efforts. These sentiments were shared during a thematic briefing on the fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), organized by the International Department of the CPC Central Committee in Beijing on Monday. The fourth plenary session, held in October, saw the adoption of the Recommendations of the CPC Central Committee for Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development. The envoys highlighted their interest in China’s initiatives to expand domestic consumption, build a unified national market, and implement decarbonization policies, with a particular focus on Beijing’s foreign policy and efforts to enhance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. Russian Ambassador to China Igor Morgulov emphasized the political significance of the CPC Central Committee’s recommendations, noting their alignment with Russia’s development plans and the strategic partnership between the two nations. Bangladesh’s Ambassador to China Nazmul Islam underscored the emphasis on high-quality development and technological innovation in the recommendations, expressing Bangladesh’s eagerness to learn from China’s development experience. Liu Haixing, head of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, highlighted the 15th Five-Year Plan’s potential to open new prospects for China’s development and create broader market opportunities for the world. He reiterated China’s commitment to expanding its opening-up, promoting innovative trade development, and aligning with high-standard international economic and trade rules. The event was attended by diplomatic envoys from over 160 countries.