Cai Qi, a prominent member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and director of the Capital Planning and Construction Committee (CPCC), attended and addressed the sixth plenary meeting of the 20th CPCC in Beijing on November 20, 2025. The meeting focused on the strategic planning and development of the Chinese capital, emphasizing its role in the broader context of Chinese modernization. Cai highlighted the importance of understanding Beijing’s positioning and fostering its development in the new era. Key discussions revolved around the orderly relocation of non-essential functions from Beijing to support the growth of the Xiong’an New Area in Hebei province, urban renewal initiatives, and the optimization of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei regional urban system. The meeting also underscored the necessity of integrating security considerations into the city’s planning and governance to build a resilient and secure capital. Yin Li, another member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and director of the CPCC, chaired the session, ensuring a comprehensive dialogue on these critical issues.