BEIJING, April 7, 2026 – Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, has issued a key directive calling for aligned efforts around China’s core strategic priorities, and urging dedicated contributions to advancing the country’s standing as a global leader in education, science and technology, and talent development.
The statement was delivered in a formal reply letter addressed to faculty members and students from four Chinese higher education institutions, underscoring the central government’s prioritization of these three interconnected sectors as foundational pillars for long-term national development.
The call comes amid China’s ongoing push to strengthen its indigenous innovation capacity, upgrade its education system to meet 21st-century economic and social challenges, and nurture a high-skilled domestic workforce that can drive sustainable growth across key industrial and technological sectors. By tying education, scientific advancement, and talent cultivation to the country’s major strategic needs, the directive signals a continued focus on building comprehensive national strength through knowledge-based development.