China’s development dividend highlighted

China has emerged as the world’s most stable and constructive power amid increasing global turbulence, according to statements made at the opening of China’s top political advisory body’s annual session. Liu Jieyi, spokesman for the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), articulated China’s commitment to high-quality development and expanded openness during a Tuesday press conference in Beijing.

Against a backdrop of accelerating global changes and interconnected challenges, Liu emphasized China’s dedication to building a shared future for humanity through an equal, multipolar world order and inclusive economic globalization. The approach aims to foster lasting peace, universal security, and common prosperity worldwide.

The CPPCC’s diplomatic engagements throughout the past year included delegation visits to over 10 countries across Asia, Africa, and Latin America, alongside hosting numerous international conferences. These exchanges facilitated knowledge sharing on critical issues including the formulation of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), poverty reduction strategies, and environmental protection initiatives.

International participants reportedly reached consensus that addressing global challenges requires both visionary leadership and substantive responsibility. Liu noted that China’s proposed concepts and solutions have provided guiding principles and significant momentum for collective global advancement.

The current seven-day session will prioritize deliberation on the 15th Five-Year Plan, with approximately 2,100 national political advisers participating. The CPPCC National Committee has undertaken extensive research on Chinese modernization factors throughout 2025, submitting more than 480 proposals and 200 informational documents to inform the planning process.

Over the past five years, the CPPCC’s specialized committees have conducted supervision activities addressing key implementation aspects of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), including business environment optimization, black soil conservation, and infrastructure adaptation for aging societies. Committee members participated in 779 supervision activities and submitted 323 formal suggestions to facilitate the plan’s execution.

Liu characterized CPPCC democratic supervision as fundamentally consultative, focusing on national priorities and public concerns to ensure effective policy implementation and continuous improvement.