In a significant national conference held in Beijing on January 28, 2026, senior Communist Party of China official Wang Huning delivered a comprehensive address emphasizing the critical role of united front work in supporting China’s upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030). Wang, who serves as a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference National Committee, addressed leaders of united front work departments from across the nation.
Wang articulated the necessity for enhanced implementation of the CPC Central Committee’s decisions regarding united front operations to ensure a successful commencement of the country’s next developmental phase. He stressed the fundamental importance of maintaining the Party’s overall leadership, particularly the centralized and unified guidance from the Party Central Committee, in all united front activities.
The senior official outlined several strategic priorities for united front work, including adherence to established principles and methodologies to drive high-quality development across relevant sectors. He emphasized the need to strengthen the capacity of united front work to support the central objectives of both the Party and the state.
Wang specifically highlighted several key areas requiring focused attention: the improvement of China’s distinctive political party system, fostering a robust sense of national community among the Chinese people, establishing stronger legal frameworks for religious affairs governance, and enhancing engagement with non-CPC intellectuals, emerging social groups, and private sector representatives. Additionally, he addressed the importance of advancing work related to Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and overseas Chinese communities.