Adhering to a People-centered Approach and Respecting the Principal Position and Pioneering Spirit of the People

The people are the main actors not only in social development but also in reform. Reform is undertaken for the people, it is driven forward by them, and its effectiveness must also be judged by them. By focusing on the fundamental goal of meeting people's ever-growing needs for a better life and making substantial progress in promoting the well-rounded development of people and common prosperity for all, reform can become a project of the highest integrity and earn the public's wholehearted support. By giving play to the people's role of running the country, mining the inexhaustible wisdom of the Chinese people, and unleashing the creative vitality of our entire society, we can tap into the broadest, deepest, and most enduring force for driving reform forward. When we allow people to be the judges of reform, our efforts can become much more targeted and the results more pronounced.

Since the 18th CPC National Congress, the CPC Central Committee with Xi Jinping at its core has remained committed to the principle that reform is for the people and by the people and that its fruits should be shared among the people. It has relied closely on the people to advance reform, setting the agenda based on their demands and expectations. It has identified entry points and made breakthroughs in reform by focusing on the issues of utmost public concern and found inspired reform ideas and innovative solutions in the opinions and suggestions of the people. This has turned the comprehensive deepening of reform into a process that enjoys broad public participation and creates benefits for all.

In furthering reform, we must pursue greater social fairness and justice and increased wellbeing of the people as our ultimate objectives. Throughout this process, we must adhere to the fundamental stance and values of the people-centered approach. In making reform-related decisions, we should reach out to people to solicit their opinions and understand their needs. We must fully harness democratic principles to tap into the collective wisdom of our people, ensuring an attentive ear to their voice and taking swift action when public concerns arise. Reform measures must be highly responsive to the call of the people so that they align not only with actual conditions but people's aspirations.

We must work harder to craft reforms that genuinely enhance people's lives, meticulously planning and implementing measures that reflect the public's pressing concerns and sincere aspirations. Our focus should be on resolving the most pressing difficulties causing the greatest concern, such as those relating to employment opportunities, income growth, access to education and healthcare, affordable housing, childcare and elderly care, and ecological conservation. This will ensure that people derive a genuine sense of fulfillment from reform. We should also inspire people to actively participate in reform, striving to foster a vibrant environment where everyone is eager to get involved, is united in their support, and is working with one mind to make progress. We must respect the pioneering spirit of community-level organizations and the general public. We should encourage efforts to blaze new trails and to use new ideas and approaches to solve emerging issues in new fields of endeavor, in a bid to create fresh experiences that can be applied elsewhere.

Editor: Yi Xiaowei