Editor's Notes

The Communist Party of China held a Central Committee plenary session in Beijing from October 15 to 18, prompting speculation from overseas media on possible changes in China's political landscape and leadership.

The Fifth Plenary Session of the 17th CPC Central Committee (CPCCC) is of great importance and will have a far-reaching influence on China in terms of both its economy and its politics, analysts say.

 

Highlights: Proposals for the 12th Five-Year Program

Review: China's major progress in past 5 years

Full text: Communique of the 5th Plenum of CPCCC

Appointment

 

• Xi Jinping appointed vice-chairman of CMC

Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping has been appointed vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) of the Communist Party of China (CPC). [Full Story]

 

• CPC Central Committee approves expulsion of former nuclear chief

 

Economy

? Hu advocates " inclusive growth"

"Inclusive growth," a term coined by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in 2007, is beginning to draw the public's attention in China after President Hu Jintao outlined the concept in a recent speech. [Full Story]

? China vows "active participation" in int'l economic governance

• China stresses further expansion of domestic consumption

• China at key stage of reform, development

• No redistribution, no 'Xiaokang'

•  Wen: Housing price to be kept reasonable

•  More investment urged to flow to central regions

•  Plan Key to sustainable growth

•  Trade surplus to shrink for rest of year

•  Opinion: Inclusive growth, a development perspective in China

12th Five-Year Plan

? Plenum to tackle 12th Five-Year Plan

During the meeting to be presided by CPC Central Committee General Secretary Hu Jintao, the top leadership is set to study suggestions on the 12th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social development.

It is acknowledged that the 12th Five-Year Plan period is strategically significant. The meeting will focus on addressing major current issues that hinders the sound development. [Full Story]

? Sustained growth difficult to achieve

? CPC approves proposals for formulating development plan for next five years
? CPC to make "vigorous yet steady" efforts to promote political restructuring
? China to launch new round of reform for good governance
? CPC sees next five years as critical for national prosperity

• China's water resources imbalances to aggravate
? China to deepen reform of cultural sector over next 5 years

• Previous Five-Year Plan:  China mapping out development guidelines

 

Other Highlights

• Crackdown on corruption in government works urged

A senior anti-corruption official of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has called for serious investigations and harsh penalties to root out corruption in government-contracted construction projects. [Full Story]

?  Taking a tougher stance on food safety

•  China on target to achieve green goals

•  Family planning policy to continue

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