Xi emphasized the importance of maintaining a reasonable share of manufacturing in the economy, and of developing advanced manufacturing vigorously. He also highlighted the need to build modern infrastructure.

　　China is well-positioned to accelerate its creation of a new development pattern, he said, noting that the domestic economy should serve as the mainstay, and investment in physical assets should be closely integrated with investment in human capital.

　　Xi said that improving livelihoods should be prioritized to promote social development. And while advancing economic growth, steady efforts should be made to raise quality of life for the people.

　　He urged efforts to strengthen the Party's capacity to lead socioeconomic development and maintain a high-pressure stance against corruption.

　　Li Qiang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the opening of the study session. The other members of the Standing Committee -- Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang and Li Xi -- were also in attendance, as was China's Vice President Han Zheng.

　　Li Qiang called on the attendees to gain a deep understanding of the rich connotations of Xi's important speech, translate what they learn into concrete actions and results, and promote high-quality development with continuous progress.■

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, addresses the opening of a study session at the Party School of the CPC Central Committee (National Academy of Governance) for principal officials at the provincial and ministerial level, Jan. 20, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Xiang)