Pursuing economic development as the central task, with high-quality development as the main focus, reform and innovation as the fundamental driving force, meeting the people"s ever-growing needs for a better life as the fundamental goal, and full and rigorous Party self-governance as the fundamental underpinning for all efforts, these five focuses encapsulate the worldview and methodology of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and provide strategic guidance for economic and social development during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30). Pursuing economic development as the central task, fully and faithfully applying the new development philosophy, achieving greater self-reliance and strength in science and technology, and promoting the development of new quality productive forces in light of local conditions are essential requirements for adhering to the basic line of the Party and addressing all of China"s contemporary challenges.

　　"Potential," "stability," "opportunity," and "reliability" were key words used by executives of multinational companies at the China Development Forum 2026 Annual Meeting held recently, reflecting their strong confidence in China"s market prospects. Since the beginning of 2026, foreign-invested enterprises have stepped up their presence in China, with many announcing increased investment or new facility plans. Data show that in the first two months of this year, 8,631 new foreign-invested enterprises were established nationwide, a year-on-year increase of 14 percent.