Gathering People’s Wisdom to Draw a Blueprint for Development—Important Instructions Provide Direction for the Formulation of the 15th Five-Year Plan
Recently, important instructions emphasized the need to “extensively and deeply understand public sentiment, listen to people’s voices, and gather their wisdom, uniting the powerful force to advance Chinese modernization and continuously realize the people’s aspirations for a better life.” It was stated that these instructions should be thoroughly implemented, with unity and practical efforts to jointly create a new vision for the development of the 15th Five-Year Plan.
From May 20 to June 20 this year, an online solicitation campaign for the 15th Five-Year Plan received over 3.113 million suggestions from netizens, providing valuable references for the plan’s formulation.
The instructions noted: “The online solicitation campaign for the 15th Five-Year Plan has seen high participation and broad coverage, serving as a vivid practice of whole-process people’s democracy.”
During the campaign, active participation was seen from various sectors. Suggestions included “bridging the digital gap in rural education” and “optimizing policies for migrant children’s access to nearby schools.” The instructions inspired many to continue contributing practical insights from their work to support national development.
Innovation in key sectors has been a priority. Breakthroughs in technological challenges, such as those in the flying car industry, have strengthened confidence in future development. Suggestions from enterprises were met with positive responses, reinforcing industry optimism.
The formulation of the five-year plan is crucial to national welfare. Valuable suggestions from the public were emphasized for serious consideration and adoption.
Under unified leadership, the collective wisdom and strength of the nation will be harnessed in the planning process. Efforts will focus on open consultation, gathering diverse opinions, and enhancing the plan’s scientific and practical feasibility.
Local governments are actively engaging the public in planning. For instance, Shanghai is compiling new urban development plans by widely collecting public opinions, particularly on housing, to meet diverse needs and translate public wisdom into governance effectiveness.
At the grassroots level, community leaders are working to address residents’ concerns, ensuring policies align with people’s daily lives. The principle of “putting people at the center” guides efforts to genuinely incorporate public feedback into decision-making.
Rural revitalization remains a key focus. By engaging with households, understanding their needs, and promoting agricultural efficiency, rural vitality, and increased farmer incomes, comprehensive rural development is being advanced.
The commitment to improving people’s lives drives policy implementation. By maintaining close ties with the public, addressing urgent concerns, and ensuring equitable benefits from development, the vision of a better life for all is being pursued.
