On January 31, the Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee and Mayor presided over the 179th executive meeting of the municipal government. The meeting focused on thoroughly studying and implementing the important speeches and directives made recently; conveying and studying the spirit of the Provincial Two Sessions and researching implementation measures; and studying and deploying key tasks for the Spring Festival period, the construction of the “One City, Three Corridors, Multiple Belts” framework, and the pilot program for building a strong transportation nation.

The meeting emphasized the need to thoroughly study and implement the important speech delivered at the opening ceremony of the special seminar for leading cadres at the provincial and ministerial levels on studying and implementing the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee. It is crucial to deeply comprehend the decisive significance of the “Two Establishes” and resolutely achieve the “Two Upholds,” unwaveringly promoting the effective implementation of the Party Central Committee’s major decisions and deployments. Efforts should be made to conscientiously formulate and implement the city’s 15th Five-Year Plan outline and specialized plans, accelerate the construction of a national central city, strive to build the “Five Centers,” and comprehensively advance the modernization of Greater Wuhan. It is essential to firmly establish and practice a correct view of political achievements, carry forward the spirit of struggle, and work diligently and pragmatically to achieve a good start for the 15th Five-Year Plan period.

The meeting stressed that all government departments in the city must thoroughly implement the “Seven Major Strategies” for provincial hub construction and the goals and tasks set by the Provincial Two Sessions. They must firmly shoulder the mission of “taking the lead and staying ahead,” coordinate efforts to stabilize growth, strengthen science and technology, bolster industries, prevent risks, and benefit people’s livelihoods. Guided by the concept of metropolitan integration, extraordinary efforts should be made to build a broad Greater Wuhan metropolitan area, striving to create development, scientific innovation, industrial, and openness hubs with national and global influence. A favorable atmosphere for entrepreneurship and work should be vigorously fostered, and the ten major actions for a strong first-quarter start should be effectively implemented, using the momentum of a good beginning to promote stability throughout the year.

The meeting emphasized that as the Spring Festival approaches, it is necessary to conscientiously implement the deployment requirements of the Provincial Party Committee, Provincial Government, and Municipal Party Committee. The mindset of “the masses celebrate the festival, while cadres pass a test” should be adopted, better coordinating development and security, and strictly and practically carrying out all tasks during the holiday period. Safety must be the bottom line, with strengthened supervision over road traffic, fireworks, gas and fire safety, construction sites, and tourist attractions. Preparedness and response measures for low-temperature, rain, snow, and freezing disasters should be in place. Transportation operation guarantees must be reinforced, with focused command and dispatch for key areas such as the “four stations and one airport,” inbound/outbound city roads, core commercial districts, and popular scenic spots to ensure safe and smooth travel for citizens and visitors. The holiday market should be vibrant, with a series of consumption promotion activities launched, the consumption environment optimized, and the supply and price stability of essential goods for people’s livelihoods ensured. Solid work should be done in caring for and assisting people in difficulty, managing wage arrears, and guaranteeing water, electricity, and gas supply. Coordination, duty assignments, and emergency response must be strengthened to ensure the city’s residents spend a safe, joyful, and peaceful Spring Festival.

The meeting highlighted the need to shoulder the era’s responsibility for achieving high-level self-reliance and strength in science and technology. Anchored on building a nationally influential scientific and technological innovation center, five-year action plans should be formulated and implemented categorically around the construction of the “One City, Three Corridors, Multiple Belts” framework. The advancement mechanisms and policy measures should be improved, with strengthened goal orientation, optimized spatial layout, reinforced project support and enterprise cultivation. Deep integration of scientific and technological innovation, industrial innovation, and financial innovation should be promoted, vigorously cultivating and developing new quality productive forces, and accelerating the construction of a modern industrial system that reflects Wuhan’s advantages.

The meeting required close alignment with national, provincial, and municipal 15th Five-Year Plans. Using the deepening of the pilot program for building a strong transportation nation as a starting point, scientific and rational plans for the city’s comprehensive transportation system and comprehensive three-dimensional transportation network should be formulated. Efforts should be made to solidly advance key project construction, continuously optimize the road network layout, and build and operate multimodal transport service centers at a high level, striving to construct a modern comprehensive transportation system and build an international comprehensive transportation hub city.

The meeting also deliberated on other matters.

Greater Wuhan

Greater Wuhan is a major metropolitan area in central China, formed by the merger of three historic cities—Wuchang, Hankou, and Hanyang—in 1927. It is historically significant as the site of the 1911 Wuchang Uprising, which led to the fall of the Qing Dynasty, and today serves as a vital economic and transportation hub along the Yangtze River.

Five Centers

“Five Centers” refers to the **Five Great Mountains (五岳)** of China, which are sacred Taoist and cultural sites representing the cardinal directions and center of ancient Chinese geography. They have been revered since the Zhou Dynasty (c. 1046–256 BCE) as places of imperial pilgrimage, worship, and natural harmony. Each mountain—Tai Shan (East), Hua Shan (West), Heng Shan (North), Heng Shan (South), and Song Shan (Center)—holds deep historical, religious, and artistic significance in Chinese civilization.

One City, Three Corridors, Multiple Belts

“One City, Three Corridors, Multiple Belts” is a modern urban development framework, most notably associated with **Beijing, China**. It is a strategic spatial plan, introduced in the 2010s, designed to reorganize the capital by decentralizing its core functions, alleviating congestion, and integrating ecological and economic zones through connected “corridors” and green “belts.” The plan represents a shift from traditional concentric expansion to a more polycentric and sustainable metropolitan structure.

Greater Wuhan metropolitan area

The Greater Wuhan metropolitan area is a major urban hub in central China, formed by the merger of three historic cities—Wuhan, Hankou, and Hanyang—in 1927. It has long been a vital transportation and economic center, historically known as the “Chicago of China” for its strategic role along the Yangtze River. Today, it is a key engine of regional development, renowned for its industrial strength, educational institutions, and as a symbol of modern Chinese resilience.

four stations and one airport

“Four Stations and One Airport” refers to a major infrastructure project in Beijing, China, officially called the Beijing Daxing International Airport and its integrated transportation hub. It connects the new airport via high-speed rail and subway lines to four key railway stations in the city center (Beijing West, Beijing South, Beijing, and Fengtai). Opened in 2019, this system was designed to streamline travel between the capital’s new international gateway and its urban core.

national central city

“National Central City” is not a specific cultural site, but a designation within China’s urban planning system for cities that hold supreme national importance. For example, cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou have been identified as such, with their status rooted in their long histories as political, economic, and cultural hubs. This modern classification builds upon their historical roles to guide their development as engines for national growth and global influence.

scientific and technological innovation center

A Scientific and Technological Innovation Center is a modern hub, often established in the 21st century, designed to foster research, development, and collaboration between academia, industry, and startups. Its history is rooted in the late 20th-century shift toward knowledge-based economies, with famous examples like Silicon Valley serving as a model. These centers aim to accelerate technological advancement and commercialize new discoveries in fields like biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and clean energy.

international comprehensive transportation hub city

An “international comprehensive transportation hub city” is a modern urban designation, not a historical site, describing a metropolis like Shanghai, Singapore, or Dubai. These cities are strategically planned and developed with integrated networks of airports, seaports, railways, and highways to facilitate global trade and passenger movement. Their history is typically tied to 20th and 21st-century economic globalization, where geographic advantage and major infrastructure investments transformed them into critical nodes in worldwide supply chains and travel routes.