In a key address at the CPPCC’s ongoing session in Beijing on March 6, President Xi Jinping met with delegates from health, welfare, and related fields, absorbing their views during a united session. He reaffirmed the party’s resolve to build a Healthy China by 2035, positioning the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan as the critical window for breakthroughs.
‘We must advance with comprehensive vision and determination,’ Xi stated, addressing the complexities of China’s vast populace and regional disparities. As a socialist developing country, China must steadfastly pursue its distinctive medical and health development trajectory, implementing era-appropriate policies.
The president’s speech outlined Healthy China as an intricate endeavor demanding targeted efforts. Priorities include overhauling public health mechanisms to tackle pressing issues, establishing top-tier medical systems, and cultivating wholesome living habits amid rising multifaceted needs from the populace.
Encouraging the political advisory body to probe deeply and propose actionable strategies, Xi’s vision paints a roadmap for sustainable health progress. This comes amid national efforts to balance growth with well-being, ensuring no one is left behind in the journey toward national vitality.