2004 China Policy Report

Author: Lian Yuming
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The China Policy Report—Guided by a comprehensive view of development, a scientific perspective on reform, and a correct view of performance, it reflects on the memorable journey of China's reform over the past 25 years. The historical research on the plenary sessions of the Third Central Committee is particularly valuable. This report documents the history of China's reform ideas. It aims to enhance people's understanding of reform and its deeper advancement, inspiring action to create a new situation where progress is achieved in all aspects. Based on the ideas and vision we have upheld in the past, this report fully expands and deepens what we consider necessary to address the challenges posed by reform bottlenecks. It points out that significantly reducing social division and imbalance is entirely possible, and the forces of globalization and technological progress can and must be harnessed to serve China's development. Whether this can be achieved depends on how the government, institutions, and society operate, as well as the choices made at the national and local levels regarding public behavior. The report adopts the current correct views on development issues, recognizing that development is not solely an economic concept but also includes achievements in science, technology, education, healthcare, ecological environment, social systems, and other areas of human development. Furthermore, based on lessons learned from a series of setbacks, the report expands this demand to encompass comprehensive human development, harmonious social progress, and active institutional reform. The aforementioned aspects of social development are vividly illustrated in our research—The China Policy Report, The China Decision Report, The China Urban Report, and The China Digital Report. As background material for this report, it systematically summarizes and reviews the core values of reform over the past 25 years, especially the values of the plenary sessions of the Third Central Committee in the context of reform ideas and social development. Given the systematic nature of this report, it is necessary to explain its intrinsic connections: The China Decision Report—Systematically collects important viewpoints from nearly 100 renowned experts in China's economy and sociology since 2003, featuring cutting-edge analysis and predictions, particularly the three major reports on people's livelihood, prosperity, and people-centered governance, which represent the most in-depth reflection on the "people-centered" philosophy to date. The China Policy Report—Guided by a comprehensive view of development, a scientific perspective on reform, and a correct view of performance, it reflects on the memorable journey of China's reform over the past 25 years. The historical research on the plenary sessions of the Third Central Committee is particularly valuable. The China Urban Report—Given the rapid advancement of China's urbanization process, this report conducts strategic research on the future orientation of Chinese urbanization, including: The New Urban Declaration, The New Urban Revolution, The New Urban Competition, The New Urban Movement, and The New Urban Security. These sections have become the core themes of China's urbanization movement today. The China Digital Report—Data is the most sensitive nerve of China's economic and social development. Although there were many controversies in 2003 surrounding changes in data, it remains crucial to use data to outline the ups and downs of China's economy and society and to measure its strengths and weaknesses.