Xi Says｜Why Is the Five-Year Plan Called the National Economic and Social Development Plan

The Qiushi magazine issue published on May 1 carried an important speech by Xi Jinping at a special seminar for principal leading officials at the provincial and ministerial level on studying and implementing the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee. The article discusses the nature and role of the fiveyear plan, emphasizing that it is not only related to economic development but also closely tied to social development. The report explains through relevant statements that the reason the fiveyear plan is called a "national economic and social development plan" is that it covers multiple areas such as economic performance, improvements in people's livelihood, and social governance, reflecting an overall approach to coordinated development. This article is part of the "Xi's Words"专题 content, published on May 1, 2026, and sourced from China News Service.