Foreword Ⅰ. China writes a special chapter in world’s modernizationXi leads China toward modernization China provides an alternative for modernization China offers insightful global public goods China’s modernization enlightening for Iraq CPC Congress enriches experience for South Africa Responsible initiatives in contrast to West’s exploitations China, Africa advance human development Chinese path can shun European pitfalls Chinese path to modernization peaceful in nature Chinese modernization unique but beneficial to world Ⅱ. CPC leads China toward a better futureCelebrating the success story of CPC What drives CPC to success Leadership has improved China’s global standing Vanguard behind the country’s achievements CPC set on a path of lasting glory Confidence in history important to achieve national rejuvenation CPC enjoys close, unbreakable bond with people CPC leads people to common prosperity Ⅲ. High-quality development promotes modernizationModernizing agriculture to ensure food security Food security base for modernization Important tasks to be fulfilled in next five years Sci-tech progress gathers speed Wider opening-up to realize market potential E-commerce boosts rural development Digital yuan will make payments easier Market, rule of law at core of SOE reform New opportunities for world in higher-level opening-up Healthy online sector key to long-term growth WTO entry a win-win for all Energy transformation key to clean heating Achieve dual carbon goals in a balanced way Urban renewal key to building smart cities Night-time economy can help boost consumption Xiong’an steps on road to long-term development Ⅳ. Whole-process democracy of the people, for the people‘Two sessions’ to show conduct of statecraftA true contributor to human rights cause China true defender of human rights Beijing upholding a democracy that works Party promotes whole-process democracy Intra-Party polls reflect democracy Ⅴ. Common prosperity key to people’s livelihoodStriving to build a modern society Changes since 2012 impact China and beyond Common prosperity key trait of socialism China’s path to modernization unique Proactive fiscal policy to narrow urban-rural income gap Resilient food systems benefit farmers Disability inclusion key to rural vitalization Ⅵ. China seeks harmony between humanity and natureMeeting global climate ambitions through regional collaboration Stockholm conference relevant 50 years on Turning carbon neutrality vision into reality EV success can be replicated in shipping sector Shift to clean energy is conducive to high-quality growth Decisive action drives development Pandas true mascots for Games, biodiversity Water governance strengthened Ⅶ. Peaceful development conducive to a human community of shared futureChina with rest of the world for a shared future China’s initiatives bring concrete benefits to the world China, India key shapers of the Asian Century BRI promotes green, sustainable development BRI a blueprint for common development China seeks peace in the world, not hegemony West must stop demonizing BRI Railways help landlocked Laos embark on a journey beyond borders Neighbors on new development path Sino-Cambodian friendship unbreakable High-speed railway accelerates China-Indonesia ties A milestone for partnership with ASEAN Railway can drive Central Asia’s development faster Boosting China-Russia-Mongolia trade Past experience crucial for China-UK future China-EU synergy can meet global challenges China-CEEC cooperation cannot be undermined Belt and Road is vision of the future China helps Africa realize its potential DR Congo develops with BRI FTA creates economic dynamo for Mauritius and China China’s planning conducive to growth Australia, China can put trade ties back on track Riyadh-Teheran detente proves China’s peace diplomacy Arduous efforts to realize a shared future