From factories and research labs to local communities and cultural landmarks, President Xi Jinping's inspections and central meetings this year illustrate how China is steering domestic governance and planning its next phase of modernization.

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has stressed efforts to steadfastly implement the Party leadership's eight-point decision on improving conduct. He made the remarks while presiding over a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, which was held in Beijing from Thursday to Friday.

The meeting was convened by the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee to discuss and plan the Party's efforts to improve conduct, build integrity and combat corruption for the next year. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the meeting.

New Zealand kiwifruit scientist Sarah Pilkington has been working with Chinese colleagues to protect the fruit's genetic resource materials and cultivate diversity, a collaboration that is grounded in President Xi Jinping's 2014 state visit to New Zealand.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the state-owned enterprises (SOEs) directly administered by the central government to better serve the overall work of the Party and the country and contribute more to Chinese modernization.

President Xi Jinping extended his congratulations on Monday to Jose Antonio Kast on his election as Chile's president, vowing to work with the South American leader to carry forward the traditional friendship between the two countries.

During a visit to the historic Dujiangyan irrigation system — the world's only ancient irrigation project still in operation today — President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron, accompanied by their spouses, strolled along the waterways that stand as enduring symbols of human ingenuity and harmony with nature.

The establishment of the Hainan Free Trade Port is a major reform and opening-up initiative personally planned and advanced by President Xi Jinping. Let's take a look at his key remarks on advancing high-level opening-up.

On April 13, 2018, when President Xi Jinping announced that China would support Hainan, a tropical island about the size of Taiwan province off China's southern coast, in exploring the creation of a free trade port with Chinese characteristics, the message traveled far beyond China's southern shores.

President Xi Jinping has urged the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions to actively align with the nation's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), and better integrate into and serve the country's overall development.

President Xi Jinping has underlined the strategic importance of intellectual and moral development for minors, and called for joint efforts to create a sound social environment conducive to the healthy growth of young people.

The annual Central Economic Work Conference was held in Beijing from Wednesday to Thursday as Chinese leaders decided priorities for the economic work in 2026. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivered an important speech at the conference.

Every time I come to Dujiangyan, I can deeply feel the greatness of our ancestors in adapting to local conditions, following the natural course, achieving harmony between human and nature, and harnessing water resources for the benefit of the people," Xi said. "From this, I draw wisdom for state governance."

President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that China and France should always demonstrate the strategic vision and independence of a major country, offer each other understanding and support on issues concerning core interests and major concerns, and safeguard the political foundation of bilateral ties.

President Xi Jinping has long championed the volunteer spirit of dedication, friendship, mutual help and progress, extending his care, support and encouragement to participants across diverse fields of service. Xi has frequently visited villages and communities where he interacted with local volunteers.

On the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, President Xi Jinping said China "has always regarded Laos as a priority in its neighborhood diplomacy", which observers said echoes the high level of bilateral political trust and the huge potential for pragmatic cooperation that is benefiting both nations.

During the visit, President Xi Jinping will hold talks with Macron to jointly guide the development of ties under the new circumstances and have an in-depth exchange of views on major international and regional hot spot issues, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Monday.

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has emphasized the importance of improving long-term mechanisms for cyberspace governance. Presiding over a group study session of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on Friday, Xi called for sustained efforts to cultivate a clean, healthy and sound online environment.

In his letter, Xi emphasized that Sinology represents a common heritage shared by all humanity. Xi encouraged these young Sinologists to continue to present a true, multidimensional and panoramic image of China to the world, contributing their wisdom and strength to building a community with a shared future for humanity.

President Xi Jinping expressed condolences on Wednesday for the victims of a major fire at a residential area in the Tai Po area of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and for the firefighter who died in the line of duty.