INTERVIEW｜The 6th Plenum: China’s Plans for the Future

A high-profile meeting of the Communist Party of China has adopted a landmark resolution on the major achievements and historical experience of the CPC’s 100 years. The resolution was reviewed and adopted at the sixth plenary session of the 19th CPC Central Committee, held in Beijing from Monday to Thursday. 

Today, we have Muhammad Zamir Assadi, Special Correspondent of the Independent Pakistan News Agency, to share his view on the future development of China.

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Q: What’s your understanding of China’s pursuit of “common prosperity”? 

Muhammad Zamir Assadi:

During my journalism work in China, I have visited various provinces and regions of the 2nd largest economy of the world. I also got the opportunity to visit some of the counties who eradicated the absolute poverty following the guidelines of the central governments.

I strongly believe that the eradication of extreme poverty in China in line with the United Nations (UN) 2030 agenda has served as inspiration to societies grappling with deprivation and inequality.

Phenomenal success in poverty alleviation is a reflection of Chinese people's aspiration for a better life coupled with their indomitable will to overcome all bottlenecks along their path to greatness.

Q: What’s your take on the outlook on China’s economy? 

Muhammad Zamir Assadi:

Communiqué of the Sixth Plenary Session of the 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China is a reflection of China’s peaceful development under the leadership of Communist Party of China.

The high quality development of China’s economy shows the will and commitment of China’s system that every effort will be put into action to maintain the long term and sustainable economy.

The international community is witness to the strength of economic growth of China as it has not only benefited to the local businesses and people but also benefited to the international economies as well.

The strength and quality of Chinese economy is emerging as a strong toll and engine for the global economic system and it is also the need of the time to put more efforts for global economic recovery facing the ravaging impacts of COVID19.

The performance of Chinese economy since the implementation of reforms and opening up policies have got the strong base and solid momentum that is energizing the international economic activities of developing and develop countries.

Q: What do you think are the key drivers for China to reach carbon neutrality before 2060?

Muhammad Zamir Assadi:

In my opinion, China's 14th Five-Year Plan, for the period 2021–25, presents a real opportunity for China to link its long-term climate goals with its short-to medium-term social and economic development plans.

China's recent commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2060 has set a clear direction for its economy, but requires ratcheting up ambition on its near-term climate policy. 

China has also committed to greening its major multi-country infrastructure and development project, the Belt and Road Initiative.