Qiushi to publish Xi article on livelihoods
Crhk · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
Qiushi magazine, due to be published on October 1, will carry an article by President Xi Jinping titled “Strengthening Inclusive, Foundational and Bottom-line Livelihood Development”. The article is compiled from Xi’s important remarks made between November 2012 and January this year, and says that in Chinese modernization, improving people’s livelihoods is paramount. It calls for a people-centred approach, stronger basic public services and more effective support for people facing hardship, while linking livelihood improvement with economic development.
Key Points
- The new issue of Qiushi, to be published on October 1, will feature Xi Jinping’s article on strengthening inclusive, foundational and bottom-line livelihood development.
- CRHK said the article excerpts Xi’s key remarks made from November 2012 to January this year, framing them as guidance on livelihood policy
- The article says the government’s goal is to meet people’s aspirations for a better life and help ordinary people live better lives
- It calls for better work in education, income distribution, employment, social security, healthcare and housing, alongside stronger and more accessible public services.
- Xi also says promises on people’s livelihoods must be honoured, while support should be pursued within sustainable economic development and fiscal capacity
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong readers, the article offers a clear statement of the central leadership’s policy language ahead of National Day, with livelihoods placed at the centre of governance priorities. Its emphasis on public services, social protection and balancing welfare commitments with economic capacity may also shape how officials and observers read broader mainland policy direction.