While much of the West grappled with cycles of crisis -- political gridlock, trade wars, populism -- China pressed ahead with a long-term national plan. Chinese leaders will gather for a major party meeting from Monday to Thursday to discuss the country's next five-year plan, a policy roadmap shaping key areas of national development. The meeting is known as the 4th plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC).

How are China's five-year plans developed, and why do they matter? 

当西方许多国家仍然陷于政治内斗、贸易战、民粹主义的僵局时，中国聚焦于推进一项长期的国家发展规划。

10月20日至23日，一场世界瞩目的会议在北京召开。会议将审议《中共中央关于制定国民经济和社会发展第十五个五年规划的建议》，为未来五年中国发展擘画蓝图。这份蓝图将为国家未来五年的发展擘画方向。

这就是党的二十届四中全会。

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