China Holds Central Economic Work Conference to Set 2026 Priorities

December 2025: Chinese leaders convened the annual Central Economic Work Conference in Beijing from Wednesday to Thursday to determine key priorities for economic development in 2026.

President Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivered an important address at the conference. In his speech, Xi reviewed the country’s economic performance in 2025, assessed the current economic landscape, and outlined strategies and targets for the coming year.

Officials noted that 2025 had been an extraordinary year for China, with the country expected to successfully meet its primary economic and social development objectives. The conference serves as a critical platform for planning policies to sustain growth, maintain social stability, and advance China’s long-term economic goals.

The decisions and priorities set at the conference will guide China’s macroeconomic policies, investment strategies, and industrial development plans for 2026.