China’s Communist Party on Thursday outlined key priorities for its upcoming Five-Year Plan, following a four-day closed-door meeting in Beijing, known as the fourth plenum. Leaders emphasized the need to “vigorously boost consumption” and “consolidate national security,” while reaffirming their commitment to building “a modern industrial system with advanced manufacturing as the backbone” and accelerating “high-level scientific and technological self-reliance.” The talks come amid persistent economic headwinds, including sluggish consumer demand, a deepening property crisis, and ongoing trade tensions with the U.S. Officials also pledged to pursue “rapid economic development,” calling for expanded investment and the removal of structural bottlenecks. The full plan will be unveiled at the National People’s Congress in March.