communiqué

Tuesday’s proposal adds details to a brief communiqué China’s top leaders issued last week shortly after wrapping up their biggest political gathering to discuss the five-year policy map.

In a late-night communique on Thursday, the Cuban Government said that it had extradited a Chinese citizen, Zhi Dong Zhang, to the authorities in Mexico.

The communique from the Communist Party’s Central Committee’s Plenum—which is held once every five years—prioritized “significant” strides in economic, scientific and technological strength, national defense, and international influence for 2026 to 2030.

The communique mentioned boosting domestic demand and enhancing people’s well-being, but that focus was secondary to the technology goals.

Missing from the communique was mention of “anti-involution”—Beijing’s recent effort to ease the intense competition and price cuts that have led to deflationary pressures and overcapacity, notes Hirson.