Xi Prioritizes Domestic Demand and Tech Independence in 2026 Agenda
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President Xi Jinping has laid out a defensive economic blueprint for 2026 centered on technological self-reliance and domestically powered growth, underscoring a strategic retrenchment as China confronts entrenched global trade barriers.
In an article scheduled for publication Monday in Qiushi, the Chinese Communist Party’s flagship theoretical journal, Xi elaborated on policy priorities first outlined at the Central Economic Work Conference in December 2025. He characterized the year’s economic environment as complex and challenging, urging officials to reinforce structural foundations rather than pursue short-term stimulus.
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- Xi Jinping’s 2026 economic strategy prioritizes technological self-reliance and domestic market growth amid global trade barriers.
- Policies include raising pensions, boosting household incomes, curbing destructive competition, and stabilizing the property sector through local government intervention.
- The agenda emphasizes innovation in advanced technologies and continued international cooperation, especially with emerging economies.
- December 2025：
- Xi Jinping first outlined his policy priorities for 2026 at the Central Economic Work Conference.
- 2026-02-17：
- An article elaborating Xi's economic blueprint for 2026 is scheduled for publication in Qiushi journal.
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