Optimize Social Governance Based on Collaboration, Participation and Common Interests

Optimize Social Governance Based on Collaboration, Participation and Common Interests*

August 24, 2020

Experience has shown us that development brings problems, and they are equally numerous before and after. The social structure of our country is undergoing profound change. The internet has reshaped human interaction. Social norms, attitudes and behaviors have changed too.

During the 14th Five-year Plan period (2021-2025), we will have to thoroughly study the following issues and take steps to address them:

• how to adapt to profound change in social structure, relationships, attitudes and behaviors;
• how to realize fuller and higher-quality employment;
• how to improve the social security system to realize full coverage and sustainability;
• how to strengthen public health and disease control;
• how to promote long-term balanced population growth;
• how to strengthen social governance, resolve social conflicts, and maintain stability.

Modernity is built on a balance between order and dynamism. We must optimize social governance based on collaboration, participation, and common interests, synergize government efforts with public self-regulation and community-level self-governance, and build a community of social governance in which everyone fulfills their responsibilities and shares in the benefits.

We must develop and adopt new approaches to grassroots social governance, and energize all the “cells” of society. Conflicts and disputes should be resolved when they first arise so that harmony and stability can be maintained at the grassroots. Greater emphasis should be placed on upholding social equity and justice and promoting well-rounded individual development and comprehensive social progress.

* Part of the speech at a meeting with experts from economic and social sectors.

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