China should grasp strategic initiative amid rising uncertainties, Xi says

ReutersLast Updated: Oct 24, 2025, 08:57:00 AM IST

Synopsis

In an assertive call to action, President Xi Jinping has highlighted the necessity for China to seize the strategic momentum. Amid a landscape filled with both opportunities and hurdles, Xi pointed towards the urgency for advancements in critical technology sectors.

China faces a confluence of strategic opportunities and challenges amid rising uncertainties and should "firmly grasp the strategic initiative," President Xi Jinping said during a meeting on Beijing's new five-year plan, state media reported on Friday.

China should strive for breakthroughs in key technologies, Xi added, according to the official Xinhua news agency.

The meeting was held in August. State media reports of the meeting came after China concluded a Communist Party conclave on Thursday.