{
  "id": 16011274,
  "title": "China’s Xi calls for qualitative improvement, measurable growth in economy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/chinas-xi-calls-for-qualitative-improvement-measurable-growth-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T07:05:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/10/22/china-s-xi-calls-for-qualitative-improvement-measurable-growth-in-economy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke about the need for a qualitative improvement and measurable growth in the economy on Thursday, according to Xinhua. He stated that the country must strive to meet people's ever-growing demands for a better life and promote comprehensive social progress while maintaining stability. Xi emphasized the absolute leadership of the Communist Party of China over the military and highlighted the importance of advancing the political building of the armed forces. The leader also called for reforms in the military, with a focus on utilizing science and technology, talent, and lawful governance. This speech was delivered during the celebrations marking the 90th anniversary of the Long March, a crucial retreat by the Red Army led by Mao Zedong in 1934 and 1935 to avoid Nationalist forces led by Chiang Kai-shek.",
  "summary": "Xi Jinping also stressed the need to uphold the Communist Party’s absolute control over the armed forces and strengthen political leadership within the military.",
  "key_points": [
    "Xi Jinping calls for qualitative improvement in China's economy",
    "Measurable growth emphasized to meet people's demands for better life",
    "Communist Party maintains absolute leadership over military"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Prioritizing qualitative economic shifts alongside military modernization signals a strategic pivot toward integrating technological advancement with strict political control to ensure long-term national stability.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}