Party Central Committee approves key matters in socio-economic development

A range of important matters regarding socio-economic development were approved at the 5th Plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee on May 10, including on effective land management and the 2013 Land Law and related laws being prioritized for amendment and supplement. The Plenum agreed that agriculture is a pillar of the economy, and prioritizing investment in the sector and striking a harmonious balance in development between sustainable rural areas and urbanization is needed.