On October 26, 2010, Xinhua published a high-profile article titled “Steadily and Actively Push Forward Political Reform following the Correct Political Direction.” People’s Daily Online posted it on October 27. It was the lead article on both People’s Daily Online and Xinhua for an extended period. Xinhua later published another article, on October 30, to explain that the article first published on the 26th was of the highest priority. The author’s name is a pseudonym, but represents the Politburo of the CCP. The purpose of the article is to clarify ideology to all CCP members.

The article set the direction for political system reform in China. It explained that the “correct political direction” means “unswervingly adhering to the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party.” “When we promote political restructuring (or political reform), we must stick to our own way. We must not copy the Western political system model. We will not allow multi-party elections and will not have a separation of powers among three state entities.”

Sources:
Xinhua, October 26, 2010 and October 30, 2010
http://news.xinhuanet.com/2010-10/26/c_12704284.htm
http://forum.home.news.cn/detail/79741282/1.html

The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) issued the 2010 National Competitiveness Blue Book in Beijing on October 25. The Blue Book delineates China’s strategic goals in national competitiveness. They are: By 2020, China’s national competitiveness will reach the leading countries of the world and rank among the top five countries in G20. By 2030, China’s comprehensive competitiveness will be behind only the U.S. and the E.U. By 2050, China will become the second strongest country in the world, surpassed only by the United States.

Source: Southern Metropolitan Daily: October 26, 2010
http://nf.nfdaily.cn/nfdsb/content/2010-10/26/content_17021179.htm