One topic at top-level discussion is how to foster new development paradigm Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, required firm self-awareness, targeted measures and practical actions on Friday to accelerate the country's establishment of a new development paradigm in order to take the initiative in future development. Speaking at a meeting of the Central Committee for Deepening Overall Reform, Xi said that fostering a new development paradigm was aimed at improving China's capacity to survive, compete, develop and persevere in the face of various kinds of risks that can or cannot be predicted. Xi, who is head of the committee, highlighted the importance of maintaining an indomitable spirit and strategic focus during this long-lasting process.