The first two targets have been achieved. Now, the country is working toward the goal of building a moderately prosperous society by 2020.

Gao Chengyi, Deputy General Manager of the Xiamen subsidiary of China United Tally Co. Ltd. ` southeast China's Fujian Province, said that he expected the country to continue its strategy of social and economic development.

In an article published on Qstheory.cn, a website run by Qiushi, a publication for the CPC Central Committee, Gao said that he hopes the 18th CPC National Congress will further clarify the goals for the third step of development.

Lai Weimin, a Beijing-based researcher in economics and corporate strategy, said that he expects the Party congress will make policies to accelerate China's transformation from an export- and investment-driven growth model to a consumption-driven one. He also expects a policy announcement on plans for China to shift to service industries and high-end manufacturing.

"Successful transformations in these fields will help the country to mitigate international risks and solve deep-seated problems and conflicts that have arisen," he said.

In addition, Lai said that the country should boost the economy by creating a healthy business environment, further regulating the real estate industry, giving incentives to enterprises in strategic emerging industries, opening some investment areas to private capital, and creating a liberal social environment for entrepreneurs.

Social programs

The Party not only aspires to build China into a prosperous, strong and modern socialist country, but also into a democratic, culturally advanced and harmonious one, as indicated by the CPC Constitution.

During a recent interview with the Party's Internet portal CPC.people.com.cn, Chen Baosheng, Vice President of the Party School of the CPC Central Committee, said that in the past three decades, the Party has made great achievements in carrying out political reforms.

He added, however, that the political restructuring is still confronted with many problems that must be addressed.

"These challenges cannot be evaded. You must forge ahead. So I hope the 18th CPC National Congress will make new arrangements in these aspects," Chen said.

Wu Yingzi, Deputy Dean of the Law School of Nanjing University in east China's Jiangsu Province, suggested that the authorities strengthen its role in social management and public service, and expand the public's participation in political affairs. He said that such efforts will help to defuse social conflicts that have surfaced during economic and social transitions.

Zhou Youyong, Dean of the Law School of Southeast University in Nanjing, Jiangsu, said that the role of law in social governance should be given full play. He expects the Party will improve the way it communicates, including more information disclosure and public participation in decision making.

Gao suggested that at the 18th CPC National Congress, the Party objectively evaluate the seriousness of salient social problems such as income disparity and corruption, and show its determination by outlining effective countermeasures.

Party building

As a delegate to the 18th CPC National Congress, Chen Baosheng said that he hopes the congress will further promote intra-Party democracy, highlight the role of Party members, and reform the Party's leadership system.

Gao called on the Party to objectively and fairly review its achievements in various periods of history, especially the decade after the 16th CPC National Congress. He also said that the 18th CPC National Congress should make new arrangements to tighten discipline among its members.

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