Reform will be nation's watchword this year

This year, the Communist Party of China is expected to put forward a number of measures to deepen reform and mark the 40th anniversary of the reform and opening-up policy, analysts said.

In several key speeches recently, President Xi Jinping has highlighted deepening reform and opening-up as a priority, sending a strong signal that changes will be implemented to stimulate further development.

In his New Year speech, Xi pledged to resolutely carry out the task because "reform and opening-up is the path we must take to make progress in contemporary China and realize the Chinese dream".