乡村振兴新动向：推动农村基本具备现代生活条件

Core Insights - The 20th Central Committee's Fourth Plenary Session emphasized the importance of addressing "agriculture, rural areas, and farmers" (referred to as "three rural issues") as a top priority for the party's work, aiming for a comprehensive modernization of agriculture and rural areas [1][3][6] Group 1: Agricultural Modernization - The session highlighted the need to accelerate agricultural modernization and promote comprehensive rural revitalization, with a focus on enhancing agricultural production capacity and quality efficiency [1][3][6] - A significant change in the report is the emphasis on improving agricultural production capacity and quality efficiency, indicating a shift towards technology-driven agriculture and smart agriculture as key drivers for building an agricultural powerhouse [2][6][7] Group 2: Rural Living Conditions - The meeting proposed that rural areas should have basic modern living conditions, which includes improving education, healthcare, and infrastructure to enhance the quality of life in rural areas [5][6] - The focus for the upcoming "15th Five-Year Plan" period will not only continue infrastructure development but also emphasize the need for rural areas to meet modern living standards [5][6] Group 3: Urban-Rural Integration - Urban-rural integration is a key focus, with plans to promote the free flow of resources between urban and rural areas, breaking down institutional barriers to facilitate this integration [4][6] - Key initiatives include land system reforms to establish a unified construction land market and increasing public resources in rural areas to reduce urban-rural disparities [4][6] Group 4: Policy Support - The government is expected to introduce more targeted policies to support rural innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital infrastructure, alongside encouraging urban talent and resources to flow into rural areas [8] - Since the "14th Five-Year Plan," significant financial support has been allocated to agriculture, with over 10.8 trillion yuan spent on agricultural and rural affairs, indicating a growing commitment to enhancing agricultural policies [8]