The meeting was chaired by Hu Jintao, general secretary of the C.C., the CPC.

The meeting said that to improve and update the social management is related to boosting the governing position of the party, preserving the long-term stability of the country and providing the people with a stable life.

The meeting stressed that in order to step up this work, it is necessary to put main emphasis on man, give priority to service and rely on law and, at the same time, call on all regions and domains to enhance the level of scientific social management in all aspects.