Moderately prosperous society

Moderately prosperous society (Chinese: 小康社会; pinyin: xiǎokāngshèhuì) is a Chinese term, originally of Confucian origin, used to describe a society composed of a functional middle-class. The term is best known in recent years through its use by Hu Jintao, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China between 2002 and 2012, when referring to economic policies intended to realize a more equal distribution of wealth.

In the usages (tifa) of current General Secretary Xi Jinping, the term "China Dream" or "Chinese Dream" has gained somewhat greater prominence. During the annual National Party Congress meeting of 2015, Xi also unveiled a set of political slogans called the Four Comprehensives, which include "Comprehensively build a moderately prosperous society."

Origins

It has been loosely translated as a "basically well-off" society in which the people are able to live relatively comfortably, albeit ordinarily. The term was first used in Classic of Poetry written as early as 3000 years ago. Xiaokang may be associated with an Engel's coefficient of 40% - 50%.