As China prepares to unveil its 15th five-year plan (FYP) for 2026–2030, the stakes could not be higher. With profound shifts in global dynamics, domestic economic challenges, and the ambitious goal of achieving socialist modernisation by 2035, this new blueprint will guide the nation’s economic and social development amid mounting complexities.

Drawing on lessons from the 14th FYP and the evolving global landscape, the 15th FYP is expected to prioritise high-quality growth, technological self-reliance, green development, and economic resilience, while addressing persistent structural and demographic challenges. The next five years will not just be a plan; they will be a masterclass in ambition meeting execution. So, let’s buckle up — 2030 is closer than it seems.

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