LATEST ISSUE
2026 No. 01
The Strategic Imperative of Expanding Domestic Demand
Expanding domestic demand is vital for both economic stability and security. This is not a stopgap measure, but a strategic initiative. We must act with great urgency to address inadequate domestic demand, particularly in consumption, and work to establish domestic demand as the primary engine and anchor of economic growth.
Ensuring Decisive Progress in Basically Realizing Socialist Modernization
We must maintain strategic resolve and enhance our confidence in success. We must proactively identify, respond to, and steer changes, demonstrate the courage and competence to carry forward our struggle, and dare to brave high winds, choppy waters, and even dangerous storms. We must seize the historical initiative to overcome difficulties, combat risks, and confront challenges, and focus on managing our own affairs well. We will write yet another chapter on the miracles of rapid economic growth and long-term social stability, secure decisive progress toward basically realizing socialist modernization, and open up new horizons for Chinese modernization.
China’s Major New Achievements in Economic and Social Development During the 14th Five-Year Plan Period
Throughout the 14th Five-Year Plan period, China has stayed committed to the general principle of pursuing social and economic progress while ensuring stability. High-quality development has remained our central focus, and reform and innovation have served as the fundamental engines of growth.
Profound and Intricate Changes Facing China’s Development Environment During the 15th Five-Year Plan Period
At present and for some time to come, momentous changes of a magnitude not seen in a century will continue to accelerate across the world. Intertwined with these changes will be disturbances, which will become more pronounced as changes unfold. All this will mean both rare opportunities and grave challenges for China's development.
Improving the Modern Integrated Transportation System
Transport connects production with consumption, and links domestic and international markets, spanning the entire chain from production to distribution and consumption. It serves as essential support for smooth economic flow. During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, the composition of the transportation sector underwent deep adjustment while services became more economical and efficient.
Accelerating the Development of a Modern Water Network
A modern water network is a foundational, strategic, and pioneering public facility and service system of the country, which plays a crucial role in coordinating flood control, water resources, aquatic ecosystems, and aquatic environments. Therefore, it is essential to safeguarding China's water security and advancing Chinese modernization.
Promoting the Integrated Development of Education, Science and Technology, and Human Resources
The Recommendations makes establishing “a basic framework for the integrated development of education, science and technology, and human resources” a key objective of the 15th Five-Year Plan. It sets out systematic plans and clear requirements to coordinate efforts to build national strength in these fields and to accelerate the development of globally influential centers.
Exclusive Interview | Advancing Reform for the Market-Based Allocation of Production Factors
China has entered a stage of high-quality development, deepening reforms for the market-based allocation of production factors will help break down local protectionism and market segmentation. Beyond this, they will help accelerate the development of a high-standard socialist market economy by further boosting and unleashing the potential of our vast market, promoting smooth domestic economic flows, and strengthening the endogenous drivers and innovative vitality underpinning growth.
