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As China Drafts Its Next 5-Year Plan, Is GDP Still the Magic Number?

The Communist Party reviews strategic goals for 2026-2030 focusing on innovation, poverty alleviation, and international cooperation amid global uncertainties.

  • On Monday, the fourth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee will convene to review proposals for the 15th Five‑Year Plan as the 14th Five‑Year Plan concludes this year.
  • Rooted in evolving economic and social realities, Five‑Year Plans set objectives and strategic priorities that guide China's modernization, with the 14th Five‑Year Plan emphasizing innovation and AI capability.
  • Data show Belt and Road project revenue reached $37.99 billion earlier this month, and DeepSeek achieved performance comparable to global AI models, during the 14th Five‑Year Plan.
  • Employment among lifted people remains above 30 million, and targeted support reached over 6 million by July this year.
  • Some Western countries raised tariffs and tightened export controls under `de‑risking`, which unsettled markets, while China bolsters multilateral ties through the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and aid to over 160 countries.
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Ecns broke the news in China on Monday, October 20, 2025.
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