🇨🇳 "It's like leveling up in real life!" That's how UK expert Keith Bennett describes China's approach to its upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) during this week's Beijing forum on Xi Jinping Thought. The vice chair of Britain's 48 Group Club revealed why global observers are taking notes 📝
At the International Forum of Overseas Studies held November 12-13, Bennett highlighted China's unique planning superpower: "Imagine millions of suggestions flowing into one roadmap – that's how they build plans that actually work for people," he told CGTN, referencing President Xi's explanation of the process.
🌱 The secret sauce? A TikTok-worthy blend of:
1️⃣ Crowdsourced ideas from citizens
2️⃣ Scientific data analysis
3️⃣ Long-term vision (no quarterly-profit myopia here!)
Bennett emphasized this approach creates "development that sticks" because it answers real needs. With climate goals and tech innovation expected to dominate the 2026-2030 agenda, this planning style could shape everything from green energy to AI ethics 🔋🤖
For young professionals eyeing Asian markets? This systemic approach explains why 72% of foreign investors recently called China's policy consistency a "major business advantage" in a 2025 World Bank survey 📊
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Scientific planning, people-first: Expert hails China's systemic edge
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