Chinese Premier Li Qiang has rallied government teams to finalize the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), calling it a 'blueprint for high-quality growth' during a high-level meeting on December 22, 2025. With tech innovation and public welfare at its core, the plan aims to steer China's economy through global uncertainties while boosting domestic stability.
🔍 Key Focus Areas
Premier Li emphasized developing 'new quality productive forces' – code for next-gen tech like AI and green energy. 'We need breakthroughs that turn labs into economic engines,' he stated, signaling a push for startups and R&D hubs.
🏗️ Building Future-Ready Infrastructure
The plan prioritizes mega-projects to stimulate jobs and demand, including smart cities and renewable energy grids. Analysts predict this could create 5M+ new roles in robotics and carbon-neutral industries by 2028.
❤️ People-Centric Policies
Li stressed balancing economic targets with social needs: 'Every policy must answer two questions – does it spark innovation, and does it improve lives?' Expect expanded healthcare access and upskilling programs in the final draft.
The State Council team, including Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, will refine the draft through early 2026 before legislative review. 🌱💡
