As 2025 draws to a close, China has solidified its dual focus on domestic modernization and reshaping global governance, balancing ambitious reforms with strategic diplomacy. President Xi Jinping’s relentless domestic agenda and high-stakes international engagements this year have set the stage for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), launching next week.
Domestic Priorities in Focus
From tech hubs in Shanghai to ecological projects in Xinjiang, Xi’s 10 inspection tours this year spotlighted ‘high-quality development’ as China’s growth mantra. Key themes included:
The CPC’s October plenum finalized the 15th Five-Year Plan blueprint after 8 months of drafting, emphasizing economic resilience and common prosperity. Analysts call it a “bridge between immediate recovery and long-term vision.”
Global Governance & Diplomacy
Amid geopolitical tensions, China launched its Global Governance Initiative in September, gaining support from 140+ nations. Major 2025 milestones:
🌐 Hosting WWII victory commemorations with global leaders
📜 Pledging accelerated climate targets for 2035
🤝 Stabilizing U.S. ties through 5 economic dialogues
Xi’s “neighborhood first” diplomacy saw strategic visits from Southeast Asia to the Republic of Korea, while new mediation bodies in Hong Kong expanded China’s conflict-resolution role.
