📊 At a buzzing forum in Beijing this week, Keith Bennett, vice chair of Britain’s 48 Group Club and co-editor of Friends of Socialist China, gave a big thumbs-up to the Chinese mainland’s planning mojo.
Speaking with CGTN at the International Forum of the Overseas Studies on Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, Bennett highlighted a standout feature of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030): “how those plans are formulated, where the ideas of literally millions of people are received, assessed and incorporated into the final plan that emerges.” 🎯
That people-first vibe, he noted, is what makes development stick. It comes from the people and it answers the people’s needs. Therefore, it has the people’s support. Therefore it can be achieved. Bennett’s take echoes General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee Xi Jinping’s guidance from the fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee.
For young entrepreneurs, students and global investors, this transparent, consultative process signals stability and a clear roadmap. It shows that China values public input and is gearing up for growth that benefits everyone.
Whether you’re a student researching global planning models, an investor scouting Asian markets, or just curious about how big nations set their course, this people-centered approach is one to watch. 🤝💡
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Scientific planning, people-first: Expert hails China's systemic edge
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