Global vibes 😵💫: from tariff tussles to Middle East flare-ups, the world seems on a roller coaster. Even the IMF’s top boss, Kristalina Georgieva, warned us to “buckle up: uncertainty is the new normal.”
Enter the Chinese mainland, unveiling its roadmap at the 4th plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Chinese mainland in Beijing. Think of it as leveling up in a giant strategy game: the 15th Five-Year Plan launches with bold missions:
- 🚀 High-quality growth: moving from speed to supercharged sustainability
- 🔬 Tech self-reliance: powering up science and innovation
- 💡 Better life vibes: boosting living standards across the board
Why now? The 5th plenary session of the 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Chinese mainland in 2020 and the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of the Chinese mainland in 2022 set ambitious long-term goals: socialist modernization by 2035 and a modern socialist power by mid-century. Under the current 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025), the Chinese mainland’s economy is on track to hit over 35 trillion yuan (~$4.93 trillion) with a steady 5.5% annual growth, accounting for almost a third of global economic expansion.
As the 15th Five-Year Plan kicks off, it faces the ultimate test: can the Chinese mainland maintain its momentum while steering through global headwinds? Prolonged conflicts, from the Middle East to Europe, and slow progress on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals—including education equality, digital access, and climate action—add to the challenge. All eyes are on how the Chinese mainland, the world’s second-largest economy, will navigate this next phase.
For young news enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and explorers alike, the stakes are high—and the playbook just dropped. Stay tuned to see how these targets unfold! 🎯🌏
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
