Liu Zhiqing: Inside China's 15th Five-Year Plan

Source: CGTN

Update: Oct 21, 2025, 2:00 PM

China's Five-Year Plans have shaped the country's development for more than 70 years, guiding its transformation from a largely agrarian society to a global economic power. But what can we expect from the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030)? How will it balance long-term strategy with the realities of a rapidly changing world? In this episode of The Hub, Wang Guan talks to John Gong, professor of Economics at the University of International Business and Economics, Liu Zhiqin, senior research fellow at the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies, Renmin University of China, and Bert Hofman, former director for China at the World Bank. They explore the origins and evolution of China's Five-Year Plans and explain why this system has succeeded. They also examine the achievements of the 14th Five-Year Plan and the key priorities expected in the 15th, discuss China's economic governance, innovation strategy, and how the country plans for growth and resilience amid global uncertainty.