(Staff post from The CHINA BRIEFNG on 02 June 2025.)
2025 is a pivotal year in China’s policy cycle,
marking the close of the 14th Five-Year Plan and the lead-up to the 15th, which
will chart the country’s course from 2026 to 2030. President Xi Jinping is
already steering discussions with senior officials on key priorities, while
state media mobilize public input ahead of the CPC Central Committee’s expected
approval this fall.
2025 is a pivotal year in China’s policy landscape,
marking the final year of the 14th Five–Year Plan and setting the stage for the
Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee to put forward proposals for
the 15th Five-Year Plan in the fall.
China’s political leadership is currently laying the groundwork for the release of this pivotal document, which will shape the country’s social and economic development over the next five years. President Xi Jinping has held meetings with senior officials to discuss key priorities for the new plan, while state media have launched a national campaign to gather public input and feedback.