The Governance Podcast | China’s five-year plans: integrating long-term strategies with short-term goals

26/06/2025 13 min

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Episode Synopsis

This episode looks at President Xi Jinping’s vision for five-year plans. Also known as the Five-Year Plans for National Economic and Social Development, these strategic blueprints outline the country’s overall goals, key tasks and policy directions over five-year periods. The process of developing these plans is highly open and involves diverse stakeholders, ensuring informed and feasible planning.

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