China's Five-Year Plan

China's 14th Five-Year Plan is coming to an end. Since 2021, the blueprint has guided the country through pandemic shocks, trade tensions and a slowing global economy, while driving new industries, stronger R&D and a push for greener growth. But not every goal has been met and challenges remain. What will the next plan need to deliver? How can China break through bottlenecks, sustain high quality growth, and balance development with national security in uncertain times?