China will start drafting its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) for national development this year, Premier Li Qiang said in the government work report at the national legislature's annual session on Wednesday.
The new plan will focus on identifying development priorities, strategic tasks, and major projects, according to the report delivered to the opening meeting of the third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. "We will begin formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan this year. We should set development targets through well-conceived steps, and carry out proper planning for major strategic tasks, policies, measures, and projects, so that the Plan will serve as an effective guide for China's economic and social development," Li said.
The third session of the 14th NPC is scheduled to run till March 11.
China to begin formulating new 5-year plan
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday that Seoul firmly adheres to the one-China principle, in comments made ahead of his upcoming state visit to China.
The remarks were made in an interview with China Media Group (CMG). The visit is scheduled for Jan 4–7.
"The consensus reached between governments of the Republic of Korea and China when diplomatic relations were established continues to be the fundamental principle governing our relations, and its effectiveness remains steadfast. I want to clearly state that the ROK has always adhered to the one-China principle. Maintaining peace and stability in regional matters, including in Northeast Asia and concerning the Taiwan issue, holds significant importance to us," said Lee.
"The foundational relationship between the ROK and China was established on a very principled and fundamental basis from the beginning. It is clear that the ROK government has always adhered to this position and has never wavered from it. I believe that the sound development of ROK-China relations depends on both sides fully respecting each other's core interests and being mutually tolerant of each other's positions. In this context, we will, as always, uphold the one-China principle as the Taiwan issue is China's most fundamental concern," he said.
ROK president reiterates firm adherence to one-China principle
