By Zhang He

Why tech innovation is central to China's 15th five-year plan

BEIJING- As Beijing prepares to convene the annual “Two Sessions,” one document stands at the center of national and global attention: China's 15th Five-Year Plan. Set to be formally approved by the National People's Congress, the blueprint will chart the world's second-largest economy over the next five years. From industrial strategy to economic priorities, decoding this landmark text is essential, as every word carries far-reaching implications for China and the wider world.