Beijing’s recently announced five-year plan is an attempt to put the economy on a war footing, according to some China analysts, who say the communist regime is preparing for a prolonged technological blockade or conflict with the United States. However, other China-watchers suggest that the plan is merely a continuation of previous strategies.
Five-year plans are a signature tool of planned economies used by the former Soviet Union and other socialist states, including communist China, where the latest plan was laid out at the end of the Chinese Communist Party’s top political meeting, known as the Fourth Plenum.
Chinese state media outlets released the official communiqué of the Fourth Plenum on Oct. 24, outlining the regime’s priorities for 2026 to 2030—the country’s 15th five-year plan. The plan aims to “build a modernized industrial system and reinforce the foundations of the real economy” and to “achieve greater self-reliance and strength in science and technology.” These goals are followed by “expanding domestic demand” and “improving living standards,” according to the communiqué….
CCP’s New 5-Year Plan Outlines Wartime Economy: Analysts
