A daylong "brainstorming" session was held in Jinan as city leaders, officials, and enterprise representatives gathered to exchange ideas on the city’s upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030). The event, chaired by the Jinan Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China, marked a pivotal step in charting the city’s next stage of development.
The meeting was attended by key municipal leaders including Liu Qiang, Party Secretary of Jinan; Yu Haitian, Deputy Party Secretary and Mayor; Han Jinfeng, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Municipal People’s Congress; Lei Jie, Chairman of the CPPCC Jinan Committee; and other officials from districts, counties, and major enterprises. Together, they engaged in forward-looking discussions and proposed actionable strategies for Jinan’s growth.
The Role of China’s Five-Year Plans
China’s Five-Year Plans serve as strategic roadmaps for the country’s social, economic, cultural, and ecological development. Since the first plan in 1953, these programs have shaped China’s modernization, with the 14th plan (2021–2025) now nearing completion. The upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan carries special significance, bridging past achievements with new goals as China advances toward modernization.
For Jinan, the plan represents not only a blueprint but also a "people’s ledger," influencing every aspect of daily life—from transportation and healthcare to education, employment, and environmental quality.
Jinan’s Progress in Recent Plans
During the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016–2020), Jinan’s GDP surpassed one trillion yuan, new development models such as “land acquisition to immediate construction” gained national attention, and the city became a model for rural revitalization.
In the ongoing 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025), Jinan has emphasized ecological protection along the Yellow River, advanced the Jinan Metropolitan Area, launched major platforms such as the Shandong Industrial Technology Research Institute and the Jinan Supercomputing Center, expanded metro lines, and significantly improved residents’ quality of life.
Citizens at the Heart of the "15th Five-Year Plan"
The new plan will directly impact citizens’ daily lives. Initiatives will aim to:
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Transportation: Develop Jinan into a national transportation hub, with expanded high-speed rail connections and more international flight routes.
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Education & Healthcare: Improve access to balanced, high-quality education, expand learning platforms, and create a "15-minute medical service circle" to make healthcare more accessible.
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Employment & Entrepreneurship: Strengthen industries such as next-generation IT, high-end equipment manufacturing, and biomedicine, while supporting entrepreneurship among graduates, skilled workers, and returning residents.
Thirteen Key Priorities Defined
The brainstorming session outlined 13 priority areas for Jinan’s development under the 15th Five-Year Plan:
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Building a regional hub for technological innovation
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Developing a northern advanced manufacturing base
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Expanding domestic demand
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Establishing a national-level transportation hub and northern trade logistics center
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Advancing digital and smart city construction
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Deepening reform and opening-up
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Promoting regional coordination
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Advancing comprehensive rural revitalization
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Strengthening ecological and environmental protection
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Enhancing cultural development
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Improving public well-being
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Advancing megacity governance and rule of law
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Mobilizing whole-of-society participation
These priorities highlight Jinan’s ambition to integrate innovation, industrial strength, connectivity, and sustainable urban living.
Toward a More Prosperous and Livable City
The session underscored that the 15th Five-Year Plan is more than a government document—it is a shared vision of the city’s future. By aligning national strategies with local realities and citizen needs, Jinan seeks to position itself as a vibrant, innovative, and livable metropolis.
As Party Secretary Liu Qiang emphasized, this “brainstorming” was not merely an exchange of ideas, but the shaping of a future roadmap. With a clear framework in place, Jinan is preparing to enter its next chapter with confidence, pragmatism, and determination.