Glimpses of economy over next 5 years

Editor's note: The Fifth Plenum, a key meeting of the Communist Party of China, was held last month. At the meeting, top Chinese leaders reviewed and deliberated on the draft of the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20), which will lay out the blueprint of the country's social and economic development over the next five years. The plan highlights innovation, green growth and reform of State-owned enterprises as some of the country's development priorities. China Daily invited a group of chief executives from leading multinational companies to provide their insights into the plan.

Q1: Innovation was one of the key areas emphasized by China's leaders at the Fifth Plenum. Why is this crucial for the country's growth prospects and how will it affect the overall economy? How will this affect your development plan in China?

Q2: Green growth was another vital theme highlighted at the Fifth Plenum. How will tackling pollution and raising environmental standards affect China's future development and shape your business strategies in China?