Why the world cares about China's Five-Year Plan

In a fast-changing world, does long-term planning still make sense? At the China Development Forum, Wenzheng from China Daily spoke with global business leaders and scholars — and found that five-year plans are not the opposite of adaptability, but what enables it. They offer clarity, direction, and a framework to identify where to invest, innovate, and build future competitive advantage. In uncertainty, structure matters more than ever.