Development Plan
Economy press conference highlights from China's 2026 Two Sessions
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Following Premier Li Qiang's government work report setting a 2026 GDP growth target of 4.5-5%, Zheng Shanjie of the National Development and Reform Commission projected over 6 trillion yuan GDP growth this year at the NPC economy press conference. The service sector is expected to exceed 100 trillion yuan during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030). Leaders including Xi Jinping emphasized high-quality development amid the sessions.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un recorded 131 public appearances by December 27, 2025, the highest in nine years. This surge stems from expanded diplomatic engagements and on-site supervision of the five-year national development plan. The figure marks a steady rise since the pandemic low in 2020.