Inside China’s 15th 5-year plan: AI, fusion and defence drive next frontier

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Cao JiaxuanMarch 6, 2026 at 02:27 PM

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China has released a draft of its 15th five-year plan (2026-2030), outlining key projects focused on technological advancement and national security. Unveiled during the annual "two sessions" meetings in Beijing, the plan prioritizes overcoming technological bottlenecks to strengthen China's position in the global tech race, particularly against the United States. The plan emphasizes building strategic industrial backups in inland regions, ensuring food and energy self-sufficiency, and enhancing defense capabilities, including strategic deterrence and readiness for unmanned warfare. Border security will also be strengthened through infrastructure projects connecting Xinjiang and Tibet with the rest of the country. The plan reflects a preparation for potential external shocks and disruptions.

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Xinjiang 50% Beijing ×260% Tibet ×260% United States 70% China ×590%

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five-year plan 100% china 90% technology 80% defence 70% united states 70% strategic deterrence 60% artificial intelligence 60% energy production 50% food self-sufficiency 50% border security 50%

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