Inside China’s 15th 5-year plan: AI, fusion and defence drive next frontier
South China Morning Post
by Cao JiaxuanMarch 6, 2026
China on Thursday unveiled a draft blueprint of key projects for the 2026-2030 period, aimed at overcoming chokepoints to gain a steadier footing in the global tech race and its rivalry with the United States.
The 15th five-year plan was released as China’s top legislature and political advisory body convened in Beijing for the annual “two sessions” meetings, a time when major economic priorities and policy directions are formally set.
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Originally published on South China Morning Post on 3/6/2026