Breaking China News Today Live: Xi Jinping Takes Personal Helm in Drafting 15th Five-Year Plan Amid Economic Revival Push

 

Beijing, China – October 15, 2025 – In a move that's dominating China News Today live feeds and social media timelines, President Xi Jinping has stepped directly into the crafting of China's ambitious 15th Five-Year Plan, set for finalization at the Communist Party's Central Committee plenum later this month. As China News now pulses with speculation on growth strategies, this high-level involvement signals Beijing's determination to steer the world's second-largest economy through global turbulence, blending tech innovation with sustainable development goals.

The announcement, teased during a Politburo study session yesterday, underscores Xi's hands-on approach to policymaking. With the plenum slated for October 20-23 at the secretive Jingxi Hotel, over 370 top officials will convene to outline the blueprint guiding China until 2030. Economists and party insiders are buzzing: This isn't just routine planning; it's a blueprint for "high-quality development" amid U.S. trade escalations and domestic recovery efforts. "Xi's direct oversight ensures alignment with core socialist values while addressing real-world challenges like deflation and export diversification," said Dr. Chen Li, a senior fellow at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

Live Updates from the Policy Frontlines

As China News Today live streams capture the fervor, key focuses emerging from preparatory meetings include:

• Tech Self-Reliance Boost: Doubling down on semiconductors and AI, with subsidies for domestic chip production to counter U.S. restrictions. Recent antitrust probes into Nvidia and Qualcomm – announced just last week – highlight Beijing's playbook.
• Green Economy Surge: Targets for carbon neutrality by 2060, including expanded rare earth export controls (now covering five new elements) to safeguard critical minerals for renewables and defense. This comes hot on the heels of tightened curbs that rattled global markets, with China defending the moves as "legitimate sovereignty" against hypocritical U.S. tariffs.
• Consumer Revival Tactics: Measures to stimulate domestic spending, from property market stabilizers to youth employment programs, aiming to lift GDP growth above 5% in 2026.

Social platforms like Weibo are exploding with #XiFiveYearPlan, amassing over 100 million views since dawn. Viral clips from state media show Xi poring over data visualizations, captioned: "From vision to victory – China's next chapter unfolds." Netizens are weighing in: "This plan could make us unstoppable in EVs and biotech," one user posted, while others call for bolder housing reforms.

Echoes of Global Tensions

The timing couldn't be more charged. Just days ago, China News now reported a vehicle explosion in Ecuador linked to broader security jitters, but eyes remain on U.S.-China frictions. With Presidents Trump and Xi eyeing a summit in South Korea by month's end, the five-year plan doubles as a diplomatic flex. "Beijing's signaling stability and innovation to woo investors," noted analyst Wang Mei from the Economist Intelligence Unit. "Rare earths aren't just resources; they're leverage in the new Cold War on tech."

On the ground, the ripple effects are immediate. Stock markets in Shanghai and Shenzhen ticked up 1.2% at open today, buoyed by optimism. Meanwhile, the ongoing 138th Canton Fair in Guangzhou – a China News Today live staple – is showcasing prototypes aligned with plan previews, from BeiDou-enhanced drones to humanoid robots trained in Beijing's new 10,000 sqm facility.

What to Watch in the Coming Days

As the plenum approaches, all of China News now will zero in on leaked drafts and Xi's closing address. Will it greenlight aggressive stimulus, or prioritize "common prosperity"? Early indicators point to a balanced path: Steady tax revenue growth (up 4.1% YoY per latest VAT data) as a "barometer" of resilience, per the Ministry of Finance.

In this pivotal moment, Xi's personal stake elevates the stakes – turning a bureaucratic exercise into a national rallying cry. For global watchers, it's a reminder: China's future isn't just policy; it's power.

Drawing on live dispatches from Xinhua, Global Times, and Reuters. Updates streaming as events unfold.