15th Five-Year Plan

News | 15th Five-Year Plan

March 2nd, 2026

NDRC: Commission convenes private firms and raises fuel prices

At a symposium ahead of the Two Sessions, the NDRC consulted with business representatives. It also announced higher prices for gasoline and diesel.

By Redaktion Table

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News | 15th Five-Year Plan

February 10th, 2026

15th Five-Year Plan: China aims for coal consumption plateau, not decline – for now

China has outlined new details of its 15th Five-Year Plan, aiming to peak coal consumption in 2027 without committing to a subsequent decline, while expanding domestic oil and gas production.

By Nico Beckert

News | 15th Five-Year Plan

February 9th, 2026

Coal consumption: Emissions cuts could be delayed

China has released new details on its 15th Five-Year Plan. Coal consumption is set to peak in 2027, with no immediate reduction planned. Oil and gas production is also to be expanded.

By Nico Beckert

News | Monetary policy

February 3rd, 2026

Chinese currency: Beijing shows no appetite for a stronger renminbi

China’s national currency, the renminbi, remains significantly undervalued, giving the country a competitive edge in global markets. At the same time, this monetary stance carries substantial risks for the world’s second-largest economy.

By Marcel Grzanna

Feature | Monetary policy

February 2nd, 2026

Renminbi: Exporting unemployment to Europe

The Chinese national currency remains significantly undervalued. This gives China an advantage in the global markets. However, this monetary policy also harbors considerable risks for the second-largest economy.

By Marcel Grzanna

Chinas Präsident Xi Jinping hält eine Video-Rede bei der New Yorker Klimawoche 2025.

Feature | Climate

January 13th, 2026

Five-year plan: Why 2026 will be a crucial year for Xi's climate policy

The 15th five-year plan in March will determine China's climate course until 2030. Although Xi Jinping announced ambitious climate targets, economic pressure and geopolitical tensions point to more cautious measures.

By Nico Beckert

Feature | China

January 8th, 2026

China: Why the new Five-Year Plan jeopardizes Xi’s climate commitments

In March, China will present its next Five-Year Plan, which will be decisive for its climate targets until 2030. Experts are expecting somewhat guarded proposals. That would put Xi Jinping’s past climate commitments at risk.

By Nico Beckert