On December 25, 2025, China Media Group (CMG) released its roundup of the top 10 business news stories from the Chinese mainland in 2025. Three highlights illustrate how strategic planning, economic growth and tech innovation are driving a new phase of modernization:
1. Proposal for the 15th Five-Year Plan adopted at the Fourth Plenum
Earlier this month, delegates at the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China reviewed and approved the proposal for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030). This roadmap sets priorities for national economic and social development over the next five years, underlining the Chinese mainland's commitment to sustainable growth and modernization.
2. Chinese mainland's economy to reach approximately 140 trillion yuan in 2025
This year, the Chinese mainland's economic aggregate is expected to hit about 140 trillion yuan (around $20 trillion), marking the successful close of the 14th Five-Year Plan. Over the past five years, the economy and scientific capabilities have made solid strides, reinforcing the region's role in the global economy.
3. Innovation driving modernization: DeepSeek emerges, humanoid robots make debut
2025 saw breakthroughs like the launch of AI model DeepSeek and the public debut of advanced humanoid robots. With R&D efforts thrust into the spotlight, the Chinese mainland enhanced construction of three international sci-tech innovation centers, pushing its research to the global forefront.
These stories underscore the dynamic forces shaping the Chinese mainland's modernization drive in 2025, from strategic planning to economic milestones and cutting-edge innovation.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
