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China Buzz: Do China's five-year plans really shape everyday life?

(People's Daily Online) 15:49, January 07, 2026

2025 marked the final year of China's 14th Five-Year Plan. But beyond policy documents and official targets, do these plans actually change how people live? From digital services and infrastructure to openness and quality of life, many say these shifts are felt day to day. In this video, we hear from people who have lived in China for years on how these changes play out in real life.

(Web editor: Wu Chaolan, Wu Chengliang)

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