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Charting the course: China's 2026 development priorities

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated: March 6, 2026 L M S

China sets 2026 development targets: GDP growth of 4.5-5 percent; over 12 million new urban jobs; CPI increase of around 2 percent; grain output of around 700 million metric tons; and a reduction of around 3.8 percent in carbon dioxide emissions per unit of GDP. Steady progress toward high-quality development!

Why Xiamen

  • About Xiamen

    Xiamen is one of the most economically competitive cities in China and was one of the first Special Economic Zones on the Chinese mainland. As a vice-provincial city independently listed on the State development plan, it has provincial-level authority in economic administration and local legislative power. In 2010, the Xiamen SEZ was expanded to cover the entire municipality. Today, Xiamen is a modern and international port city.

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