China's newly adopted 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) charts an ambitious course for rural transformation, aiming to bridge urban-rural divides while safeguarding national food security. The blueprint emphasizes modernizing agriculture and improving living standards for 500 million rural residents as China progresses toward its 2035 socialist modernization goals.
From Poverty Alleviation to Sustainable Growth
Building on the success of lifting 800 million people out of poverty since 2012, the plan introduces portable social insurance programs and wage-productivity agreements to protect vulnerable populations. Targeted support measures will focus on developing local industries and skills training to create self-sustaining rural economies.
Agricultural Innovation Takes Center Stage
With climate challenges straining limited arable land, the FYP mandates strict farmland protection policies and promotes precision agriculture technologies. Pilot programs for drought-resistant crops and AI-assisted irrigation systems aim to boost yields while reducing resource consumption – critical measures for a nation feeding 20% of humanity with 9% of global arable land.
Officials emphasize that rural revitalization remains key to achieving common prosperity, with upgraded healthcare and education infrastructure planned for all villages by 2030. The strategy aligns with China's dual circulation economic model, strengthening domestic consumption capabilities while maintaining global food supply chain stability.
