Chongqing- China's State Council convened a plenary meeting to discuss the draft 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) for National Economic and Social Development and Long-Range Objectives Through the Year 2035 in January. The two documents will be deliberated at the top legislature's annual session starting on March 5.

The year of 2021 marks the first year of China’s 14th Five-Year Plan period. The Plan, based on wide public solicitation, will clarify China’s development plans for the next five years, and outline the national strategies that will meet challenges faced in the domestic economy and international complications.

For this special episode of Chongqing Opportunity, iChongqing reporters James and Vivian will discuss how Chongqing will reflect China's development plan for the next five years with a focus on three areas, including green development, higher self-reliance in technology, and promoting the construction of the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle.

The construction of Chengdu-Ziyang-Chongqing Expressway is to promote Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle. (iChongqing file photo)