Chongqing - China's Chongqing has outlined an ambitious economic and development roadmap for the 15th Five-Year Plan, setting a GDP target of 4 trillion yuan (about 560 billion U.S. dollars) and projecting per capita GDP to reach 140,000 yuan by 2030, according to a press conference of the CPC Chongqing Municipal Committee on November 25.
Chongqing's roadmap outlines nine key areas crucial to this goal, including high-quality development, industrial system upgrading, reform and opening-up, megacity governance, social welfare, rural revitalization, cultural development, and environmental protection.
The 15th Five-Year Plan outlines six major strategic opportunities for Chongqing. These include the city's elevated role as a national pivot for western development, its deeper integration as an inland gateway for international engagement, and the further rise of the Chengdu–Chongqing economic circle as a key regional growth engine. The plan also points to technological innovation as a catalyst for industrial upgrading, improved governance capacity in the megacity, and broader reforms driven by digital transformation.
Thirteen priority tasks have been laid out to guide Chongqing's development over the next five years. They span industrial upgrading, regional integration, boosting domestic demand, advancing reforms, promoting rural revitalization, improving public services, strengthening cultural development, and pushing forward green and safe growth. Taken together, these tasks form the blueprint for the city's economic and social advancement.
A major priority of the plan is positioning Chongqing as an important manufacturing hub. The city intends to build a modern industrial system with global competitiveness by reinforcing sectors such as power semiconductors, integrated circuits, and next-generation displays. It will also develop new pillar industries, including intelligent green energy equipment and connected electric vehicles.
City view of southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. (Photo/ Chongqing Daily)
Furthermore, Chongqing plans to develop strategic clusters in sectors such as biomedicine, smart medical devices, intelligent sensing, instrumentation, and the low-altitude economy. Officials said the city will explore future-oriented industries, including intelligent robotics, biomanufacturing, quantum computing hardware, aerospace information technology, and advanced new materials.
Expanding opening-up remains another key priority. Faced with a complex global environment, Chongqing will upgrade its role as an inland gateway linking western China with international markets. Measures include improving the city's international service system, expanding global market access programs, upgrading digital trade capabilities, and streamlining services for foreign investment. The city will also help local companies expand overseas and strengthen their global resource allocation capabilities.
Chongqing further aims to build itself into a leading international exchange center in central and western China by hosting more global events, upgrading major platforms for international cooperation, and attracting additional international organizations and consular institutions.
Looking ahead, officials stressed that a major breakthrough is expected in aligning domestic and international opening-up. Chongqing will deepen coordination within the Chengdu–Chongqing economic circle, while strengthening ties with the Yangtze River Delta, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. The goal is to help enterprises shift smoothly between domestic and international markets and ensure that Chongqing plays a stronger role in China's long-term modernization.