A few years ago, it beat extreme poverty – now, it’s a frontline province in Beijing’s economic shift
Provincial leaders are seizing opportunities to align with the national strategy, as the 2026-2030 development plan, officially released in March 2026, promises to reshape the nation’s economic and industrial landscape.
“We must fully play up our comparative advantages to serve the national strategy,” said Xu Lin, Guizhou’s party chief, at a preparation conference for the Five-Year Plan on May 28.
Guizhou now counts on the “strategic hinterland strategy”, introduced during a policymaking conference in December 2023.
