Vice President of Asian Development Bank: China's "15th Five-Year Plan" outline is crucial

On the 22nd, Scott Morris, Vice President of the Asian Development Bank, spoke to reporters about China's economic growth target set for this year after the opening ceremony of the China Development Forum 2026 Annual Meeting. He said, "I think this growth target is consistent with the forecasts of the Asian Development Bank, and the next five years will be an important period for China." He also emphasized the importance of China's "15th Five-Year Plan", especially the emphasis on "investing in people".