Bangladesh, Jan. 4 -- As 2026 begins, the worlds attention has once again turned toward China, not merely out of habit, but because the country stands at a pivotal moment. Having just concluded its 14th Five-Year Plan, China is now stepping into the opening year of the 15th, a transition that carries strategic weight both domestically and internationally. For a nation of more than 1.4 billion people, five-year plans are not abstract policy documents; they are roadmaps that shape development priorities, allocate resources, and signal long-term intent. The central question facing global observers is clear: with what posture, confidence, and sense of direction will China move forward in this new phase?

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