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China's National News Publication Administration issues 15th Five-Year Plan for publishing industry
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On September 21, the National News Publication Administration of China issued the '15th Five-Year Plan for Publishing Industry Development,' outlining the overall requirements, goals, tasks, and safeguard measures for the 2026-2030 period. The plan sets a target for 2030, aiming for significant results in high-quality development of the publishing industry, with a more prominent role in stimulating cultural innovation and creativity and promoting cultural prosperity. Adhering to both goal-oriented and problem-oriented approaches, the plan focuses on eight key tasks: thematic publishing, expanding high-quality supply, deepening nationwide reading, accelerating deep integration of publishing, promoting systemic reform of the newspaper industry, driving innovation in printing and distribution, strengthening international communication of publishing, and building a high-level publishing talent team. It also lists 33 major projects across eight categories, covering the entire publishing chain from content production to reading promotion, industry upgrading, international communication, and talent development.
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September 21 – The National Press and Publication Administration has recently issued the "15th Five-Year Plan" for Publishing Industry Development, outlining the overall requirements, key objectives, tasks, and safeguard measures for China's publishing sector during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period (2026–2030). The plan sets forth a blueprint and strategic direction for the industry's growth over the next five years.
According to the plan, by 2030, the publishing industry is expected to achieve significant progress in high-quality development, with its role in stimulating the cultural creativity and innovation of the entire nation, as well as promoting cultural prosperity, becoming more prominent.
The plan adopts a dual focus on both goal-oriented and problem-solving approaches. It identifies eight key areas that require focused implementation during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period:
- Strengthening thematic publishing
- Continuously expanding the supply of high-quality publications
- Deepening the nationwide reading campaign
- Accelerating the deep integration of digital and traditional publishing
- Promoting systemic reform in the newspaper industry
- Driving innovation and development in printing and distribution
- Enhancing international communication of Chinese publications
- Building a high-caliber talent pool for the publishing sector
To support these priorities, the plan outlines 8 special sections and 33 major projects and initiatives, covering the entire publishing chain and all related fields, including content production, reading promotion, industry upgrading, international communication, and talent development.
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China issues 2026-2030 publishing plan targeting high-quality development and digital integration