The Shanghai Municipal People’s Congress concluded its annual plenary session on Saturday after successfully completing all scheduled agendas. The legislative gathering saw deputies approve critical resolutions concerning the municipal government’s work report and the city’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), marking a significant milestone in Shanghai’s development planning.
During the closing ceremony, Shanghai Party Secretary Chen Jining commended deputies for their dedicated service, emphasizing how their collective wisdom and thorough deliberation on major development initiatives demonstrated the effectiveness of whole-process people’s democracy. Chen highlighted that the coming five years represent a pivotal transformation period for Shanghai to leverage its unique advantages and achieve comprehensive progress.
The city leadership outlined Shanghai’s expected role as a pioneer in advancing Chinese-style modernization, with particular focus on enhancing its capabilities as an international hub for economy, finance, trade, shipping, and technological innovation. Central to this vision is the acceleration of new productive forces cultivation and expansion, alongside better implementation of national strategies that safeguard China’s interests and security.
Shanghai is positioned to champion pioneering reforms, leading openness initiatives, and breakthrough innovations that will stimulate high-quality development momentum. This strategic direction aims to establish new mechanisms and pathways that could serve as a national model, reinforcing Shanghai’s status as a frontrunner in China’s modernization journey.