- China was invited to discuss the goals of its 15th Five-Year Plan, which outlines objectives for high-quality development.
- China's development goals are being announced, offering new growth momentum and opportunities for the world.
Xi Jinping put the 'sponge city' idea forward as a national policy, which the World Bank is accounting for.
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Updated Jul 9
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Xi Jinping put the 'sponge city' idea forward as a national policy, which the World Bank is accounting for.
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Xi Jinping promoted the 'sponge city' concept as a national policy, with World Bank involvement.1 source
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China's development goals are being announced, offering new growth momentum and opportunities for the world.Also in this story
- China's Global Development Initiative (GDI) is proving instrumental in empowering developing nations and giving them a stronger voice on the global stage.
- Xi Jinping urged sustained efforts to expand advanced manufacturing and provide strong support for advancing Chinese modernization.
- Investors are currently awaiting new policy measures from the National People's Congress Standing Committee to drive economic growth.
- Xi Jinping promoted ecological civilization in China on August 14, 2026.
The entities involved
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Xi Jinping
General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party since 2012 (born 1953)
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World Bank
international financial institution