The 15th Five-Year Plan outlines the implementation of a national blockchain network construction project and active participation in international governance in areas such as digital currency.

The full text of the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development of the People's Republic of China has been released. It outlines the construction of a modern infrastructure system, including appropriately advanced development of new infrastructure, the implementation of a national blockchain network construction project, the strengthening of core digital economy industries, the development of next-generation communication technologies, cloud computing, blockchain, and other industries, and the creation of internationally competitive digital industry clusters. The plan also calls for active participation in international governance in areas such as artificial intelligence, digital currency, and cross-border data flows, reaching greater consensus on data security, privacy protection, and cross-border law enforcement cooperation, and strengthening international judicial coordination and mutual recognition of rules. The plan also emphasizes the steady development of the digital yuan and the accelerated construction of Shanghai as an international financial center. (Sina Finance)