专访｜郑永年看“十五五”：经济发展，才能真正解决问题

Core Insights - The 20th Central Committee's Fourth Plenary Session emphasized the importance of the "15th Five-Year Plan" as a critical period for achieving socialist modernization, highlighting the need for development amidst changing domestic and international conditions [2][4]. Economic Development Focus - The "15th Five-Year Plan" reiterates the centrality of economic construction, reflecting the necessity to adapt to both international economic nationalism and domestic modernization goals [5][6]. - The current economic strategy should shift investment focus from material construction to human capital, aligning with the need for high-quality development [5][6]. GDP Growth and New Industries - Future GDP growth is projected to maintain around 5%, with a strong emphasis on nurturing new industries to drive economic activity [9][10]. - The need for regulatory reform is highlighted to facilitate the emergence of new sectors, particularly in services and technology, which are currently underdeveloped [9][10]. Regional Coordination and Development - The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is identified as a key economic growth region, with recommendations for improved coordination among cities to enhance competitiveness and innovation [11][12]. - The potential for the Greater Bay Area to develop into a highly integrated market is emphasized, drawing parallels with the European common market model [13].