“十五五”规划系列报告（四）：从金融强国看“十五五”规划

Group 1: Financial Power Strategy - The construction of a "financial power" is essential for China's transition from a "manufacturing power" to a "technology power" during the 14th Five-Year Plan (14th FYP) and the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan (15th FYP) [3] - The global financial competitiveness ranking of China improved from 8th in 2020 to 4th in 2024, indicating a narrowing gap with the US [15] - The cross-border payment amount in RMB has been increasing year by year during the 14th FYP, reflecting the progress in RMB internationalization [15] Group 2: Key Developments and Initiatives - The establishment of a digital RMB international operation center is a significant step towards RMB internationalization [26] - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has included government bond trading in its policy toolbox, marking a major change in monetary policy operations [31] - The merger of leading financial institutions, such as Guotai Junan and Haitong Securities, exemplifies the strategy of creating "strong financial institutions" [34] Group 3: Regulatory and Talent Development - The upcoming financial law aims to enhance financial regulation and ensure all financial activities are under supervision, which is crucial for building a robust financial regulatory framework [37] - The number of universities offering financial technology programs has been increasing, reflecting the growing demand for interdisciplinary talent in finance [39] - The focus on maintaining financial security as a key governance issue will lay the groundwork for stronger financial regulation in the 15th FYP [41]