Hongkou sets ambitious course for 15th Five-Year Plan

Hongkou is set to enter a new era of modernization. [Photo/Shanghai Hongkou]

Looking ahead to the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30), Shanghai's Hongkou district aims to blend innovation with high-quality growth, setting the stage for modernization.

A recent meeting laid out a bold plan for the district over the next five years.

Reflecting on past achievements, Hongkou has shown resilience and progress, driven by practical action and breakthroughs. The district has become a new benchmark for urban growth by enhancing its economy, revitalizing spaces, and leveraging its cultural strength.

Looking ahead, Hongkou's plan for the next five years is clear and ambitious. Key areas of focus include:

1. Developing the North Bund: Establishing it as a new urban benchmark, boosting its global resource allocation capabilities.

2. Innovation in Technology and Industry: Merging technological and industrial advancements to drive economic growth and upgrade industries.

3. Sustainable Urban Renewal: Enhancing urban capacity and public welfare through comprehensive renewal, ensuring benefits are widely shared.

4. Cultural Empowerment: Making use of cultural resources to enhance the district's charm and transforming cultural strength into tangible projects and experiences.

5. People-Centric Development: Focusing on improving community well-being by addressing urgent public needs and carrying out key welfare projects.

6. Modern Urban Governance: Balancing development with safety, exploring new governance paths for central urban areas, and modernizing governance systems.

As 2026 opens up a new chapter, the focus is on practical action. Hongkou is poised to enter a period of opportunity and challenge, ready to serve as a major player in Shanghai's vision of becoming a globally influential modern metropolis.

Hongkou is set to enter a new era of modernization. [Photo/Shanghai Hongkou]

Hongkou is set to enter a new era of modernization. [Photo/Shanghai Hongkou]

Hongkou is set to enter a new era of modernization. [Photo/Shanghai Hongkou]