Minhang rings in the New Year with deliberations on 15th Five-Year Plan
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A New Year Concert was held on January 1 at the Grand neoBay Cultural Arts Center in Minhang, ushering in the new year with uplifting and joyous emotions as the district moves forward with the 15th Five-Year (2026-2030) Plan.
At meetings held earlier this month, Minhang has outlined the principal objectives for its economic and social development during the 15th Five-Year Plan period: Comprehensive strength shall be steadily enhanced; emerging industry and clusters shall gain further momentum; the “North-South Strategy” shall yield tangible results; a comprehensive transition toward green and low-carbon development shall be achieved; the well-being of the people shall be continuously improved; and the effectiveness of governance shall be comprehensively elevated.
By 2035, the district will have significantly enhanced its profile and visibility as an international gateway hub, a source of technological innovation within the Grand neoBay area, and the center of an industry cluster featuring new-quality productive forces.
It will have largely established itself as a vital strategic pillar supporting Shanghai’s emergence as a globally influential modern international socialist metropolis.
The district will be fully developed into a modern urban center characterized by innovation, openness, ecological vitality, cultural vibrancy and liveability, serving as the primary stronghold for new-quality productive forces.
The district is confident to reach the goals as its efforts in the past 14th Five-Year (2021-2025) period have laid a solid foundation.
Solid foundation
In 2025, the concluding year of the 14th Five-Year Plan, Minhang delivered an outstanding performance in both quality and efficiency, demonstrating remarkable resilience in its economic development. A total of 206 large-scale projects started construction, with a combined investment of 61.5 billion yuan (US$8.82 billion), injecting robust momentum into economic growth.
The district has anchored its development around three leading industries: advanced energy equipment and green low-carbon technologies, aerospace and biopharmaceuticals. It is also positioning itself for future growth sectors such as brain-computer interfaces and the low-altitude economy.
Last year, research and development-related expenditure accounted for 80 percent of GDP, ranking first in Shanghai.
It has established 39 national-level innovation platforms.
‘Happiest Urban District’
Livelihood has also seen significant improvements in terms of health and wellness, medical services, residential and neighborhood facilities, the ecological environment, and retail and consumption. It has been recognized as “China’s Happiest Urban District” for two consecutive years.
Greenery space is also a highlight in the district.
The district boasts 312 kilometers of greenways and a total of 230 parks, including one suburban park, 57 urban parks, 160 pocket parks and 12 rural parks. Forest coverage spans 107,800 mu (7,187 hectares).
As planned, during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, 17 new parks and 30 kilometers of greenways will be added, ensuring greenery becomes a defining feature of Minhang’s high-quality development.
Priority will be given to completing the full circuit of the greenway alongside the Outer Ring. This will link the seven existing parks into a complete chain, extending benefits to a total of 600,000 residents in the surrounding areas.
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