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The Outline of Quanzhou's 14th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development and Vision for 2035 was developed under the leadership of the Quanzhou Municipal Development and Reform Commission. Following extensive public consultation and formal reviews by both the municipal government and Communist Party Committee, it was adopted during the sixth session of the 16th Quanzhou Municipal People's Congress.
Comprising 17 chapters and more than 90,000 Chinese characters, the Plan sets out both medium-term objectives for 2021–2025 and a long-term development roadmap to 2035. It includes 27 thematic columns featuring visual data to highlight goals, strategic projects, and investment priorities, offering a bold and comprehensive vision for Quanzhou's social and economic transformation.
Vision 2035: A Competitive, Sustainable, and Culturally Rich Metropolis
By 2035, Quanzhou aims to become a modern metropolitan hub with:
A GDP exceeding RMB 2.8 trillion;
A permanent population of 10 million;
Leadership in Maritime Silk Road heritage and advanced manufacturing;
A top-ranking position among China's most competitive urban economies.
Leveraging Maritime Heritage and Industrial Strength
According to the Plan, Quanzhou will play a pivotal role in China's socialist modernisation by fully capitalising on its dual advantages: a rich maritime legacy and robust manufacturing base. The city is set to emerge as a nationally influential centre for both industrial output and international cultural exchange.
The long-term goals include building Quanzhou into:
A gateway city along the 21st Century Maritime Silk Routes;
A global centre for advanced manufacturing and industrial innovation;
A national model for private-sector development;
A demonstration zone for cross-Strait (Mainland-Taiwan) economic and social integration;
A livable, green, and harmoniously developed urban-rural city.
Quanzhou's historical status as a global trading port during the Song and Yuan dynasties is key to its strategy. The city will continue to promote cultural diplomacy, further the World Heritage Site nomination for Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China, and develop international cultural exchange platforms.
Industrial Strategy: Building a "6-3-5" Economic Ecosystem
Already among the top ten Chinese cities by industrial output, Quanzhou is doubling down on real economy development. The Plan lays out a "6-3-5" industrial strategy:
Six Pillar Industries: textiles and footwear, petrochemicals, building materials and home furnishings, machinery and equipment, electronics and information, and health foods;
Three Emerging Sectors: new materials, new energy, and biomedicine;
Five Modern Service Industries: digital services, trade and logistics, cultural tourism, healthcare, and financial services.
By 2035, the city aims to establish three industrial clusters each generating over RMB 1 trillion in output, and another three exceeding RMB 500 billion.
Milestones and Strategic Priorities
Quanzhou's economic targets include:
GDP of approximately RMB 1.5 trillion by 2025
RMB 2.1 trillion by 2030;
Over RMB 2.8 trillion by 2035, with per capita GDP reaching RMB 280,000.
To support these ambitions, seven strategic priorities will guide the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021–2025):
Strengthening Economic Competitiveness
Consolidate Quanzhou's leadership within Fujian Province; build globally competitive industrial clusters; transform into a national innovation-driven economy.
Urban Expansion and Optimisation
Extend the Bay Area's urbanised zone beyond 255 km2; enhance urban core infrastructure and influence.
Deepening Reform and Openness
Construct a high-level open economic system; promote cross-Strait integration; support over 3,000 private enterprises exceeding RMB 100 million in output, including at least 10 surpassing RMB 10 billion.
Cultural Revitalisation
Advance red culture, Maritime Silk Road narratives, and Minnan heritage to build international cultural recognition and a strong regional identity.
Ecological Innovation
Strengthen eco-civilisation pilot zones; expand green corridors and ecological buffers; pioneer a model of sustainable landscape urbanism.
Enhancing Public Wellbeing
By 2025, raise average years of schooling for working-age residents to 12.5; reach 3.05 physicians per 1,000 residents; increase pension coverage to over 95%.
Governance Modernisation
Institutionalise efficient administrative practices such as the "Immediate Action" model; strengthen grassroots governance; bolster disaster prevention and public security frameworks.
Key Areas of Action
The Plan details targeted initiatives across 13 focus areas:
Establishing a regional hub for science and innovation;
Advancing a competitive, modern industrial system;
Becoming a strategic node within China's "dual circulation" economy;
Deepening market reforms and regulatory modernisation;
Promoting rural revitalisation and agricultural upgrading;
Enhancing spatial planning and urban-rural integration;
Elevating cultural influence through heritage promotion and global engagement;
Creating a nature-based, livable urban environment;
Expanding openness and international collaboration;
Ensuring inclusive governance and social equity;
Prioritising human capital and education;
Building a "first-choice home" for Taiwan compatriots and businesses;
Enhancing public safety and advancing rule-of-law practices.
Together, these actions provide a roadmap for transforming Quanzhou into a resilient, forward-looking, and internationally connected city—one that honours its heritage while embracing the challenges and opportunities of the future.
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