After surpassing 6 trillion yuan in GDP for the first time, Fujian Province's 15th Five-Year Plan outline explicitly proposes an average annual GDP growth rate of approximately 5% over the next five years, aiming for per capita GDP to approach or reach the level of moderately developed countries by 2030.
Reflecting on Fujian's economic growth trajectory reveals a clear upward curve: its GDP exceeded 4 trillion yuan in 2020, surpassed the 5 trillion yuan threshold in 2022, and has now officially entered the 6 trillion yuan club. Over the past five years, despite complex international conditions and pandemic impacts, Fujian has consistently demonstrated robust developmental resilience.
In 2025, Fujian's industrial added value maintained its position as the fifth highest nationwide, while its manufacturing added value's share of GDP ranked second nationally. The private sector contributed over 70% of the province's GDP, more than 70% of tax revenue, over 80% of urban employment, and above 90% of market entities, forming a stabilizing "ballast" pattern of "seven-seven-seven-eight-nine" contributions.
The dual-drive force of the digital economy and marine economy has become Fujian's distinctive advantage. By 2025, over 70% of Fujian's key business processes achieved comprehensive digitalization, with the digital economy scale continuing to lead nationally. The marine economy output exceeded one trillion yuan, maintaining a top national ranking for ten consecutive years, showcasing the powerful blue engine of "Maritime Fujian".
"This target is both inspiring, requiring us to 'reach high for the fruit', yet realistic and pragmatic, avoiding unsustainable 'pole-vault' leaps," commented Meng Qian, Director of Fujian Provincial Development and Reform Commission. Multiple economic experts noted that given the accelerating global transformations and challenges to international economic order, the 5% target balances global economic slowdown realities with Fujian's responsibility as a major economic province. Domestically, while Fujian has established a diversified industrial system, it still needs to enhance technological innovation and regional balance, leaving room for industrial upgrading and structural optimization at this growth rate.
Crucially, this target aligns with Fujian's strategic positioning during the 15th Five-Year Plan period. The plan requires per capita GDP to approach moderately developed country levels by 2030, necessitating approximately 5% average annual growth support.
To achieve the 5% growth target, Fujian has outlined a clear implementation blueprint across industrial, digital, ecological, and cross-strait integration dimensions. Industrial development focuses on building "555X" industrial clusters as the core initiative, implementing seven major actions including manufacturing foundation strengthening and emerging industry innovation, while consolidating pillar industries like electronics and modern chemicals, accelerating strategic emerging industries like new energy and low-altitude economy, and cultivating future sectors like green hydrogen and embodied intelligence.
Digital Fujian's深化 provides "smart wings" for growth, proposing to weave a four-network system of "IoT, network, computing, and data interconnection", establish a province-wide computing power network, cultivate over 1,500 data enterprises, and promote AI+ full-scenario empowerment. From digital buildings to proof-free provinces, and from industry-specific large models to intelligent manufacturing transformations, digital technology is becoming a key variable for qualitative economic improvement.
Ecological advantage conversion remains vital. As China's leader in forest coverage for 47 consecutive years, Fujian will leverage carbon peak and neutrality goals to build zero-carbon islands and factories, transforming ecological "green" into economic "gold". The province will establish incentive systems covering all entities to enhance dual-carbon governance capabilities.
Cross-strait integration provides differentiated competitiveness, with the plan proposing to build a demonstration zone for integrated development, create Fuzhou-Matsu and Xiamen-Kinmen "same-city living circles", and deepen Fujian-Taiwan economic and cultural exchanges. Data shows Taiwan-funded enterprise registrations and actual utilized Taiwan capital have led mainland China for four consecutive years, with future integration injecting more vitality through equal treatment policies in housing and elderly care.
In Fujian's planning blueprint, the 5% growth target remains closely linked to people's livelihoods. Among 24 main indicators, livelihood welfare indicators are the most numerous, covering employment, education, healthcare, and elderly care: creating 15-minute employment service circles, enabling 80% youth enrollment in high schools, achieving "major illnesses treated provincially, minor illnesses treated municipally", and piloting dual medical-elderly care services for seniors over 65. The comprehensive public service system reflects Fujian's determination to explore common prosperity pathways.
From narrowing regional, urban-rural, and income gaps to promoting mountain-sea coordination and urban-rural integration, Fujian is ensuring equitable distribution of the 6 trillion yuan GDP "pie" through balanced development. "The best plans originate from the people, and the ultimate outcomes serve the people," Meng Qian emphasized. Dai Yongwu, Dean of Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University's School of Economics and Management, noted that at this new 6 trillion yuan starting point, Fujian's 5% growth target represents both clear self-positioning and active commitment to national strategic service.
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