Press Release for Media Briefing of the Shanghai Municipal Government on July 8, 2026

2026.07.08

On the morning of July 8, the Information Office of Shanghai Municipality held a press briefing as part of its “Launching the 15th Five-Year Plan” series. Liu Jian, Deputy Secretary-General of the Shanghai Municipal Government and Director of the Shanghai Municipal Development and Reform Commission, introduced the 15th Five-Year Plan for Advancing Comprehensive Rural Revitalization in Shanghai. Also attending the press conference were Feng Zhiyong, Director of the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Chen Shiyan, Deputy Director of the Shanghai Municipal Development and Reform Commission; Zhang Zhitong, Deputy Director of the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Agriculture and Rural Affairs; Gu Shoubai, Chief Engineer of the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Planning and Natural Resources; Qiu Yunli, Executive Deputy District Chief of Jinshan District; and Jin Biao, Deputy District Chief of Chongming District. They also answered questions from the media.Implementing the rural revitalization strategy is a major decision made by the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core from the perspective of the overall development of the Party and the country. For Shanghai, its rural areas constitute a strategic space for enhancing the city’s overall competitiveness and core strengths. Looking ahead to the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026–2030), Shanghai aims to further unlock the economic, ecological, social and cultural value of its rural areas. Under the unified arrangements of the CPC Shanghai Municipal Committee and the Shanghai Municipal Government, the Shanghai Municipal Development and Reform Commission and the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Agriculture and Rural Affairs jointly led the drafting of the 15th Five-Year Plan for Advancing Comprehensive Rural Revitalization in Shanghai.I. Overall Vision of the PlanDuring the 15th Five-Year Plan period, Shanghai will advance comprehensive rural revitalization in line with the overarching goals of thriving industries, livable ecosystems, civilized rural culture, effective governance, and prosperous living standards. Drawing on the experience of the Thousand Villages Demonstration, Ten Thousand Villages Renovation Initiative, the city will align rural revitalization with its broader mission of developing the “Five Centers” and meeting the needs of deeper urban-rural integration in a megacity. The Plan seeks to advance agricultural modernization and rural modernization in a coordinated manner, explore a new path for rural revitalization through integrated urban-rural development in a megacity, transform Shanghai’s agricultural and rural sectors into a showcase of the comprehensive strengths of a modern socialist international metropolis, and position the city at the forefront of China’s comprehensive rural revitalization efforts. The Plan is guided by five key principles: Promoting integrated development by advancing unified urban-rural planning, coordinated infrastructure development, and integrated growth; Fostering new quality productive forces to build agriculture into a modern, high-value industry; Strengthening both “soft” and “hard” capacities by improving rural governance alongside physical infrastructure and development foundations; Pursuing place-based development by encouraging differentiated policies and distinctive development paths tailored to the characteristics of different rural areas; and Putting people’s well-being first to ensure that the benefits of rural revitalization are shared more broadly and more equitably among rural residents.II. Goals and Key Targets of the PlanThe Plan establishes a “1+5+12” target framework. At its core is one overarching goal: by 2030, Shanghai aims to achieve substantial progress in advancing comprehensive rural revitalization, accelerate agricultural modernization, foster modern living conditions in rural areas, elevate integrated urban-rural development to a new level, and lay a solid foundation for achieving comprehensive rural revitalization. The Plan also sets out five specific objectives: Building a stronger and more competitive rural industrial system; Expanding the coverage of high-quality rural living environments; Fostering a more vibrant and culturally enriched rural society; Strengthening the foundations of the rural governance system; and Further improving the living standards of rural residents. To measure progress, the Plan includes 12 key indicators, comprising three binding targets and nine expected targets. III. Key Priorities of the PlanThe Plan outlines five major areas of focus. First, promoting integrated urban-rural development to build a more coordinated development pattern. The Plan calls for integrated urban-rural planning, optimized rural functional zoning, and differentiated development strategies tailored to the characteristics of individual villages. A key priority is to establish a strategic framework featuring “one belt, four zones, and multiple nodes.” The “one belt” refers to an urban-rural integration belt surrounding the metropolitan area. The “four zones” comprise four key functional areas: the three islands of Chongming, the upper reaches of the Huangpu River, the northern shore of Hangzhou Bay, and northern Shanghai. The “multiple nodes” will leverage major strategic areas, including the Five New Town and the Yangtze River Delta Eco-Green Integrated Development Demonstration Zone, to create new hubs for rural revitalization. Second, fostering new growth drivers to build a stronger rural economy. With modern agriculture as the foundation, the Plan sets out measures to strengthen food security and the supply of other key agricultural products, enhance agricultural productivity and quality across the entire value chain, and improve the operational system for modern urban agriculture. Key initiatives include advancing modern farming systems and building an efficient agricultural socialized service system. The Plan also identifies agricultural science and technology as a major engine of growth, prioritizing emerging fields such as specialty germplasm resources, agricultural biomanufacturing, and modern facility agriculture. It calls for deeper implementation of the seed industry revitalization initiative and the cultivation of major new crop varieties that support national strategic needs. To promote industrial integration, the Plan proposes developing a rural “micro-vacation” service system that combines agriculture, culture, commerce, tourism, sports, and exhibitions, while fostering distinctive rural industrial clusters that are small in scale but high in quality and specialization.Third, improving the quality of rural development to create more livable and harmonious villages. To enhance rural living environments, the Plan calls for improving rural construction mechanisms according to local conditions and strengthening long-term village management and maintenance. By 2030, Shanghai aims to establish at least 50 model rural communities that are both livable and employment-friendly. The Plan also includes measures to improve rural fire safety, upgrade rural roads, and address gaps in modern rural infrastructure, while supporting all nine agriculture-related districts in achieving full coverage of beautiful countryside development. To improve public services, the Plan proposes advancing the development of Healthy Aging Villages, strengthening rural healthcare services, enhancing the quality of rural education, and continuously improving basic public services based on the needs of rural residents. It also sets out measures to strengthen Party leadership in rural revitalization, improve rural governance, and foster positive rural values and culture. Fourth, expanding income opportunities to improve rural livelihoods. To create more employment and increase household incomes, the Plan proposes accelerating the development of new rural service industries and promoting a village co-management model that combines professional service teams with local resident participation, creating more local employment opportunities. To strengthen income growth through closer links between farmers and agricultural businesses, the Plan calls for improving benefit-sharing mechanisms between farmers and market entities, promoting cross-regional cooperation among village collective economies, and piloting reforms to the income distribution system of rural collective economic organizations to support sustained income growth for rural residents.Fifth, deepening institutional innovation to strengthen policy support. In talent development, the Plan proposes improving mechanisms such as the Chief Agricultural Technician program and advancing the “Talent to Shanghai’s Rural Areas” initiative to encourage professionals to work, innovate, and start businesses in rural communities. In land policy, it calls for refining the “point-based land supply” mechanism and steadily advancing market-oriented transactions of collectively owned rural commercial construction land to better support integrated industrial development. In financing, the Plan proposes improving diversified investment mechanisms, exploring the establishment of a Shanghai Rural Revitalization Investment Fund, and enhancing the effectiveness of policies that strengthen agriculture, benefit farmers, and increase rural incomes.Going forward, the Shanghai Municipal Development and Reform Commission and the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Agriculture and Rural Affairs will work closely with relevant departments to refine the implementation roadmap, clarify responsibilities, and strengthen coordination between municipal and district governments. Through sustained efforts and long-term commitment, they will ensure that the Plan is effectively implemented, turning its vision into tangible results and advancing comprehensive rural revitalization across Shanghai.