6 Nov 2025
International Expert Weighs in on China’s Strategic Planning
Mark Logan was recently interviewed and featured in the China Daily, offering expert analysis on China’s Fourth Plenum of the 20th Central Committee. The Fourth Plenum holds particular significance as it shapes the framework for China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), setting crucial economic and social development priorities during a pivotal period of global economic transformation.
China Daily, as China’s largest English-language newspaper with a significant global readership, serves as a vital bridge for international understanding of Chinese policy developments. The publication’s influence extends across diplomatic, business, and academic circles worldwide.
Mark brings a distinct perspective to this analysis, drawing from his unique background spanning diplomacy, national politics, commercial ventures, and academic experience. His multifaceted expertise enables him to contextualise the Fourth Plenum’s decisions within both domestic Chinese priorities and international economic dynamics, offering readers nuanced insights into how these policy directions will shape China’s trajectory in the coming years.
Please click here to read the full article published in the China Daily: https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202510/27/WS68fead35a310f735438b706e.html