China unveils 2026-2030 rural revitalization plan prioritizing food security, agricultural modernization, and rural development.

China has released its 2026 "No. 1 central document," outlining a national strategy for agricultural modernization and rural revitalization from 2026 to 2030. The plan prioritizes food security, rural development, and farmers’ well-being, focusing on boosting grain and oilseed production, protecting arable land, advancing agricultural technology, and improving disaster resilience. It aims to sustain poverty alleviation gains, increase rural incomes through production support and employment stability, and upgrade rural infrastructure and public services. The policy promotes integrated urban-rural development, ecological conservation, and institutional reforms to modernize agriculture and strengthen Party leadership in rural areas.