China unveils five-year plan for agricultural and rural modernization.

China's State Council, the cabinet of ministers, has released a plan to accelerate agricultural and rural modernization during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), according to a report by the Xinhua news agency. The plan aims to accelerate the modernization of agriculture and rural areas to boost Chinese modernization and has identified key tasks and policy measures to achieve this goal during the period. According to the plan, by 2030, the country's food security will be continuously strengthened; the quality, efficiency, and competitiveness of agriculture will be further improved; and achievements in poverty reduction will be consolidated and expanded. The plan aims to significantly increase the country's self-sufficiency and strength in agricultural science and technology, take important steps in transforming agriculture into a major modern industry, and continue to increase farmers' incomes at a relatively rapid pace until 2030. The plan also proposes accelerated efforts to build a beautiful and harmonious countryside where people can live and work, requiring new advances in the integrated development of urban and rural areas and notable achievements in the high-quality development of agriculture and rural areas.

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