The People's Bank of China convened its 2026 Research (Counsellor) Work Conference, reviewing the research and counsellor work carried out in 2025 and setting the key tasks for 2026. Vice Governor Lu Lei attended and delivered remarks. The review highlighted work in 2025 to support major central bank reform initiatives, advance research and drafting for the 15th Five-Year Plan, dynamically assess and refine priorities linked to building the “six core elements”, and accelerate efforts related to the Shanghai International Financial Centre. For 2026, the agenda includes continuing 15th Five-Year Plan work, deepening research on major structural and sudden issues, coordinating regional financial reform and financial support for coordinated regional development, and strengthening the role of counsellors and financial research in translating findings into practical measures.
Central Bank of the Republic of China 2026-03-30
People's Bank of China reviews 2025 research work and sets 2026 priorities for its research and counsellor function
The People's Bank of China held its 2026 Research (Counsellor) Work Conference to review 2025 research and counsellor activities and set priorities for 2026. The 2025 work focused on supporting major central bank reforms, advancing research for the 15th Five-Year Plan, developing the “six core elements”, and promoting the Shanghai International Financial Centre, while the 2026 agenda will deepen research on structural and sudden issues, coordinate regional financial reform, and strengthen the translation of research into policy.