China Daily, together with the Information Office of the Shandong Provincial People's Government, has launched a four-page special report highlighting Shandong's dynamic development at the start of the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026–30).

The special edition presents a panoramic view of the province's development across four key dimensions: cultural heritage, technological innovation, opening-up, and rural vitalization. It showcases Shandong's rich cultural legacy, from its rich Confucian heritage to its flourishing creative industries. It also covers Shandong's role as a leader in China's opening-up and its progress in developing a more beautiful and harmonious countryside.

The pages offer global readers a vivid window into a province that is embracing a new era with energy and purpose.