Building an independent knowledge system of Chinese economics is a long-term and arduous task that requires unremitting efforts and continuous struggle from Chinese ecomists. The "15th Five-Year Plan" period is a critical time for consolidating the foundation and making comprehensive efforts to basically achieve socialist modernization, as well as a pivotal fi for Chinese economics to realize the historic transformation from "economics in China" to "Chinese economics." Looking ahead to the "15th Five-Year Plan," the Chinese economics communi base itself on the great practice of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era, and through unremitting exploration, promote the growth of Chinese economics—possessing "historicalrationality, scientific connotation, and humanistic spirit"—through thick and thin, accelerating the historical transformation from "economics in China" to "Chinese

Deeply Transforming "Economics in China"
The "14th Five-Year Plan" period mare first five years of China's new journey toward building a modern socialist country in all respects, as well as a pivotal period with turning-point significance for the development of the discipline of Chinesmics. During this period, guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Economics, the Chinese economics community has taken the construction of an independent knowledge system of Chinese economics as its core mission. Significant progras been made in theoretical innovation, agenda-setting, and methodological transformation, initiating the historical process of transitioning from "Economics in China" to "Chinese Economics."
In terms of theoretica innovation, systematic and rational research on Xi Jinping Thought on Economics has deepened continuously. The academic community has conducted systematic research around landmark concepts such as Chinese modernization, the new developmearadigm, and new quality productive forces, actively responding to major propositions of the times. Regarding agenda-setting, Chinese economics research has formed a pattern characterized by "problem orientation, demand traction, r leadership." Major issues in economic and social development, such as the construction of the new development paradigm, new quality productive forces and the digital economy, green development a"dual carbon" goals, and the solid promotion of common prosperity, have become research hotspots. In terms of research methods, Chinese economics research has shifted from single methods to the integratioerse methods. Micro-empirical research based on causal inference has become more rigorous and standardized, and the application of general equilibrium and structural analysis paradigms has become more widespread. Significprogress has been made in the construction of micro-databases, and the application of big data and machine learning technologies is becoming increasingly popular. In terms of discipline construction, the establishm of the "Alliance for the Independent Knowledge System of Chinese Economics" marks a new stage where the construction of the independent knowledge system of Chinese economics has moved from spontaneous exploration to conscious collaboratin.
However, it is also necessary to clearly recognize the problems existing in the development of Chinese economics. First, there is a lack of originality in basic theories. The phenomenon ofree more and three less" remains obvious: many self-created concepts but little consensus, much descriptive research but little analytical theory, and much scattered research but little overall synthesis. Seconds a tendency toward "involution" in research topics. Current Chinese economics research is characterized by "strengthened norms but insufficient thoughtfulness," with prominent phenomena of "crown hot topics and homogenization of research results. Third, there are "mechanical" problems in the application of methods. Phenomena such as the abuse of causal inferee methods, "formalism" driven by models, the worship of technology coupled with weakened problem awareness, and the disconnection between research methods and theoretical innovation exist to varying degr Fourth, the talent training mechanism needs to be improved. Economics education overemphasizes analytical methods and tool training, while education in foundational disciplines such as history and thought theory is lackingnvestigation and practice modules are superficial. Fifth, the discipline evaluation system faces dilemmas. Progress in breaking the "five onlys" (only papers, projects, titles, , and awards) is not obvious, the inertia of old evaluation practices is strong, and the implementation of classified evaluation remains
Accelerating the Development of "Chinese Economics"
During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, the discipline of Chinese Economics faces new oppord challenges of the times. The Chinese economics community should continue to uphold Xi Jinping Thought on Economics as its banner, adhere to the "two combinations," and be guided by the servjor national strategic needs to accelerate the construction of an independent knowledge system for Chinese Economics, comprehensively improving the research level, talent cultivation quality, and social service capabilities of Chinese Eics. To this end, it is necessary to adhere to a problem-oriented approach and closely focus on the major proposition of Chinese modernization; persist in upholding fundamental principles while breaking new and advance theoretical innovation based on Chinese practice; maintain autonomy and confidence to distill theoretical categories of universal significance from Chinese experience; and uphold openness and inclusiveness to deeply participate in internatiomic dialogue. By the end of the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, a logically coherent theoretical framework for Chinese Economics with international influence should be basically formed, achieving original theoretical reakthroughs in several key areas, producing a batch of landmark results with major academic impact and decision-making value, building a number of first-class domestic and internationally influential centers for economics rnd promoting the overall level of Chinese Economics research to the forefront of the world.
In the field of theoretical economics, the "15th Five-Year" period requires key breakthroughs in multiple directs. First, it is necessary to further deepen the systematic research and academic interpretation of Xi Jinping Thought on Economics. Xi Jinping Thought on Economics serves as the fundamental guidance for building an independent knowledm of Chinese economics; its systematic and academic research must be advanced simultaneously from three aspects: concept refinement, theoretical construction, and methodological innovation. Second, the construction of the system of politl economy of socialism with Chinese characteristics must be continuously promoted. It is necessary to deepen the understanding of the "mode of production of socialism with Chinese characteristics" and conduct in-depth research on nal theories that hold important status within this theoretical system, such as theories of productive forces, the state, and institutions. Furthermore, combined with the new characteristics of the artificial intelligence e research on foundational theories of Marxist political economy, such as the labor theory of value, should be deepened, while closely tracking new changes in the contemporary capitalist economy. Third, rese historical context of China's economic development must be deepened. It is particularly necessary to further summarize and refine the valuable experience of China's economic development, refine conceptual categories, and elevateical systems; meanwhile, economic thought within excellent traditional Chinese culture should be deeply excavated to activate the contemporary value of traditional economic thought. Finally, great importance must be attachee historical opportunities provided by the digital economy and artificial intelligence transformation for the innovative development of Chinese economics must be seized. It is necessary to actively promote the rapid development of emerging interdisciplinary fiuch as humanistic economics, behavioral economics, experimental economics, and neuroeconomics, striving to expand the research horizon of theoretical economics and truly establish positive relationships with other humanities and social sciencedisciplines. In the field of applied economics, during the "15th Five-Year" period, the Chinese economics community needs to achieve key breakthroughs closely revolving around major national stras. Regarding core issues serving major national strategies, in-depth research must be conducted on the connotation and requirements of a high-level socialist market economy system, exploring how to further improve the socirket economy system, including the mechanisms and systems for upholding and implementing the "two unswerving principles," the construction of a unified national market, the improvement of basic market economy itutions, and high-level institutional opening-up. At the same time, further strengthening of research on major practical issues in the process of economic development is required, such as the macroeconomic goverance system, new quality productive forces, the modern industrial system, solidly promoting common prosperity for all people, promoting the comprehensive green transformation of economic and social development, modern finance with Chinese charristics, and the economy and governance of artificial intelligence.

During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, to strengthen the discipline construction of economics in China, in terms of discipline infstructure, a batch of high-level research platforms should be laid out and built around major national strategic needs. In terms of developing emerging and interdisciplinary disciplines, focus should be placed on strategic urgency and linary frontiers to promote the interdisciplinary integration of economics with data science, artificial intelligence, environmental science, public health, and other disciplines. In terms of innovating talent cultivationels, a "five-pointed star" curriculum system integrating "historical experience   basic theory   research methods   frontier exploration   social practice" should be constructed. The cultivation of interdisciplinary ents in "Artificial Intelligence   Economics" should be promoted, ensuring students master internationally accepted research paradigms while deeply understanding China's national conditions. In terms of deepening the reform of thation system, a scientific, diversified, and open discipline evaluation system should be established. Young scholars should be encouraged to focus on real problems in China's practice, and original theories should bated through academic debate. Differentiated evaluation standards should be established based on different disciplines and research types, with basic research emphasizing theoretical innovation and applied research emphasizing contributions to decision-maki In terms of promoting international academic exchange, China's story should be told in a language understandable to the international academic community, integrating Chinese theories into international academic dialogues. Scholars should continue to bncouraged to publish papers in top international journals, serve as editorial board members of international academic journals and hold positions in international academic organizations, and actively participate in international dialogues.
Af development, Chinese economics has a solid foundation for independent innovation. Under the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Economics, it should accelerate the historic transformation from "quantity accumulation" to "uality leap" and from "learning and catching up" to "leading innovation," truly achieving the leap from "economics in China" to "Chinese economics" that originates from China and cobutes to the world.