Strategic plan for earthquake forecasting in China (2025−2035): A brief summary

The basic condition of earthquake disasters in China is featured by high frequency, strong intensity, wide distribution, and heavy losses. Earthquake forecasting plays a critical role in reducing seismic risks. To better advance earthquake predicting efforts, the China Earthquake Administration released the Strategic Plan for Earthquake Forecasting in China (2025−2035) on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Haicheng earthquake. Here we briefly introduce the main contents of the Strategic Plan , including the main progress, strategic objectives, and development directions of earthquake forecasting in China.