China will keep the yuan basically stable while also strengthening its flexibility over the coming five years, a central bank official said in a statement on Thursday, reiterating a long-standing description of exchange rate policy.

This year marks the beginning of the 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-2015). The blueprint is expected to be discussed at the annual session of the National People's Congress on Saturday.

Basic tasks set out in the 11th Five-Year Plan.

Specific objectives set out in the 6th Five-Year Plan (1981-1985).