如期 (rú qī) means 'as scheduled' — it emphasizes that something happens according to the planned timeline, not necessarily at an exact minute. This contrasts with 准时 (zhǔn shí), which stresses punctuality (being exactly on time), and 按时 (àn shí), which focuses on following a specific time schedule. 如期 is more about complying with a pre-arranged plan, often used for events and deliveries.