diff --git a/java/lite/pom.xml b/java/lite/pom.xml
index f63e275d91..681edbfd59 100644
--- a/java/lite/pom.xml
+++ b/java/lite/pom.xml
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
   <parent>
     <groupId>com.google.protobuf</groupId>
     <artifactId>protobuf-parent</artifactId>
-    <version>3.7.0</version>
+    <version>3.8.0-rc-1</version>
   </parent>
 
   <artifactId>protobuf-javalite</artifactId>