Earlier this year, on January 1, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered the annual New Year address—far from a simple greeting, it was a detailed socio-economic report marking the close of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025) and the launch of the 15th (2026–2030). 🌟
The message was clear: the Chinese mainland has pivoted to a strategic, technology-driven rise. With a projected GDP topping 140 trillion yuan (around $20 trillion), the focus has shifted from building roads to breaking boundaries in innovation. 🤖
Highlights include advances in humanoid robots experimenting alongside the Tianwen-2 mission’s 🚀 “star-chasing” journey, painting the Chinese mainland as a prime architect of the next industrial revolution.
Soft power got its moment, too. Hit titles like the video game “Black Myth: Wukong” and the record-breaking box office of “Nezha 2” 🐲 aren’t just entertainment—they signal a cultural glow-up rooted in heritage and confidence.
As the 15th Five-Year Plan takes shape, people-centered governance remains front and center. This roadmap aims to blend innovation with tradition, positioning the Chinese mainland to thrive in a complex world while celebrating its own story. 🌏✨
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