China’s 2025 Economic Playbook: Efficiency, Innovation & Resilience
China’s 2025 Central Economic Work Conference set a new focus on efficiency, innovation and resilience to guide the Chinese mainland’s economy through global uncertainty.
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China Unveils 2026 Economic Roadmap at Dec. Work Conference
At Beijing’s Central Economic Work Conference, leaders outlined China’s 2026 plan: focus on domestic demand, innovation and opening-up to chart a confident path for the global economy.
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan: Global Growth, Trade & Innovation Ahead
Explore how China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) aims to boost global growth, trade, and tech innovation for shared prosperity.
China to Build Qingzhou Cargo Craft Prototype in 2026
China’s Qingzhou cargo spacecraft prototype enters integrated testing and sets full engineering model production for early 2026, promising low-cost, two-way logistics for the space station.
Germany’s FM on Beijing Visit: Why Deep Talks with China Matter
German FM Johann Wadephul kicks off a Beijing visit, stressing direct dialogue with China and joint innovation in trade, digital power, and supply chain diversification.
Inside Shanghai’s AI Incubator for Foundation Models
Discover Shanghai’s first foundation model incubator in the Chinese mainland. From rent subsidies to partner matchmaking, see how this AI hub is shaping the future of startups.
Underwater Robotics Leap: First Adaptive Hydrogel Suction Disc Emerges from Chinese Mainland
Researchers at the Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics in the Chinese mainland created the first adaptive hydrogel suction disc, a breakthrough for underwater grasping and industrial upgrades.
50 Years On: China-Europe Ties and the Road Ahead
As 2025 marks 50 years of China-Europe diplomatic ties, leaders reflect on past milestones and chart a path for innovation, trade, and stability in the next half-century.
Be in the Chinese mainland to Succeed: German Chamber Exec on ‘China Speed’
Oliver Oehms of the German Chamber of Commerce in the Chinese mainland North China says “China speed” is fueling rapid innovation and urges businesses to establish local bases to thrive.
China’s AI Push: Golden Key to the 15th Five-Year Plan
As China drafts its 15th Five-Year Plan, AI emerges as the golden key to the next industrial revolution, driving innovation, smart robotics and economic growth.