As China enters the critical first year of its upcoming 15th Five‑Year Plan (2026–2030), the nation faces a defining moment in its economic trajectory. Confronted with a complex interplay of global slowdown, heightened geopolitical tensions and shifting domestic dynamics, China has signaled a strategic pivot: from sheer expansion to sustained high‑quality development, driven by innovation, structural upgrading and a resilient internal economic engine.
Opinion
19:36, 21-Jan-2026