Made in China 2025 shows lasting strength despite unmet goals, US review concludes

A newly released assessment from the US China Economic and Security Review Commission offers a detailed evaluation of China Made in China 2025 industrial strategy ten years after its launch. While the report points out that Beijing did not fully achieve all of

China’s Manufacturing PMI Improves After Six-Month Contraction

China’s manufacturing sector recorded its first expansion in six months, signaling a modest but notable recovery in industrial momentum. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the official Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 50.2 in October, up from 49.6

Shanghai Leads in Semiconductor Clusters, 2026 Innovation Roadmap

Shanghai has emerged as the epicenter of China’s semiconductor innovation, driving the nation’s 2026 roadmap toward full-scale technological independence. As global competition intensifies, the city’s Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park and surrounding industrial zones have become critical to China’s goal of producing advanced chips domestically

How China’s 15th Five-Year Plan Will Define the Next Stage of Modernization

The conclusion of the fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) marked a pivotal milestone for the nation’s strategic future. The adoption of the Recommendations for Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) sets the tone

High-Tech Manufacturing Boost: China Aims to Maintain Industry Share as Demand Weakens

China’s manufacturing sector once the unchallenged engine of global industrial growth is facing a crucial test. As domestic consumption slows and global demand softens, Beijing is doubling down on high-tech manufacturing to sustain growth and defend its share of the global supply chain.

China’s Semiconductor Strategy: Long-Term Implications

Semiconductors are a foundational element of modern technology, underpinning industries ranging from consumer electronics and automotive systems to artificial intelligence and industrial automation. China has identified semiconductor self-reliance as a strategic priority, implementing policies to bolster domestic production, R&D, and global competitiveness. The

Cybersecurity as Industrial Policy: China’s New Digital Defense Industry

Why cybersecurity is now treated as a growth sector alongside AI and chips. From Risk to Industry For years, cybersecurity was treated as a defensive necessity an expense to protect companies and governments from digital threats. In China, that view is changing. Cybersecurity