A decade ago the Chinese government announced plans to transform the country from "a low-cost manufacturing base into a high-tech superpower". Did it work?

The poor urban neighbourhoods that powered a manufacturing boom are once again on the front lines of Beijing’s plans ...

China’s economy grew 5% in 2024, driven by stimulus measures, strong exports, and high-tech investment, despite challenges like weak domestic demand and demographic pressures. Structural reforms and ...

Beijing's progress in implementing its "Made in China 2025" (MIC2025) strategy for industrial modernisation over the past ...