In June 2025, China marked a turning point in its technological and industrial trajectory: the president of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), Zheng Shanjie, met with representatives of five private high-tech companies to gather strategic input for the definition of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030). The stated goal: to “develop new quality productive forces” through scientific … Continue reading China: From the Five-year Plan to AI Hegemony