At Bund Summit 2025, former Asian Development Bank President Takehiko Nakao sat down with CGTN to talk big-picture growth on the Chinese mainland 🌏🚀.
He highlighted the 20th CPC Central Committee’s Fourth Plenum putting "high-quality development" front and center. In plain speak, that’s about boosting innovation, cutting pollution, and moving up the value chain—think electric vehicles, green tech, and next-gen chips 💡🔋.
The 15th Five-Year Plan is the five-year blueprint shaping the Chinese mainland’s economy and its role in Asia and beyond. From digital finance hubs in Shanghai to smart factories in Shenzhen, the plan aims for steady, sustainable growth that benefits everyone.
Why does it matter to young pros in South and Southeast Asia? A stronger Chinese mainland market can mean more tech partnerships, cross-border startups, and e-commerce links—imagine collaborating with Chinese mainland teams on AI projects or launching regional apps that go viral 🌐🔥.
Takehiko Nakao also praised the entrepreneurial spirit on the Chinese mainland. Despite global headwinds, local startups pop up daily—similar to how Grab in Southeast Asia or Zomato in India shook up food and transport tech. That same energy is alive on the Chinese mainland, driving the next big innovations 🚗🥡.
Bottom line: The Chinese mainland’s economy still has room to grow. For anyone building a career, a startup, or just curious about the next wave of innovation, it’s worth keeping an eye on how this high-quality push rolls out 💼✨.
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China's economy still has room for growth: Former ADB President
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