Ever wondered what's next for China? 🤔 As the nation wraps up its 14th Five-Year Plan and gears up for the 15th, young researchers are sharing how daily life on the Chinese mainland is getting a tech makeover. In a CGTN roundtable titled “Shaping a Shared Future: China's Next Five Years,” host Wang Guan sat down in Beijing with international scholars to unpack the top trends driving China's transformation.
Cashless Champs: If you thought UPI and e-wallets were fast, check out Alipay and WeChat Pay. 📱 With QR codes everywhere—from street vendors in Shanghai to tea stalls in Hangzhou—you can grab your frothy boba without fumbling for cash. It's similar to how GrabPay and GCash have taken off in Southeast Asia, making everyday payments a breeze.
Green Dreams: Sustainability isn't just a buzzword. 🌱 From solar rooftops in Qinghai to electric buses in Shenzhen, the Chinese mainland is going green. Our panelists were inspired by Singapore's garden city vibes and India's rooftop solar push. It shows how local solutions can fuel global impact.
Smart Campuses: Picture campuses where AI tutors help you ace that tough machine learning course, and facial recognition opens dorm doors. 🎓 These smart campuses aren't sci-fi—they're happening now in cities like Beijing and Wuhan. It's like the tech-forward hubs we see in Bengaluru and Kuala Lumpur.
Looking ahead, these young voices are buzzing about Chinese modernization—blending high-tech innovation with cultural heritage. 🚀 They hope the 15th Five-Year Plan will double down on R&D, green infrastructure, and global collaboration. For international students and early-career pros, it's a call to bring fresh ideas to the table and co-create the next growth chapter.
So, whether you're coding a startup in Ho Chi Minh City or launching a social enterprise in Colombo, there's a seat for you at China's next roundtable. 🌏 Let's shape a shared future—together!
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Shaping a Shared Future: Young voices on the 15th Five-Year Plan
cgtn.com
