Key Growth Drivers in China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, Says Italian Scholar

Last month, at the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, leaders adopted the Recommendations for Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development. This plan charts the Chinese mainland’s strategic path from 2026 to 2030, linking past wins to future modernization goals. 🌏✨

Italian scholar Silvia Menegazzi, a junior assistant professor at Luiss Guido Carli University, highlights three growth pillars at the core of this roadmap:

• Advanced manufacturing & technology 🤖: Emphasis on cutting-edge industries—from AI to smart factories—that keep China at the global tech forefront.
• Domestic consumption 🛍️: Boosting local spending power and a thriving middle class to fuel home-grown demand.
• Green transition 🌱: Accelerating renewable energy adoption and eco-friendly practices to drive sustainable growth.

“China has promoted in the last 10 to 20 years an alternative model of development, which has already impacted how we think about sustainable development,” Menegazzi says. Her take reminds us that innovation, local demand, and environmental care are key ingredients for long-term success.

As we look ahead to 2026, these pillars could offer valuable lessons for tech enthusiasts and social innovators across South and Southeast Asia. Stay tuned to see how these strategies unfold! 🔍👥

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