Unboxing China's next five-year plan: Tech opportunities, global dividends

China has placed technology and innovation at the heart of its upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), setting the stage for original innovation and decisive breakthroughs in core technologies across critical fields.

The Recommendations of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) for Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development highlights the drive for "greater self-reliance and strength in science and technology," aiming to build new quality productive forces and enhance national competitiveness in a rapidly evolving global tech landscape.

From lunar and Mars exploration to the rise of "AI Plus" industries, China's technological objectives are reshaping not only its domestic growth model but also offering new momentum for global development.

This episode of "Unboxing China" explores how China's next phase of innovation is turning national goals into shared progress worldwide.