Imran Khalid

Opinion

At WEF’s New Champions meeting in Dalian, leaders signal they won’t decouple from China. Premier Li Qiang argues “China Shock 2.0” is wrong, citing trade momentum—while partners demand fairer benefits.

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As China ends absolute poverty, it is shifting from short-term aid to supply-side capacity building. A nearby village reinvents a drainage ditch into revenue, showing how policy supports lasting rural growth.

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China’s victory over absolute poverty has evolved into technology-driven rural revitalization, using smart agriculture, monitoring, and digital logistics—offering a scalable model for developing countries.

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Beijing’s latest data shows China’s foreign trade rose 15% in Q1 2026 to 11.84 trillion yuan, with imports up 19.6%. Private firms lead and trade diversifies across Belt and Road, ASEAN, Latin America, and Africa.

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China is rapidly developing its low-altitude economy, integrating drones and eVTOLs into daily commerce. This sector is projected to surpass one trillion yuan by 2026.

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The Two Sessions reveal China's ambitious 15th Five-Year Plan, signaling a shift towards high-quality growth and technological leadership. Explore the implications for global markets.

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As China convenes its annual Two Sessions, the launch of the 15th Five-Year Plan signals a strategic shift towards a sustainable, consumption-led economy. This marks a significant transition in China's economic model, focusing on high-tech investments and domestic consumption.

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China's ice and snow economy has reached a valuation of 1.2 trillion yuan, marking a significant shift from state support to a self-sustaining market. This growth reflects changing consumer patterns and infrastructure advancements.