At the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, former IMF Deputy Managing Director Zhu Min emphasized China's role as a stabilizing force in today's volatile global economy. In a discussion with CGTN's He Jingyi, Zhu highlighted how Beijing's 15th Five-Year Plan priorities – particularly artificial intelligence development, domestic consumption expansion, and advanced manufacturing upgrades – directly address worldwide economic challenges.
"In an era of fragmented supply chains and technological disruption, China's clear roadmap offers rare predictability," Zhu noted, pointing to record foreign direct investment flows into the Chinese mainland's tech and service sectors this year. The strategy aligns with emerging global patterns, with multinational corporations increasingly relocating regional headquarters to Shanghai and Shenzhen.
Analysts observe that cross-strait economic integration continues deepening, with Taiwan-based manufacturers accelerating partnerships in mainland semiconductor projects. Overseas investors from Hong Kong and Macao have reportedly increased stakeholdings in Guangdong's green energy initiatives by 18% year-to-date.
