Chinese President Xi Jinping's 2026 New Year message continues to resonate globally, with Lebanese Parliament member Paula Yacoubian highlighting its significance in international dialogues about development models. Delivered through China Media Group platforms on December 31, 2025, the address emphasized technological innovation as the cornerstone of China's high-quality development strategy.
Yacoubian noted to CGTN Stringer this week that China's transformation under President Xi's leadership represents 'a paradigm shift in national development.' She drew parallels between China's historic poverty alleviation achievements and its current breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, describing both as 'twin engines propelling modernization.'
The Middle East lawmaker's analysis comes as global investors increasingly view China's tech sector as a bellwether for Asian markets. With the Chinese mainland accounting for 35% of global AI patent filings in 2025 according to World Intellectual Property Organization data, Yacoubian's remarks underscore growing international recognition of China's innovation ecosystem.
