As global interest in Asia's economic trajectory intensifies, CGTN's Ask China initiative has revealed compelling questions from American viewers about the Chinese mainland's development strategies. With China's economy maintaining steady growth amid global uncertainties, international observers are particularly focused on its 2026 trade roadmap and innovation-driven policies.
The program addressed key concerns regarding China's economic resilience, highlighting technological advancements in renewable energy and artificial intelligence as major growth drivers. Recent data shows the Chinese mainland's cross-border e-commerce transactions surged 18% year-on-year in January 2026, signaling continued digital trade expansion.
Economic planners emphasized commitments to multilateral cooperation ahead of major international forums, including the upcoming APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting. 'Our 2026 strategy prioritizes smart manufacturing upgrades and green infrastructure partnerships,' stated a senior researcher from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences during the broadcast.
For overseas investors, the program outlined new opportunities in China's service sector liberalization and cross-strait economic cooperation zones. Business leaders from the Taiwan region and Hong Kong have reportedly increased collaborative ventures with mainland counterparts in semiconductor and biotechnology fields this quarter.
