China’s Tech Leap: How Core Bottlenecks Were Broken in Key Fields
From identifying 35 key tech bottlenecks in 2018 to achieving breakthroughs in 32 by 2026, China’s journey offers insights into strategic innovation.
Strategic Industries
Shanghai’s Tech Boom: 320+ New Firms Daily in 2025, Eyes 2026 Growth
Shanghai’s 2025 tech surge saw 320+ new firms daily, with R&D spending hitting 4.5% of GDP. Plans for 2026 include 50+ smart factories and enhanced innovation systems.
China Achieves Breakthrough in High-Strength Carbon Fiber Production
China achieves stable mass production of T1100-grade carbon fiber through university-industry collaboration, enhancing strategic materials independence.
China’s Central SOEs Sustain R&D Spending Above ¥1 Trillion for Fourth Year
China’s central SOEs maintained R&D spending above ¥1 trillion for the fourth consecutive year in 2025, driving technological breakthroughs and industrial growth across strategic sectors.
Blocking Nippon – Is Japan a Friend or Foe?
U.S. President Joe Biden’s move to block Japan’s Nippon Steel from acquiring U.S. Steel raises questions about the complexities of global alliances and the safeguarding of strategic industries.
U.S. Escalates Tariffs on the Chinese Mainland Under Biden Administration
Despite changing leadership, the U.S. continues to escalate tariffs against the Chinese mainland, with President Biden expanding measures on strategic industries, signaling ongoing protectionist policies.