A few years ago, it beat extreme poverty – now, it’s a frontline province in Beijing’s economic shift.
The 2025 trade war launched by the United States is shaping up to become a watershed moment for Chinese policymakers.
While the country’s economic resilience and role at the centre of global supply chains helped secure a 90-day truce with Washington, Beijing is digging deep to fight a protracted conflict. The forthcoming Five-Year Plan – China’s signature development blueprint – is expected to fortify the domestic economy in the pursuit of global leadership.
Provincial leaders are seizing opportunities to align with the national strategy, as the 2026-2030 development plan, officially released in March 2026, promises to reshape the nation’s economic and industrial landscape.
