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High-Tech Development

President Xi is doubling down on state-led growth

May 18, 2026April 23, 2026 by Anthony Saich

His model remains heavily reliant on government intervention, risking inefficiencies and fiscal strain

Categories Commentary Tags AI Dominance, China, East Asia Forum, High-Tech Development, News, President Xi Jinping, The Long Read Leave a comment

40 million low-paid workers power China’s smart factories

September 9, 2025September 8, 2025 by China Factor Staff

They earn slightly more than US$3 a day feeding the country’s enormous export machine

Categories Talking Point Tags Communist Party of China, High-Tech Development, News, President Xi Jinping, Trade Tensions Leave a comment

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