This week, CGTN dropped the first episode of Path to Prosperity, a series unlocking China’s journey toward a new productive revolution. Titled “China’s New Productive Revolution,” the episode sees host Yang Zhao sit down with leading experts to map out the emerging forces shaping the nation’s next five-year plan.
From Dark Factories to Next-Gen Robotics
At the heart of this shift: AI-powered “dark factories” that run around the clock without human operators, slashing downtime and supercharging output. Alongside these lights-out facilities, next-generation robots are handling complex tasks once reserved for skilled technicians, freeing up talent for higher-level innovation.
Soaring into the Low-Altitude Economy
But China’s transformation isn’t confined to factory floors. The episode explores the low-altitude economy—drones, urban air mobility and delivery networks weaving through city skies. By blending aviation tech with smart logistics, this emerging sector could reshape how goods and services reach consumers.
Charting a Modernization Path
These new quality productive forces have been woven into recommendations for China’s upcoming five-year plan, signaling a clear pivot from traditional growth drivers toward a science-and-innovation-led model. As Yang Zhao and the experts highlight, this approach sets a forward-looking trajectory for industrial transformation and offers a blueprint for other nations eyeing tech-driven growth.
With Path to Prosperity, CGTN invites global audiences to follow China’s modernization journey in real time. Stay tuned for more episodes that decode the strategies powering the future of productivity and innovation.
Reference(s):
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