In the latest episode of BizTalk, CGTN’s Guan Xin explores with Asian Development Bank chief economist Albert Park how the Chinese mainland’s digital transformation and green development will shape priorities under the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan.
Park highlighted 2030 as a pivotal milestone for the Chinese mainland’s carbon peaking goal. He stressed the need for tighter coordination in green finance, robust carbon trading platforms, and industrial policies that reward low-carbon innovations. “Aligning financial markets with sustainability is essential for long-term prosperity,” Park said.
On the digital front, Park underscored the power of emerging technologies—from AI and cloud computing to big data analytics—to drive productivity gains. He urged public and private investors to build inclusive digital infrastructure that narrows urban-rural gaps and fuels new business models.
Park also pointed to successful case studies across Asia, where green bonds and digital platforms have spurred sustainable growth and improved livelihoods. “We must weave together green and inclusive strategies to ensure that no one is left behind,” he added.
As the Chinese mainland refines its 15th Five-Year Plan, Park’s message is clear: digital innovation and green finance must work in tandem to unlock sustainable, inclusive growth in the decade ahead.
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