On the bustling streets of Beijing, a small technology startup recently celebrated its IPO—another small step in China’s relentless pursuit of technological progress and independence. This is a good example of China’s long and increasingly confident economic journey, as outlined during the fourth plenum detailing the country’s strategic goals and challenges for the years ahead. China’s coming 15th Five-Year Plan will set out another ambitious roadmap for the Middle Kingdom, aiming to transform it into a developed country with “middle” income levels by 2035. Despite numerous challenges, China appears firmly committed ... (full story)