# innovation
Latest news and articles about innovation
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Hong Kong’s Quiet Comeback: From ‘Finance-Only’ to a Bay‑Area Tech Partner
Hong Kong posted a stronger growth profile in 2025, driven by export demand, a services rebound and renewed capital‑market activity. Policy moves to develop a northern innovation cluster linked to Shenzhen are beginning to produce measurable results, challenging the notion that the city is solely a financial centre.
How Jiangxi Became China’s Lone Province to Raise Its 2026 Growth Target — and Why It Matters
Jiangxi is the only Chinese province to raise its 2026 GDP target, setting it at 5–5.5% after a 5.2% rebound in 2025. The revision reflects a concerted industrial-policy push, emerging high-tech clusters and an ambition to pair manufacturing upgrades with deeper science investment, even as talent shortages and weak external demand pose risks.
Shenzhen’s Nanshan Reaches 1 Trillion Yuan — China’s First District to Hit City‑Scale GDP
Shenzhen’s Nanshan district surpassed 1 trillion yuan in GDP in 2025, the first sub‑city district in China to do so. The milestone reflects heavy concentration in software, internet and advanced manufacturing clusters, but also highlights risks from industry concentration, limited land, and external tech‑trade pressures.
Guangdong Keeps China’s Economic Crown — but the Next Leap Will Be Harder
Guangdong maintained its position as China’s largest provincial economy in 2025, driven by strong foreign trade, rapid expansion of high‑tech manufacturing and sustained R&D investment. The province plans to target 4.5%–5% GDP growth in 2026 while pivoting into new sectors such as the low‑altitude economy, but faces headwinds from SME digitalisation gaps and modest fiscal revenue growth.
Shandong Joins China’s Trillion-Yuan Club — Big Enough to Rival Small Countries
Shandong’s 2025 GDP surpassed RMB 10.3 trillion, converting to roughly $1.48 trillion and placing the province among mid-ranked national economies. The milestone reflects a combination of a comprehensive industrial base, aggressive capacity restructuring, growing innovation capabilities and regional coordination, while leaving significant environmental and structural challenges to address.
Shandong Surpasses 10 Trillion RMB: A Chinese Province Now Rivals Medium‑Sized Economies
Shandong reported 2025 GDP of about 10.32 trillion RMB, roughly $1.48 trillion at current exchange rates, placing it among the world’s largest subnational economies. The milestone reflects deep industrial roots, deliberate upgrading toward high‑tech sectors, institutional reforms and an emphasis on regional coordination and green transition, but significant challenges remain in sustaining high‑quality, low‑carbon growth.
Under the Wings: How China's Ground Technicians Keep Army Helicopters Ready for War
A feature from the PLA’s Army Aviation Academy highlights the often-overlooked role of aviation repair crews in keeping Chinese army helicopters mission-capable. Through a mix of meticulous routine, multi-disciplinary training and local innovation, these ground technicians reduce downtime and increase operational resilience, underscoring that maintenance and human capital are central to China’s military effectiveness.