As China’s 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) wraps up, young professionals in Beijing are reflecting on the nation’s economic journey – think tech breakthroughs, green energy leaps, and pandemic resilience. CGTN’s Emma Ho hit the streets to capture their unfiltered takes. 🎙️
"The push for innovation felt like a Marvel movie montage – suddenly, everyone was talking AI and EVs," said Li Wei, a 28-year-old startup founder. Meanwhile, sustainability advocate Zhang Mei highlighted solar energy projects: "Cities went from gray to green faster than a TikTok trend."
While global slowdowns created plot twists, many praised China’s economic "shield" during COVID-19. "My small business survived through digital pivots," shared café owner Chen Yu. Economists now eye the next Five-Year Plan like the season finale of a hit series – will new policies boost domestic consumption and global partnerships? 🔍
