As China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) gains momentum, global tech giant Schneider Electric is doubling down on partnerships across the Chinese mainland. In a fresh interview with CGTN this week, Chairman Jean-Pascal Tricoire revealed plans to align with China's 'stability-first' economic strategy through green energy and smart manufacturing initiatives. 💡
'This isn't about chasing growth numbers,' Tricoire told reporter Tian Wei. 'It's about building infrastructure that lasts – think smart grids that could power entire cities and AI-driven factories that learn as they work.' 🔄 The French firm's 2026 roadmap includes expanding R&D centers in Shenzhen and Chengdu, with a focus on carbon-neutral solutions.
Analysts note this comes as China prioritizes quality over quantity in economic development. Key sectors getting Schneider's attention:
⚡ Renewable energy storage systems
🤖 Industrial automation for SMEs
🌱 Circular economy technologies
With cross-border tech collaborations up 18% this January compared to 2025, young professionals are watching how such partnerships could shape Asia's digital transformation. As one Weibo user quipped: 'When French engineering meets Chinese scale – it's like TikTok meets nuclear fusion!' 🚀
