A blueprint to turn China into tech superpower?

Beijing

INNOVATION, technology and self-reliance were the key takeaways from China's latest blueprint for its next five-year plan running through to 2026.

In a communique released late on Thursday, at the end of a four-day plenum meeting, Beijing revealed the first glimpse into its policy goals for the medium to long term. As expected, the focus was on the need to strive for technological independence and boosting domestic consumption, while remaining attractive for high-end foreign investment.