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May 19, 2026
From Made in China to Made by China
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China is undergoing a structural pivot from being the world's low-cost factory to becoming an innovation powerhouse ('Made by China') focused on AI, EVs, and technological self-reliance. This transition is being accelerated by US-led export controls and formalised in the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan.
Key Takeaways
- 1.China is transitioning from a low-cost manufacturing hub ('Made in China') to a global leader in high-tech innovation and branding ('Made by China').
- 2.The 15th Five-Year Plan will prioritize technological self-reliance, specifically in AI, semiconductors, EVs, and 'new quality productive forces'.
- 3.A structural reallocation of capital is underway, with bank lending shifting from the declining real estate sector to advanced manufacturing and industrials.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- "Made in China"
- "Made by China"
- Trump-Xi Beijing Summit
- Conclusion
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Authors
Charles-Henry MonchauAssia DrissHugo Morel
Securities
9992MinisoBYDTSLAAAPLHuaweiEvergrande
Themes
Technological Self-RelianceDecoupling and Geopolitical RivalryCapital Reallocation
Regions
Asia PacificNorth AmericaChinaUnited States
