China’s eastern and southern economic powerhouses vie for innovation leadership

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Yulu Ao,Ann Cao,Wency ChenMarch 6, 2026 at 02:41 PM

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China's Yangtze River Delta and Greater Bay Area are competing to become leaders in technological innovation, particularly in artificial intelligence. This push aligns with President Xi Jinping's call for breakthroughs in core technologies and is being discussed during the "two sessions" as Beijing plans its 15th five-year plan. Leaders from Zhejiang province (part of the Yangtze River Delta) and Guangdong province (home to the Greater Bay Area) have outlined strategies to enhance their regions' innovation capabilities and technological advancement. Xi Jinping emphasized the need for major provincial economies to lead in technological innovation and build resilience against external pressures. The Yangtze River Delta, despite its small land area, contributes significantly to China's GDP, highlighting the importance of this competition.

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Anhui 30% Hong Kong 40% Macau 40% Jiangsu province ×250% Shanghai ×260% Guangdong 60% Beijing 70% Zhejiang province ×270% Greater Bay Area ×280% Xi Jinping ×290% Yangtze River Delta ×490% China ×3100%

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innovation 90% technology 80% yangtze river delta 80% economic powerhouse 70% greater bay area 70% artificial intelligence 60% economic development 60% five-year plan 50% manufacturing 50% core technologies 40%

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