Hong Kong tycoon Adrian Cheng doubles down on tech in step with China’s 5-year plan

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Themis QiMarch 9, 2026 at 07:12 AM

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Hong Kong tycoon Adrian Cheng, of New World Development, plans to increase his technology investments in mainland China, aligning with China's latest five-year plan. Cheng, a member of China's top political advisory body, aims to invest in "hard technology" sectors like AI, aerospace, quantum computing, and low-altitude vehicles. This decision follows China's announcement of 109 major projects, with 28 focused on technological breakthroughs, as part of its five-year plan for development through 2030. Cheng's investment firm, C Capital, has previously invested in Chinese EV maker Xpeng and AI chipmaker Biren Technology. He has been focusing on technology investments for at least nine years.

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