Why China’s red-hot tech push is leaving some traditional sectors out in the cold

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Frank ChenMarch 10, 2026 at 11:00 PM

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China is prioritizing high-tech industries, exemplified by the rise of companies like Unitree Robotics, which is receiving significant government support. Local governments, like Ningbo, are implementing strategies to attract these tech firms, sometimes at the expense of traditional sectors. This involves reallocating land and resources from established industries like plastic and garment manufacturing to create space for emerging tech companies. This shift reflects Beijing's evolving economic priorities, where resource allocation favors high-tech development. Consequently, while some tech firms thrive, traditional businesses face increasing challenges due to this strategic redirection of resources.

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Nanjing 40% Jiangsu 40% Tianjin 40% Guangzhou 40% Friedrich Merz 50% Zhejiang 50% South China University of Technology 50% Beijing 60% Jiang Yuhao 60% Wang Xingxing 70% Ningbo ×380% Unitree Robotics ×290%

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unitree robotics 90% tech push 80% china 80% traditional sectors 70% industrial upgrade 70% hi-tech enterprises 60% economic priorities 60% local government 50% resource allocation 50% city economies 40%

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Ningbo

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