What it is
Launched in 2015, Made in China 2025 outlines targets for China to become a leading global power in ten key advanced manufacturing sectors, including aerospace, robotics, information technology, new energy vehicles, and biotechnology. The plan aims to increase the domestic content of core components and materials, reduce reliance on foreign technology, and foster indigenous innovation. It involves significant state support through subsidies, preferential loans, and research funding for targeted industries.
This policy has been a major point of contention in U.S.-China trade relations, often cited as evidence of unfair trade practices and state-sponsored industrial espionage. News reports frequently discuss how the plan drives Chinese technological advancement, impacting global competition in strategic sectors. Investors track the progress of these industries and the policy's influence on foreign companies' market access, intellectual property concerns, and the potential for increased tariffs or export controls from countries concerned about China's rising technological power.
Why it matters
Made in China 2025 influences global technology competition, supply chain resilience, and the profitability of companies in high-tech sectors worldwide.
Reviewed under editorial standardsUpdated September 26, 2026Not investment advice