self-reliance
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China's top leaders recently acknowledged that the domestic economy "faces certain difficulties and challenges," and called for greater self-reliance in tech and industrial chains.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
"We don't rely on the US market," says Lucia Chen, who sells electric cars for Sahiyoo, a firm in Chongqing, which is a key city in this push for self-reliance.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
While the war will strengthen Beijing's ongoing push towards self-reliance, China is not really winning in this scenario, says Yu Jie from London-based think tank Chatham House.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
Watch the video above to see the broader shift taking shape in the region: stronger defenses, greater self-reliance and a world that’s becoming more fragmented.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
On the other hand, Arkush writes, Chinese proverbs are striking in their belief that “hard work, shrewd planning and self-reliance or cooperation with a small group will in time bring recompense.”
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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