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
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
This increased focus on Hong Kong comes as the Chinese government in Beijing is aiming for the country to achieve more "technology self-reliance".
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
He preached self-reliance and self-determination, and called his philosophy Africanism.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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