China Q&A | Why does China place emphasis on 'investment in people?'

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In this episode of China Q&A, Huang Yiping, Dean of the National School of Development at Peking University, discusses why China is placing greater emphasis on "investment in people."

He points to the role of human capital, strengthened through education, innovation, and social welfare, as a key driver of an innovation-led economy. This strategy can help raise consumer confidence while supporting the broader goal of improving living standards. Included in China's 15th Five-Year Plan, the approach signals a shift from the traditional focus on infrastructure toward people-centered development.

Production Supervisor: Zhang Yunxing

Producer: Xuan Xuan

Chief Editor: Yang Yuewei

Executive Editor: Jin Chunxi

Editor: Chen Yuehan, Wei Jia

A Production of China.org.cn Social Media Department

Acknowledgments 

News and Media Center, Peking University

National School of Development, Peking University

Chen Mo, Associate Researcher of Center for Surrounding Communication Studies, Peking University

Li Youqing, Surrounding Communication Studies Co., Ltd.