This piece is part of the Argentine-Chinese Chamber of Commerce’s monthly column in the Buenos Aires Herald. China’s five-year plans are instruments of governance at the highest strategic level, as they set the roadmap that defines — politically, economically, and socially — the consensus on the country’s direction. Its industry, which is characterized by high levels of automation and technological sophistication, will be a pillar of growth, seeking to position China as a competitive country in the production of manufactured goods with a high degree of value addition. This means Argentina must secure its position in this stage of China’s development by emphasizing two axes. To achieve these objectives, direct interaction at the highest level between Buenos Aires and Beijing will be crucial in the coming years.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald December 27, 2025 00:35 UTC