China’s economy has entered a new stage of upgrading and quality enhancement, where the vigorous development of new quality productive forces has become a central driver of high-quality growth. This concept highlights the deep integration of the real economy with technological innovation and industrial upgrading, supported by policies and financial services that accelerate transformation. This volume, with contributions from over 20 leading scholars including Justin Yifu Lin, provides an in-depth interpretation of the nature, scope, and significance of new quality productive forces. It explores their role from strategic, industrial, financial, and institutional perspectives, and offers insights into China’s trajectory of economic recovery and sustainable development. With focused analyses of key sectors such as the digital economy, electric vehicles, and artificial intelligence, the book presents practical pathways for advancing innovation, maintaining growth, and promoting economic transformation.

Wang Xianqing is the Director of the Communication Center at the National School of Development, Peking University. He holds a Master’s degree in Communication Studies from the School of Journalism and Communication, Peking University. He has previously served as the editor-in-chief of The Direction of Reform 1, The Direction of Reform 2, The Question of Reform, The Logic and Outlook of China’s Economy, Economics 101, Understanding China’s Path to Modernization, and New Productive Forces.