Malawi’s bid for modernisation

As Beijing launched its Fifteenth Five-Year Plan, Malawi stands at the crossroads of industrial ambition and democratic reform. This moment offers Lilongwe a rare chance to harness China’s pivot toward technology and green growth in accelerating Vision 2063, while safeguarding national transparency and sovereignty. When China unveiled the plan – from 2026 to 2030, it signalled a global ambition defined by high-end innovation, green energy systems, and greater self-reliance. To the ca