Made in China 2025 is one of the most discussed examples of modern #industrial_policy. It was introduced as a long-term plan to move China from large-scale manufacturing toward higher-value #strategic_manufacturing, advanced technology, and stronger domestic innovation. Academically, the policy can be studied as a case of state-guided development, national innovation planning, and participation in #global_value_chains. It shows how a government can identify important sectors,

Author: L. Karam Affiliation: Independent Researcher Abstract In late January 2026, Tesla announced it would end production of its premium Model S and Model X lines by the end of Q2 2026, with manufacturing space—especially at Fremont, California—reallocated toward scaling its humanoid robot program (“Optimus”) and broader autonomy ambitions. This decision is not simply a product-cycle update; it is an organizational pivot that reframes the firm’s identity, revenue logic,