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9th April 2026

How ‘little giants’ help China defend its manufacturing dominance

This article explores how Beijing identifies and supports ‘specialised, refined, distinctive and innovative’ SMEs, including ‘little giants’: firms operating in highly specialised niches, distinguished by strong technological capabilities, market competitiveness and growth potential.

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30th March 2026

DESNZ report examines rebound effects in industrial decarbonisation

29th March 2026

UNIDO policy brief explores the future of AI in industrial development

24th March 2026

UK Innovation Report finds UK strong on science but losing industrial competitiveness

17th March 2026

From rapid growth to slowdown: how structural change reshaped China’s economy

2nd March 2026

Government-commissioned report provides new evidence on the future of UK manufacturing

19th February 2026

Unpacking the France–UK productivity gap: a sectoral analysis

13th February 2026

The UK Manufacturing Dashboard: a tool for evidence-based industrial policy

3rd February 2026

The Swiss paradox: a services reputation built on an industrial and innovation powerhouse

20th January 2026

Sectoral perspectives on economic performance: China, France, Switzerland, and the UK

5th January 2026

Driving inclusive growth in UK industry

3rd December 2025

Solving the UK skills puzzle: what the data really shows