The World Ahead
Tech gaps and a pushy China pose challenges for the world
Pandemic has made clear need for urgent changes over next five years
Tech, inequality, debt, de-globalization and political stress to remain decisive
Economic reliance on China rises, Gen Z gains clout and disaster damage surges
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China's rise, climate change and technology loom large as key future issues
Nikkei, the FT and Nikkei Asia ask 5,000 global readers to peer into the future
China likely to lead race, but Japanese and US banks poised to catch up
Beijing's belligerent stance is a headache for democracies
Internet companies scramble to secure experts versed in specific industries
Renewable energy system estimated to require $1.6tn of investment by 2030
Companies under pressure to ditch lifelong employment amid COVID-19
Japan under pressure to save companies from becoming 'zombies'
Patents, trademarks and software will be key
But 'winner takes most' dynamic means digital oligarchy likely to hold sway
Uncertainties abound in industry used to perpetual growth as peak oil looms
Bright spots include less corporate gender imbalance, remote work normalization
Remote buying easier, but fast fashion to slow down as Generation Z comes of age
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