Bottlenecks refer to factors restricting China’s shift to an innovation-driven growth model and slowing its catch-up process. This book analyzes the rise of great powers in history, and how they have achieved the leap. Then, it draws attention to problems faced by China in five aspects, i.e., technology, resources, transport, rules and regulations, and platforms. The book summarizes problem-solving experiences and lessons of other countries and analyzes the theoretical essence of the bottlenecks, aiming to seek solutions to these problems. If you want to learn about bottlenecks faced by China in development or to know how the country plans to achieve independent innovation in key areas and realize its strategic goals set by the 14th Five-Year Plan, as well as the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, this book will be a good read for you.