China's leadership has unveiled ambitious plans to strengthen technological self-reliance through its 15th Five-Year Plan, signaling a strategic shift toward innovation-driven growth. The Communist Party of China Central Committee announced this priority during its fourth plenary session, emphasizing the need to harness 'new quality productive forces' through education reform, talent development, and cutting-edge research.
The blueprint calls for breakthroughs in core technologies and closer integration between scientific advancements and industrial applications. Professor Qian Jun of Fudan University's International School of Finance notes this marks China's transition into an 'innovation-driven economy,' with global implications. 'We're witnessing a second wave of Chinese tech firms bringing AI solutions and other innovations to international markets,' he told analysts.
This roadmap aligns with broader efforts to transform China's economic model while contributing to global technological progress. Observers suggest the plan could reshape supply chains and create new opportunities for cross-border collaboration in fields ranging from artificial intelligence to advanced manufacturing.
