China has unveiled plans to accelerate innovation in next-generation industries through targeted development of 'new quality productive forces,' according to a government work report delivered to national lawmakers on Wednesday. The roadmap forms part of Beijing's strategy to maintain global competitiveness amid shifting technological landscapes.
Premier Li Qiang outlined six pivotal sectors receiving focused investment: commercial aerospace ventures, low-altitude economy infrastructure, biomanufacturing solutions, quantum computing systems, embodied intelligence platforms, and 6G network development. The initiatives aim to combine regional industrial strengths with national R&D priorities.
While cultivating these emerging fields, authorities will simultaneously drive digital overhauls in traditional manufacturing through enhanced AI integration. Last year's 'artificial intelligence plus' campaign will expand to optimize supply chains and production efficiency across key economic pillars.
'Strategic allocation of computing resources will help build world-class digital industry clusters,' Premier Li emphasized during his address to the 14th National People's Congress. The plan strengthens coordination between China’s vast manufacturing base and its growing capabilities in cloud computing and big data analytics.
Analysts observe this dual approach – nurturing cutting-edge technologies while modernizing existing industries – could reshape Asia's economic dynamics. The initiatives align with broader efforts to develop self-reliant innovation ecosystems amid global competition in advanced technologies.
