In a bid to push the boundaries of science and technology, the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has set a clear target for the country’s 15th Five-Year Plan: build stronger self-reliance and drive the next wave of global tech adoption. The communique, released after the fourth plenary session in Beijing, underscores the need to develop “new quality productive forces” through breakthroughs in key technologies and closer ties between research and industry.
By seizing the historic momentum of a “new round of technology revolution” and profound shifts across industries, China plans to harness education, research and talent cultivation to accelerate innovation. The goal? To transform the economy into an even more powerful engine of tech-driven growth.
“The Chinese economy has already transitioned into an innovation-driven economy,” said Qian Jun, finance professor and executive dean of the International School of Finance at Fudan University. “You will see a lot more tech-driven innovations, commercialization and value creation based on technology adoption.”
Qian also highlights the “second wave” of companies expanding abroad, bringing Chinese-developed AI applications and other homegrown innovations to markets worldwide. For young professionals, entrepreneurs and digital nomads, this means new tools, platforms and opportunities that could reshape everything from startup landscapes to daily life on the road.
As China doubles down on original R&D and tighter integration between sci-tech and industries, the plan offers a real-time case study of how strategic policy can spark global transformation. Will this new strategy set the pace for the next decade of tech evolution? Share your thoughts on how self-reliance and cross-border collaboration can fuel the future of innovation.
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Expert: China's 15th Five-Year Plan to fuel global tech adoption
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