The Chinese mainland is taking a bold step towards technological advancements and industrial growth. On January 29, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, along with six other ministries and agencies, released new guidelines aimed at supporting innovation, industrial cultivation, and safety governance in future industries.
By 2025, the government plans to establish incubators and pilot zones, targeting breakthroughs in approximately 100 core technologies. This initiative positions the Chinese mainland as a leader in emerging sectors, embracing 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies such as quantum information, brain-computer interfaces, humanoid robots, and the metaverse.
The strategy emphasizes organizing both local and national resources, assisting new businesses, and fostering global collaboration in research and development. The guidelines focus on six primary domains: manufacturing, information, materials, energy, space, and health, and include a catalog to showcase cutting-edge technology.
This move marks a significant shift towards technological collaboration, openness, integration, network building, information sharing, partnership development, and a diversification strategy. The Chinese mainland's future industry is expected to expand significantly, making it a major participant in the global market.
The government aims to develop into a hub for technological innovation, serving both local and international markets. Key goals include establishing a safe and dependable supply chain for tech products, creating a globally competitive techno-industrial environment, accelerating large-scale development, and integrating related goods into the real economy. While security challenges remain, confidence in overcoming them is strong.
The guidelines reflect a thorough investigation into the growth of future industries, providing direction and assistance by leveraging national resources and expanding research across various sectors. Enhancing policy advice, allocating resources for critical technologies, and increasing productivity are essential to achieving the policy's target goals.
By 2027, the development of humanoid robots—which combine artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and novel materials—will serve as a new growth engine, thanks to extensive application possibilities and development potential.
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