In a pivotal address at the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) press conference in Beijing, Yin Hejun, Minister of Science and Technology, underscored the indispensable role of scientific and technological modernization in propelling China’s progress. Speaking on October 24, 2025, at a briefing organized by the CPC Central Committee, Yin outlined a comprehensive strategy to elevate China’s innovation capabilities and foster breakthroughs in core technologies. He emphasized the necessity of advancing original innovation and achieving critical technological milestones in key sectors such as integrated circuits, industrial machine tools, and high-end instruments. Yin proposed the establishment of a new national system to mobilize resources effectively, ensuring decisive progress across the entire technological chain. Additionally, he called for prioritizing national strategic needs through the deployment of major scientific and technological tasks, alongside enhancing the strategic and systematic layout of basic research. Yin also highlighted the importance of integrating scientific and technological innovation with industrial development, advocating for stronger enterprise leadership in innovation consortia and increased support for high-tech and small-to-medium-sized enterprises. Furthermore, he stressed the need for the integrated development of education, science, technology, and talent, aiming to align these sectors with national strategy. Yin also emphasized the construction of a Digital China, promoting the deep integration of the real economy with the digital economy and accelerating innovations in artificial intelligence. Strengthening the supply of computing power, algorithms, and data, along with implementing the ‘AI Plus’ initiative, were also key points in his vision for comprehensive industrial empowerment.
Scientific, technological modernization emphasized in promoting China’s advancement
