China’s Plan to Build the World‘s Future Industrial Center
In a visionary move, seven government departments in China have come together to issue the “Implementation Opinions on Promoting the Innovation and Development of Future Industries”. This plan aims to position China as a global leader in future industries by 2027. The roadmap to achieve this ambitious goal includes cultivating new industries, driving innovation, strengthening industry entities, and promoting the application of cutting-edge technologies.
Future industries are characterized by their reliance on advanced technologies and are still in the early stages of industrialization. They are seen as crucial for the future as they have the potential to disrupt and reshape global economies. China’s plan to become a key player in future industries emphasizes the need to seize this opportunity for strategic growth and international competitiveness.
The “Implementation Opinions” lay out six new tracks for future industries: future manufacturing, future information, future materials, future energy, future space, and future health. The plan highlights the development of iconic products such as humanoid robots, quantum computers, and brain-computer interfaces, signaling a focus on high-end technology and industrialization of cutting-edge innovations.
The success of the plan hinges on driving innovation in these future industries. The roadmap encourages global technology trend analysis, major national science and technology projects, and promoting technology markets to facilitate the integration and commercialization of new technologies.
Additionally, the plan emphasizes the need to strengthen industry entities by enacting policies tailored to different types of enterprises. Large enterprises are expected to take the lead in driving innovation and forming innovation consortiums, while small and medium-sized enterprises will be supported through the creation of incubation bases and the cultivation of a gradient of innovative enterprises.
Lastly, the plan recognizes the importance of enriching the applications of future industries by promoting the large-scale iterative application of iconic products and exploring new industrialization scenarios.
While the plan presents challenges, it also lays the groundwork for a comprehensive revitalization of China’s industries through technological innovation. With continued implementation, China aims to establish itself as a global powerhouse in future industries, effectively shaping the world‘s industrial center for years to come.