The State Council of China has issued a new directive outlining 19 key reform tasks focused on developing new quality productive forces. The policy is built on four core principles: innovation-led growth, reform-oriented action, local adaptation, and a strategy of establishing new systems before dismantling old ones.
The directive prioritizes technological innovation as the primary task. It calls for breakthroughs in core technologies, strengthening the role of enterprises in innovation, and accelerating the transformation of scientific achievements into actual productivity. The document emphasizes the development of strategic emerging industries, including intelligent connected new energy vehicles, robotics, and aerospace.
A significant portion of the policy is dedicated to the 'Artificial Intelligence +' initiative. This involves integrating AI into traditional sectors and promoting the application of intelligent terminals such as AI-powered smartphones, computers, and humanoid robots. The government aims to enhance the supply of computing power, algorithms, and data.
The directive also outlines a forward-looking strategy for future industries, covering fields like quantum technology, hydrogen energy, nuclear fusion, and brain-computer interfaces. It encourages the establishment of risk-sharing mechanisms and the attraction of social capital to support these emerging sectors while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
