Heads up, tech enthusiasts! The Chinese mainland is gearing up for a serious high-tech upgrade over the next decade 🚀. Zheng Shanjie, the head of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), just dropped the big news at a Beijing briefing.
Here’s the lowdown:
- 1. Boosting Old-School Industries – Think of it like giving your favourite playlist a fresh remix. Traditional sectors get upgraded with smart factory tweaks and clean-energy improvements.
- 2. Sprouting New & Future Industries – From quantum tech (super-fast computing powered by tiny particles) to bio-manufacturing (growing products with living cells), these are the fields primed to explode.
- 3. Quality Over Quantity – The focus isn’t just on making more stuff, but making better stuff: durable, eco-friendly, and globally competitive.
- 4. Modern Infrastructure – Smart roads, 6G-ready networks, and maybe even drone highways for your favourite street food delivery in Jakarta or Bangkok 🛣️🍜.
This all ties into the 15th Five-Year Plan, where the Chinese mainland wants to build mega clusters in:
- New energy (hello, EV batteries and solar tech ☀️)
- New materials (lighter, stronger, and greener)
- Aviation & aerospace (dreaming of space travel and advanced jets)
- Low-altitude economy (think delivery drones and urban air mobility)
Fun fact: In 2024, these “three new” economies—new industries, business formats, and business models—already made up over 18% of GDP. And the best is yet to come! Expect breakthroughs in hydrogen & nuclear fusion energy, brain-computer interfaces (direct mind-control vibes), embodied intelligence (AI with physical presence), and 6G—faster than your fibre Wi-Fi 📶.
Whether you’re coding apps in Mumbai, testing drones in Manila, or just curious about where tech is heading, keep an eye on these sectors. The next wave of gadgets, sustainable solutions, and maybe even everyday flying cars could be closer than you think!
Stay tuned for more updates and feel free to share your thoughts on where you see the biggest tech shift coming 😉.
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China to create more high-tech industries over the next decade
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