On October 24, 2025, Yin Hejun, who serves as the Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and concurrently as the Minister of the Ministry of Science and Technology, made a statement at a press conference held by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. He emphasized that in order to expedite the attainment of high-level technological self-reliance and self-improvement, and to spearhead the development of new-quality productive forces, the "Proposal" outlines strategic arrangements across four key dimensions:
Firstly, it underscores the necessity of bolstering original innovation and overcoming challenges associated with core and critical technologies.
Secondly, it advocates for the deep integration of technological innovation with industrial innovation, fostering a synergistic environment for growth.
Thirdly, it emphasizes the coordinated and simultaneous advancement of the integrated development of education, science and technology, and talent cultivation, recognizing these as interdependent pillars for progress.
Fourthly, it calls for a profound commitment to advancing the construction of a Digital China, leveraging digital technologies to drive societal and economic transformation.
