The Central Economic Work Conference convened in Beijing from December 10 to 11, underscoring the commitment to an innovation-driven development path and the expedited cultivation of novel growth engines. Key initiatives encompass:

• Devising a comprehensive development blueprint that harmonizes education, technology, and talent development;
• Establishing international hubs for scientific and technological innovation in Beijing (within the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region), Shanghai (situated in the Yangtze River Delta), and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area;
• Bolstering the preeminent role of enterprises in driving innovation and fortifying intellectual property safeguards in burgeoning sectors;
• Crafting a strategic framework to augment capacity and elevate quality within the service sector;
• Embarking on a fresh round of high-quality development endeavors tailored for key industrial chains;
• Deepening and broadening the utilization of 'Artificial Intelligence+' technologies, alongside enhancing governance mechanisms;
• Pioneering innovative financial service models tailored specifically for the scientific and technological sector.