On July 23, 2026, the People's Government of Zhejiang Province unveiled the 15th Five-Year Plan for Building a Digital Zhejiang. The plan sets forth a vision to foster a premier open-source ecosystem, construct an internationally renowned open-source community for artificial intelligence (AI), and establish a comprehensive developer community framework. It advocates for nurturing high-caliber AI projects within these open-source communities, thereby catalyzing industrial transformation. The plan also emphasizes the global dissemination of AI models, taking the lead in formulating industry benchmarks, and solidifying Zhejiang's influence and leadership in the AI landscape. Additionally, it underscores the importance of bolstering international AI cooperation and aspires to host the World Artificial Intelligence Open-Source Competition, further elevating Zhejiang's global standing in the AI domain.
