The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) held a series of press conferences on the 3rd focused on striving for the "15th Five-Year Plan," unveiling relevant information on cultivating and expanding new growth drivers. Ren Zhongbao, deputy director of the Department of Innovation and High-Tech Development, stated that the NDRC will adhere to a goal-oriented and problem-oriented approach, carry out coordinated planning, tailor measures to local conditions, and cultivate in tiers to steadily advance the development of future industries. He noted that the new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation is characterized by breakthroughs at multiple points, breakthroughs across groups, and cross-integration, giving rise to numerous future industry directions—and developing future industries cannot be "all-encompassing." After comprehensively assessing future scientific and technological trends, China's industrial foundation, and economic and social development needs, the CPC Central Committee and the State Council have clearly proposed that during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, key future industries such as quantum technology, biomanufacturing, hydrogen and nuclear fusion energy, brain-computer interfaces, embodied intelligence, and sixth-generation mobile communications should be developed. It is necessary to strengthen coordinated planning in accordance with the requirement of a nationwide chessboard, and support all localities in selecting subdivided fields with foundations and comparative advantages for development according to local conditions.
