On May 11, the Information Office of the People's Government of Sichuan Province convened a dedicated press conference titled "Launching the 15th Five-Year Plan: Propelling Sichuan to New Heights in the New Era." Lu Songming, the Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Director of the Sichuan Provincial Department of Science and Technology, emphasized that the 15th Five-Year Plan period represents a crucial juncture for Sichuan to spearhead the development of new, high-quality productive forces through scientific and technological innovation, thereby cultivating fresh regional competitive edges. Under the guidance of establishing a regional science and technology innovation hub in the Chengdu-Chongqing region, Sichuan will concentrate on both scientific and technological innovation and the practical application of research outcomes, striving to become a western innovation powerhouse. This year, Sichuan intends to commence the initial batch of key projects in domains such as artificial intelligence and high-end aviation equipment, bolster foundational research and technological advancements, and aspire to achieve a series of landmark, original, and groundbreaking accomplishments to secure a vanguard position in the technological competitions of the future.