At the press conference centered around the theme 'Kickstarting the 15th Five-Year Plan', which was organized by the State Council Information Office on the 29th, Yin Hejun, the Minister of Science and Technology, highlighted that China has achieved remarkable strides in scientific and technological innovation over the past five years. The development of a science and technology powerhouse has been progressing steadily, offering robust backing for high-quality growth and enhancements in people's well-being. As per the National Innovation Index Report 2025 published by the Chinese Academy of Science and Technology for Development, China secures the 9th position globally in terms of overall national innovation capacity. This underscores its swift transformation from a participant and contributor in the realm of science and technology to a trailblazer and leader, thereby establishing itself as one of the nations experiencing the most rapid surge in global innovation capacity.