ChinaZhōngguó中国National People Congress (abbreviation)Quánguó Rén Dà全国人大to pass / to approvetōngguò通过the fifteenthdì shíwǔ gè第十五个Five-Year Planwǔ nián guīhuà五年规划，science and technologykējì科技self-reliance and self-strengtheningzìlì zìqiáng自立自强becomes / is set aschéng成corehéxīn核心goal / objectivemùbiāo目标。
March 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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China & WorldChina National Congress Passes 15th Five-Year Plan, Technology Self-Reliance Named Core Goal
China National People Congress passed the 15th Five-Year Plan, designating technology self-reliance as a priority goal with key emphasis on independent R&D in semiconductors and artificial intelligence. The plan also calls for a substantial rise in R&D investment intensity by 2030 to address ongoing China-US technology competition.
China's National People Congress approved the 15th Five-Year Plan in March, designating technology self-reliance and self-strengthening as core strategic goals.
The plan explicitly states that China must substantially enhance scientific research capabilities in key fields and gradually reduce dependence on foreign high-end technology.
Semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and renewable energy are designated as priority breakthrough areas, with the government increasing capital investment to promote R&D.
Given the ongoing China-US technology competition, this plan emphasizes enhancing supply chain resilience to reduce risks from external shocks.
By 2030, China's R&D investment intensity should notably increase, with the proportion of basic research funding also rising accordingly.
Analysts note that this plan marks China's greater reliance on autonomous innovation rather than importing foreign technology to meet industry demands.
Meanwhile, the plan also emphasized the importance of multilateral technology cooperation, with China indicating it will advance international exchange and cooperation under win-win principles.
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