BEIJING, September 29, 2026: China’s central state-owned enterprises are preparing for a stronger role in strategic emerging industries under their new five-year plans, according to information reported by China Financial News.
The plans call for the share of value added from strategic emerging industries in central enterprises to rise by another five percentage points by 2030. The strategy also highlights industrial software, key components and artificial-intelligence applications across industries.
Focus on industrial technology
The plans emphasize stronger support for industrial software and critical components while encouraging central enterprises to use AI in a wide range of industries. They also call for investment in production and consumer services and emergency-related public services.
The measures form part of China’s broader 15th Five-Year Plan period, covering 2026 through 2030.
AI and infrastructure
The strategy connects emerging-industry development with wider infrastructure programs and technological upgrading. It is part of a broader push to increase the contribution of advanced technologies to China’s economy.
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Source: China Financial News/Xinhua.