BEIJING, September 29, 2026: China’s State Council Information Office is holding a policy briefing focused on building the country into a leading science and technology nation during the 15th Five-Year Plan period from 2026 to 2030.

The briefing was scheduled for September 29 and focuses on China’s science and technology priorities for the new five-year period. citeturn0search7

Five-year technology agenda

The briefing comes after the Chinese Academy of Sciences released its own 2026–2030 development plan covering basic research, strategic high technology and sustainable development.

Read NewsNationOnline’s report on the Chinese Academy of Sciences plan.

AI and frontier technology

Artificial intelligence, quantum technology, brain-computer interfaces and controlled nuclear fusion have been identified in recent Chinese research planning as important areas for technological development. citeturn0search2

Source: China State Council Information Office and South China Morning Post.

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