MIIT and Seven Other Ministries Jointly Release the 15th Five-Year Plan for Enhancing Industrial Foundation Capabilities
On Oct 22, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and seven other ministries jointly released the 15th Five-Year Plan for Enhancing Industrial Foundation Capabilities, outlining priorities for strengthening China’s industrial foundation capabilities through 2030. The Plan aims to improve technological innovation, supply-chain resilience, and the quality and availability of foundational industrial products. Key measures include supporting breakthroughs in core components, industrial software, and advanced materials; promoting AI applications in manufacturing; developing pilot-scale manufacturing and testing platforms; and strengthening standards, intellectual property management, certification, and quality infrastructure. The Plan also encourages enterprise-led innovation, collaboration across industrial supply chains, and international cooperation, including foreign investment in R&D and manufacturing facilities in China.
