NDRC Hosts Private Sector Dialogue to Shape “15th Five-Year Plan” Innovation Strategy
BEIJING, June 10 – The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) convened a high-profile symposium with leading technology entrepreneurs today, soliciting private sector input for China’s upcoming 2026-2030 development blueprint. The meeting reflects Beijing’s intensified efforts to integrate market-driven innovation with national strategic planning.
Key Recommendations from Industry Leaders
| Company | Sector | Policy Proposal |
|---|---|---|
| Moore Threads | GPU Chips | Accelerate computing power infrastructure |
| Ant Group | Fintech | Enhance data element market mechanisms |
| BGI | Biotech | Streamline genomic research regulations |
| Yinjind | New Materials | Boost advanced manufacturing subsidies |
| 7Bot | Robotics | Expand industrial automation scenarios |
Strategic Priorities Emerge
Participants identified critical focus areas for the next development cycle:
- Convergence strategy: Bridging technological R&D with industrial applications
- Resource allocation: Optimizing funding, talent and energy support systems
- Market-innovation nexus: Leveraging China’s scale advantages for tech breakthroughs
Policy Response Framework
NDRC Chairman Zheng Shanjie outlined the institutional approach:
- Incorporating entrepreneurial insights into national planning
- Enhancing regular government-business communication channels
- Developing targeted support measures for sector-specific challenges
“Private enterprises represent the dynamic core of China’s new quality productive forces,” Zheng emphasized, noting their disproportionate contribution to patent applications and R&D investment growth.
Implementation Roadmap
The NDRC will deploy its full policy toolkit:
- Planning instruments: Aligning mid-long term blueprints with annual implementation plans
- Investment levers: Directing capital toward strategic technology infrastructure
- Regulatory innovation: Creating sandboxes for emerging tech applications
The symposium signals China’s evolving economic governance model, combining centralized coordination with market-sensitive policymaking as the country transitions toward innovation-driven growth. Further sector-specific consultations are expected throughout the plan-drafting process.
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