Beijing, November 27 — On November 26, a special press conference on agriculture and rural development was held as part of the series marking the successful completion of Beijing’s 14th Five-Year Plan. It was revealed at the conference that Beijing has been accelerating the construction of its «Seed Industry Capital» in recent years, currently preserving 2.144 million germplasm resources, ranking first nationwide.

During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, Beijing has continued to leverage its advantages in scientific and technological talent, achieving a 75% contribution rate from agricultural technological progress, with comprehensive technological strength leading the country.

During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, Beijing deepened ministry-municipality cooperation to build the «Agricultural Zhongguancun,» introducing a series of policy measures in areas including agricultural technology top-level design, institutional mechanism innovation, cultivation of leading enterprises, key project support, and transformation of scientific research achievements. These measures provide high-level technological support and research services for agricultural technology enterprises, effectively promoting the aggregation of innovative resource elements. Currently, an innovation pattern has been formed throughout the city with Pinggu District as the core and seven radiation zones with differentiated functions for coordinated development.

Simultaneously, the construction of the «Seed Industry Capital» has advanced rapidly. Beijing promulgated the «Beijing Seed Regulations» and fully implemented the seed industry revitalization action. Efforts have been made to build a germplasm resource protection system, with 2.144 million germplasm resources currently preserved in Beijing, ranking first nationwide. Among these, the preservation quantity of crop germplasm resources ranks first globally. Twenty-nine seed enterprises have been selected as national seed industry matrix enterprises, the highest number in the country. The annual number of newly registered and approved crop varieties ranks among the top nationally, with breeding levels for 9 species leading internationally and breeding levels for 18 species leading domestically.

Meanwhile, breakthroughs have been achieved in several key agricultural technology areas. Several original technologies independently developed by Beijing, including new gene editing tools, specialized mobile robots for molecular breeding laboratories, and hybrid wheat breeding, have broken foreign monopolies and reached internationally advanced levels. Core technology equipment has achieved multiple «first launches,» with the AI plant protection multimodal large model representing China’s debut at the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, and the QeeG large model becoming the country’s first agricultural large model at the ten-million level.

Beijing

Beijing is the capital of China, with a history spanning over three millennia as a cultural and political center. It served as the seat of power for several imperial dynasties, most notably the Ming and Qing, which left behind iconic landmarks like the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. Today, it is a major global city, blending ancient heritage with modern development.

14th Five-Year Plan

The 14th Five-Year Plan is not a physical place or cultural site, but a strategic blueprint for China’s national development from 2021 to 2025. It outlines key economic and social goals, focusing on technological self-reliance, high-quality growth, and green development. This policy framework continues China’s tradition of using five-year plans, a system adapted from the Soviet Union and first implemented in 1953, to guide its long-term modernization efforts.

Seed Industry Capital

The «Seed Industry Capital» refers to Sanya in Hainan Province, China, which was officially designated with this title in 2021. This modern designation stems from its role as a national hub for seed research and breeding, leveraging Hainan’s tropical climate to accelerate agricultural innovation. It hosts critical national laboratories and experimental bases focused on ensuring food security through the development of new crop varieties.

Agricultural Zhongguancun

«Agricultural Zhongguancun» refers to the Zhongguancun area in Beijing, which has evolved from its historical roots as a rural region into China’s premier technology and innovation hub. While its name literally means «Middle Pass Village,» reflecting its agricultural past, it is now renowned as «China’s Silicon Valley» for its concentration of high-tech companies, research institutions, and startups. This transformation began in the 1980s when it was officially designated as China’s first high-tech industrial development zone.

Pinggu District

Pinggu District is a suburban district of Beijing, China, renowned for its vast peach orchards and the annual International Peach Blossom Music Festival. Historically an agricultural area, it has developed into a significant ecological conservation and eco-tourism destination for the capital. The district is also home to significant sections of the Great Wall of China, including the Huangyaguan and Jinshanling sections, which highlight its historical strategic importance.

Beijing Seed Regulations

The «Beijing Seed Regulations» are not a physical place or cultural site, but a set of local laws and administrative rules enacted by the Beijing Municipal Government. These regulations, first introduced in the early 21st century, are designed to manage and oversee seed production, quality control, and marketing within the municipality to ensure agricultural security and development. They represent a legal framework for modernizing the seed industry and protecting plant genetic resources in China’s capital.

AI plant protection multimodal large model

This is not a physical place or cultural site, but a technological concept. It refers to an advanced artificial intelligence system that uses multiple data types (like images, weather data, and sensor inputs) to monitor crop health, predict pest and disease outbreaks, and recommend protection measures. Its «history» is very recent, emerging in the 2020s as part of the application of large language and multimodal models to agricultural science and precision farming.

QeeG large model

I am unable to find any historical or cultural information on a place or site named «QeeG large model.» It is possible that there may be a spelling error in the name, or it could be a highly specialized or fictional term. If you have more context or can verify the spelling, I would be happy to try again.