During the “14th Five-Year Plan” period, China’s automotive industry has accelerated its innovation pace, transitioning from following to leading, as China strides forward to become an automotive powerhouse. Let’s examine the achievements of the “14th Five-Year Plan”.

The “14th Five-Year Plan” outline proposed enhancing the modernization level of industrial and supply chains, promoting the optimization and upgrading of manufacturing, and focusing on strategic emerging industries including new materials, high-end equipment, and new energy vehicles.

In 2024, China’s total automobile production and sales volume ranked first globally for the 16th consecutive year, maintaining an annual scale of over 30 million vehicles for two consecutive years. Among these, new energy vehicle sales increased from 5.4% in 2020 to 40.9%, while production surged from approximately 1.4 million vehicles in 2020 to around 13 million vehicles in 2024. In 2023, China exported 4.91 million vehicles, surpassing Japan for the first time to become the world’s largest automobile exporter. During the “14th Five-Year Plan” period, China’s automotive industry has risen to become the country’s primary economic pillar, with the total production value of upstream and downstream industrial chains accounting for approximately 10% of national GDP.

In Guangzhou, at a lighthouse factory for new energy vehicles, one production line can simultaneously manufacture 8 different vehicle models, with a customized vehicle rolling off the assembly line in just 53 seconds;

In the Yangtze River Delta region, a new energy vehicle assembly plant can source all required supporting components within a 4-hour drive;

In Chongqing, an automotive super factory employs over 1,000 intelligent devices and utilizes AI inspection systems throughout the entire production process.

During the “14th Five-Year Plan” period, traveling with new energy vehicles has become more convenient. By the end of August 2025, the total number of electric vehicle charging infrastructure units (charging guns) reached 17.348 million; expressway service areas had cumulatively built 38,000 charging facilities, covering 98% of service areas nationwide. Except for Tibet and Qinghai, all other provinces have achieved “county-wide coverage” of charging stations.

One-click interaction, human-vehicle dialogue… vehicles now meet diverse scenario needs including entertainment, learning, chatting, and sightseeing inside the car. Over 50 cities nationwide have conducted intelligent connected vehicle road testing demonstrations, opening 32,000 kilometers of test roads and completing intelligent upgrades for approximately 10,000 kilometers of roads.

By manufacturing smarter vehicles, building more intelligent roads, and establishing safer systems, through multi-party collaboration, “Made in China” vehicles are

14th Five-Year Plan

The 14th Five-Year Plan is not a physical place or cultural site, but rather a strategic blueprint for China’s national development from 2021 to 2025. It outlines key economic and social goals, focusing on technological self-reliance, green development, and high-quality growth. This policy framework continues China’s long-standing tradition of using five-year plans to guide its modernization efforts since the 1950s.

Guangzhou

Guangzhou is a major port city in southern China with over 2,200 years of history, renowned as the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road. It has long served as a vital gateway for trade and cultural exchange between China and the world. Today, the city blends ancient landmarks like the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees with modern developments such as the Canton Tower.

Yangtze River Delta

The Yangtze River Delta is a highly fertile and economically vital region in eastern China, encompassing major cities like Shanghai, Nanjing, and Hangzhou. Historically, it has been a center of trade, culture, and agricultural production for centuries, often called the “Land of Fish and Rice.” In the modern era, it has become one of the world’s most important economic hubs and a primary driver of China’s economic growth.

Chongqing

Chongqing is a major city in southwestern China situated at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers. Historically, it served as the provisional capital of China during the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945). Today, it is a sprawling megacity and a key economic hub, famous for its mountainous terrain, hot pot cuisine, and foggy weather.

Tibet

Tibet is a high-altitude region on the Tibetan Plateau in Asia, often called the “roof of the world.” Historically, it was the center of a vast empire and is renowned as the birthplace of Tibetan Buddhism, with its culture deeply intertwined with its religion. Since the mid-20th century, it has been administered as the Tibet Autonomous Region within the People’s Republic of China.

Qinghai

Qinghai is a province in northwestern China named after its vast Qinghai Lake, the country’s largest inland saltwater lake. Historically, it was a significant crossroads for trade and cultural exchange along the ancient Silk Road’s southern route and has long been home to various ethnic groups, including Tibetans and Mongols. Today, it is known for its high-altitude landscapes, Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, and unique ecosystems.