An important article titled “Forward Planning and Development of Future Industries” by Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, President, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, will be published in the 11th issue of Qiushi Journal on June 1.
The article emphasizes that cultivating and developing future industries is significant for seizing the commanding heights of technology and industry, firmly grasping the initiative in development, advancing new productive forces, building a modern industrial system, improving people’s quality of life, and promoting comprehensive human development and social progress. In recent years, the Party Central Committee has placed high importance on the development of future industries, strengthening strategic planning and policy support, leading to a positive momentum in this sector. On the new journey, we must stand at a strategic height to advance the building of a strong nation and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, base our efforts on objective conditions, leverage comparative advantages, adhere to steady progress and gradient cultivation, and continuously achieve new breakthroughs in the development of China’s future industries.
The article points out the need to strengthen overall planning. Future industries are characterized by forward-looking, strategic, and disruptive features, requiring scientific planning and comprehensive coordination. We must accurately grasp the development direction, focusing efforts and implementing precise policies in areas such as quantum technology and biomanufacturing. We should scientifically evaluate technological pathways and enhance the ability to strategically predict cutting-edge technologies. We need to control the pace of development, comprehensively considering factors such as national strategic needs, technological maturity, and factor support conditions, adapting to local conditions and pursuing differentiated development. We must strengthen industrial synergy, adhere to linked development, and ensure that future industries complement emerging and traditional industries.
The article states that we must adhere to innovation-driven development led by science and technology. The extent of technological breakthroughs largely determines the speed, breadth, and depth of future industry development. We should fully leverage the advantages of the nationwide system, adhere to the principle of “industries posing challenges and technology providing solutions,” and greatly enhance the capacity of technology to support and lead development. We must increase efforts to tackle key core technologies in key areas, strengthen strategic, forward-looking, and systematic deployment of basic research, and accelerate the transformation and application of scientific and technological achievements.
The article notes that enterprises should play a leading role. Enterprises are the main drivers of innovation, and many future industries emerge through their step-by-step breakthroughs. We should channel various innovation resources toward enterprises, vigorously cultivate leading technology enterprises and high-tech enterprises with core technology advantages and strong innovation capabilities. Support central enterprises in developing future industries in line with their main responsibilities and core businesses to enhance their core competitiveness. Strengthen the supply of public services, cultivating a large number of tech-based small and medium-sized enterprises, specialized and sophisticated enterprises, single champion enterprises, and unicorn enterprises.
The article emphasizes the need to create a favorable policy environment. Future industries have long cultivation cycles and high market risks, requiring strong policy support and government services. We should improve fiscal and tax policies, vigorously develop technology finance, and optimize government procurement policies. We must comprehensively work on talent cultivation, introduction, and utilization, fostering a strong atmosphere of innovation across society and fully mobilizing the enthusiasm of talents for innovation and entrepreneurship.
The article points out the need to improve governance systems. Future industries involve a wide range of areas, necessitating strengthened collaborative governance, coordinating development and security, exploring scientific and effective regulatory methods, and building systems for technology monitoring, risk early warning, and emergency response to ensure both “flexibility” and “effective management.” We must continuously deepen international cooperation, striving to promote shared standards, common rules, and joint industry development among all parties.
The article emphasizes that future industries, characterized by rapid technology iteration, multiple influencing factors, and high decision-making risks, impose higher demands on our leadership capabilities and governance levels. Leading officials at all levels must earnestly strengthen their study of cutting-edge technological knowledge, enhance their professional skills, and strive to understand technology, know industries, and make sound decisions.
