# Ministry of Science and Technology

Type: government

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## Timeline

- **2030**: Target Milestone — Goal to achieve significant independence in core semiconductor and AI technologies.
- **2026-03-07**: 15th FYP Announcement — Official reports indicate an acceleration of tech sovereignty goals during the upcoming period.
- **2026**: Implementation Phase — Execution of domestic substitution mandates across critical infrastructure and manufacturing.
- **2021**: 14th Five-Year Plan — Initial focus on dual circulation and foundational tech self-sufficiency.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### China’s New Tech Mandate: Moving Beyond Parity to Global Leadership
2026-03-12 10:42:30 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

China has officially pivoted its national strategy from technological catch-up to absolute global leadership in frontier sectors. This shift, codified in recent policy directives, emphasizes state-led 'original innovation' to bypass US export controls and dominate the next generation of deep tech.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/china-tech-leadership-strategy-2026

### China Targets Tech Sovereignty in 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030)
2026-03-07 15:43:57 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

China is set to prioritize technological self-reliance as the central pillar of its 15th Five-Year Plan, covering 2026 to 2030. The strategy aims to insulate the domestic tech ecosystem from external supply chain shocks while accelerating breakthroughs in semiconductors, AI, and quantum computing.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/china-tech-self-reliance-15th-five-year-plan

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