02.05.2026
Beijing signals a major strategic shift toward deep-tech industries for 2026–2030 BEIJING — China is set to cultivate a new generation of economic growth engines over the coming five-year period, with state news agency Xinhua reporting that Beijing plans to prioritize seven frontier technology sectors between 2026 and 2030. The industries identified include quantum technology, biotechnology and bioindustry, green hydrogen energy, nuclear fusion, brain-computer interfaces, embodied artificial intelligence (AI systems integrated into physical robots and machines), and sixth-generation (6G) telecommunications. The announcement signals China's intention to move beyond its traditional manufacturing and export-driven growth model, doubling down on cutting-edge sectors where global competition — and potential dominance — is still up for grabs. A Race for the Technologies of Tomorrow Several of the named sectors are areas where no country has yet established a clear lead. Nuclear fusion, long ...