Banks and Insurers to Strengthen 'Five Priorities'

China's National Financial Regulatory Administration released a guideline for the banking and insurance sectors on May 9 to improve the work of five priority segments — technology finance, green finance, inclusive finance, pension finance and digital finance.

President Xi's Visit Enhances China-Europe Cooperation

A series of important agreements, ranging from economic, sci-tech cooperation to people-to-people, cultural exchanges, were reached, opening a new chapter in China-Europe cooperation.

NSFC, Gates Foundation Launch Vaccine R&D Program

The National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced a joint program today to support the research and development of innovative vaccine technologies.

Foreign Investment in Domestic Sci-tech Enterprises Encouraged

Overseas institutions are being encouraged to increase investment in Chinese sci-tech enterprises, following a document jointly released in April by the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), the Ministry of Science and Technology and eight other departments.

Green Development to Get Financial Boost

International cooperation will be enhanced, and different kinds of resources will be pooled towards the green and low-carbon sector in an orderly way.

Relending Facility to Spur Sci-tech Innovation

Twenty-one nationwide financial institutions have been selected as eligible for the facility.

Wider Opening Up of Value-added Telecom Services

China will expand the opening up of value-added telecommunication services in pilot areas.

Manufacturing Cities to Pilot Tech Upgrade

China will launch a pilot program for technological transformation in manufacturing cities, according to a notice issued by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in early April.

China to Update Industrial Equipment

China will increase industrial equipment investment by more than 25 percent by 2027 compared to 2023. The utilization rate of digital R&D and design tools will exceed 90 percent in major enterprises, and more than 75 percent of the key production processes will be numerically controlled.

Int'l Center for Science andInnovation's Decade of Progress

Top 10 Scientific Questions in Electrochemistry Unveiled

Identifying and solving such questions is crucial for the advancement of electrochemistry and its industrial applications.

First Enterprises Chosen to Foster New Quality Productive Forces

The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) of the State Council recently chose the first batch of leading enterprises to accelerate the layout in new domains, and spearhead the development of new quality productive forces.

Plan to Uplift Innovative Application of General Aviation Equipment

By 2027, the sector's supply capacity and innovation capability will be significantly improved.

China issues regulations on cross-border data flows

The Cyberspace Administration of China on Friday issued a set of regulations on promoting and standardizing cross-border flows of data, and clarifying declaration standards for the assessment of cross-border data security and scenarios that are exempt from relevant security appraisals.

10-year Fishing Ban in Yangtze River Gets a Boost

To accelerate the recovery of the Yangtze River's aquatic biodiversity and ecosystem, the General Office of the State Council recently issued a guideline on further advancing the 10-year fishing ban in the Yangtze waters.

Carbon Reduction Plan for Construction Sector

China will establish a better institutional system of energy conservation and carbon emission reduction in the construction sector, and implement green building standards in newly-constructed urban buildings by 2025.

China to Ease Foreign Investment Access to More Industries

The General Office of the State Council recently issued an action plan for advancing high-level opening-up and making greater efforts to attract and utilize foreign investment.

Ministers Elaborate Key Moves to Boost Innovation in 2024

Although the 2024 Two Sessions have wrapped up, the ministers' corridor interviews?about?supporting?sci-tech development remain relevant.

China Unveils Progressive Equipment Renewal Policy

China released an action plan to encourage large-scale equipment renewal and the trade-in of old consumer goods.The plan will implement four key actions: equipment renewal, trade-in programs for old consumer goods, recycle and reuse initiatives, and improving standards.

Keeping 'Museum Fever' Hot for Science Popularization

China has accelerated construction of its science museums and centers in recent years. By tailoring exhibits to local contexts and sharing resources, they are opening doors to science for more people and boosting overall scientific understanding by the population.