A[Li Qiang emphasized during a survey in Shanghai to accelerate the cultivation and expansion of emerging industries and future industries and continue to expand and strengthen advanced manufacturing] Li Qiang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Premier of the State Council, visited Shanghai on September 22. He emphasized that it is necessary to thoroughly implement General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important instructions on the development of advanced manufacturing and the spirit of the National Advanced Manufacturing Conference, adhere to the direction of intelligence, greenness, and integration, promote the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation, vigorously develop a new generation of intelligent manufacturing, accelerate the cultivation and expansion of emerging industries and future industries, and continue to make advanced manufacturing bigger and stronger.
At the Shanghai Electric National Artificial Intelligence Application Pilot Base, Li Qiang inspected special robots, industrial robot products and their application displays in complex scenarios, listened to reports on the construction of "artificial intelligence +" integrated service providers and artificial intelligence native factories, and visited the intelligent robot assembly and debugging pilot workshop. Li Qiang pointed out that emerging industries such as artificial intelligence are developing at a rapid pace, and the application of related technologies is profoundly reshaping the manufacturing technology system, production model and industrial form, opening up a new space for technological innovation and brand promotion in the manufacturing industry. It is necessary to combine the two advantages of China's manufacturing industry and digital intelligence technology, promote "artificial intelligence + manufacturing" in depth, promote artificial intelligence to better empower the development of advanced manufacturing, promote the intelligent upgrading of the entire process of R&D, production, management, etc., further activate the potential of data elements, drive the comprehensive digital transformation of more industries, and create a smarter industrial chain and supply chain.
It is necessary to target common problems in the manufacturing field, focus on key links such as industrial design, pilot verification, and intelligent operation and maintenance, build more manufacturing production service platforms, strengthen the supply of integrated services and diversified solutions, and help all types of enterprises, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, carry out intelligent transformation more efficiently and at low cost, and continuously enhance development momentum and competitive advantages.
Shanghai Future Start Community is a science and technology innovation incubation platform focusing on future industries. Li Qiang came here to learn more about the construction of community innovation ecosystem, the operation of Shanghai Future Industry Fund, etc., inspected technology products in the fields of brain-computer interface, quantum computing, etc., and communicated cordially with scientific and technological personnel and community staff. Li Qiang pointed out that future industries are potential blue oceans for the development of advanced manufacturing. It is necessary to strengthen the tracking, analysis and judgment of future technological development, strengthen the research on key core technologies, build solid basic research support, encourage bold exploration, tolerate trial and error, and continuously expand the frontier of industrial innovation. It is necessary to build a first-class innovation ecosystem, promote the in-depth integration of industry, academia and research, strengthen scientific and technological services, and actively cultivate and open application scenarios. In view of the long growth cycle and high market risks of future industries, we must vigorously develop venture capital, strengthen patient capital, and establish a future industry investment growth and risk sharing mechanism. Li Qiang emphasized that talents are the first resource, and only by having talents can we win the future.
It is necessary to strengthen the talent gathering and training function of scientific research institutions, innovation platforms, enterprises, and science and technology plans, explore new models for training top innovative talents, and strive to create more high-quality talents.
Chen Jining and Wu Zhenglong participated in the survey. (Xinhua News Agency) B[State Food and Drug Administration: Upgrading the supervision of the entire chain of drug safety] On September 20, Yang Sheng, deputy director of the State Food and Drug Administration, said at a press conference of the State Council Information Office that during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, opinions on improving the drug safety responsibility system will be issued, and the revision of laws and regulations such as the Medical Device Management Law and the Regulations on the Protection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Variety will be promoted. Comprehensively implement the Implementation Regulations of the Drug Administration Law, improve supporting systems, implement an action plan to improve drug and medical device standards, compile the 2030 version of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, give priority to the inclusion of essential drugs, medical insurance drugs and high-risk preparation varieties, strengthen the research and formulation of standards in cutting-edge fields such as brain-computer interfaces, and drive quality improvement through standard upgrades. B[Two major science and technology innovation platforms for brain-computer interface in Wuhan unveiled] On September 19th, the Wuhan Brain-Computer Interface Concept Verification Center and the Wuhan Future Industry Technology Innovation Scenario Laboratory were officially unveiled at Tongji Hospital Affiliated to Tongji Medical College of Huazhong University of Science and Technology on September 18. The proof-of-concept center is mainly responsible for technical verification work such as animal experiments, researcher-initiated research, and multi-center randomized double-blind GCP experiments, etc., to lay a solid foundation for the safety and application effectiveness of brain-computer interface technology. The Future Industrial Technology Innovation Scenario Laboratory focuses on clinical application and promotes the expansion of brain-computer interface technology into entertainment, education, high-risk industries and other fields, and builds a complete closed loop of basic research, technology transformation, and industrial implementation. (Hubei Daily) B[Ten departments: The "15th Five-Year Plan" focuses on the development of rehabilitation medical devices such as exoskeleton robots, brain-computer interface driven exoskeletons, and AI gait analysis systems] On September 18, ten departments including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued the "Fifteenth Five-Year Plan for the Development of the Pharmaceutical Industry." It is mentioned that the focus will be on the development of AI-assisted diagnostic products and key components such as high-end computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance, and multi-modal AI pathology systems. Focus on the development of high-end radiotherapy systems, multi-modal AI surgical navigation and positioning systems, specialized and lightweight minimally invasive interventional surgical robots and other treatment equipment. Focus on the development of AI-driven closed-loop insulin pumps, non-invasive continuous blood pressure/glucose monitoring equipment, multi-parameter home heart failure management systems and other home medical devices. Focus on the development of rehabilitation medical devices such as exoskeleton robots, brain-computer interface driven exoskeletons, and AI gait analysis systems. B[Ten departments: Accelerate the research and development of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, supercomputing, and computational medicine to empower drugs, and explore new models of pharmaceutical and device production such as ultra-limited manufacturing, space pharmaceuticals, and biomanufacturing] On September 18, ten departments including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued the "Fifteenth Five-Year Plan for the Development of the Pharmaceutical Industry," which mentioned accelerating the deployment of cutting-edge technologies and products. Strengthen interdisciplinary integration and cutting-edge technology supply, and support joint research by pharmaceutical industry enterprises, universities, scientific research institutes, medical institutions, etc. Accelerate new technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, supercomputing, and computational medicine to empower drug research and development; explore new models of pharmaceutical and device production such as ultra-limited manufacturing, space pharmaceuticals, and biomanufacturing; deepen the application of cutting-edge technologies such as gene editing, precise molecular delivery, cell programming and regulation, advanced omics, and new-generation brain-computer interfaces; break through key technologies such as the synthesis of artificial life systems, organoids and organ chips, universal cell therapy, complex regenerative organs, integrated diagnosis and treatment radiopharmaceuticals, and xenotransplantation organs; and cultivate several new growth points. B[Shanghai Proof-of-Concept Platform Alliance Established] On September 12th, during the Science and Industry Integration Ecological Seminar of the 2026 Pujiang Innovation Forum Results Release held on September 12, the Shanghai Proof-of-Concept Platform Alliance was officially established. It was learned from the Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission that the first batch of members of the alliance consists of 33 proof-of-concept platforms and future industry funds, covering future industrial fields such as brain-computer interfaces, silicon light, cell and gene therapy, as well as key industrial directions such as integrated circuits, intelligent manufacturing, and green technology. The alliance will promote the platform from "fighting independently" to "making a fist with fingers", focusing on capacity sorting, resource sharing, standard formulation, talent cultivation and other work, establishing a mutual recommendation and joint verification mechanism for projects, and accelerating the expansion of the platform matrix. (China Business News) B[National Medical Insurance Bureau convened a symposium of surgical robot experts] September 11th, according to the National Medical Insurance Bureau, on the morning of September 11, the National Medical Insurance Bureau organized a symposium of surgical robot experts. Huake Precision, Shanghai MicroPort, Medtronic, and Intuitive Fosun Representatives from seven domestic and foreign surgical robot manufacturers including Shenzhen Jingfeng, Beijing Tianzhihang, and Stryker, and representatives from five hospitals including Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Jishuitan Hospital, and Beijing Tongren Hospital participated in the discussion and exchange. Everyone generally agrees that the current functions of surgical robots need to continue to expand, from highly concentrated fields such as urology, orthopedics, and general surgery, to more precise efforts in areas such as brain surgery and interventional surgery, and to seamlessly integrate with the rapidly developing brain-computer interface technology to maximize the technical advantages of surgical robots. Surgical robots must also keep pace with cutting-edge technologies such as intelligent robots and artificial intelligence, constantly learn from good experiences in the use of robots in other fields, further enrich the scenarios for the use of surgical robots, and boldly imagine, carefully verify, and actively advance toward the goal of autonomous automation of some or all functions. B[Hubei: Promote the expansion of "optical core screen terminal network" to "sensor memory transmission computing" and accelerate the construction of the "World Optical Valley"] On September 10, the Hubei Provincial People's Government issued the "15th Five-Year Plan for the Construction of Digital Hubei". The plan points out that the digital industry doubling project will be implemented. We will strengthen the pillar industry of optoelectronic information, promote the expansion of "optical core screen terminal network" into "sense memory transmission and computing", deepen collaboration with industries such as intelligent connected cars, and accelerate the construction of the "World Optics Valley". Cultivate emerging industries such as artificial intelligence, low-altitude economy, and space-time intelligence, and lay out future industries such as embodied intelligence, 6G, brain science, and brain-computer interfaces. Implement a new gradient cultivation plan for digital intelligence education and cultivate more than 500 innovative enterprises in the digital economy. Promote the upgrading of digital industrial parks and create five or more tens-billion-level digital industry clusters. A[Hubei: Focus on optical communications, high-end chips, Beidou high-precision positioning, etc. to carry out concentrated research and promote original innovations in cutting-edge directions such as artificial intelligence, embodied intelligence, quantum technology, brain-computer interface, 6G] On September 10, the Hubei Provincial People's Government issued the "15th Five-Year Plan for the Construction of Digital Hubei". The plan points out that research on key technologies in the field of digital intelligence will be strengthened. Carry out concentrated research around optical communications, high-end chips, Beidou high-precision positioning, communication, navigation and remote integration, Internet of Things, heterogeneous computing power scheduling, multi-modal artificial intelligence, and trusted data circulation, and promote original innovations in cutting-edge directions such as artificial intelligence, embodied intelligence, quantum technology, brain-computer interfaces, and 6G. Promote iterative optimization and lightweight adaptation of general large models, and build industry models focusing on industry, cultural tourism, water conservancy, emergency and other fields. Improve the level of independent and controllable security. Relying on the East Lake Science City, the Optics Valley Science and Technology Innovation Corridor, and the National Memory Base, we will carry out independent secure computing key technology research around storage and computing integration, computing power chips, operating systems, databases, middleware, etc., and strengthen the research and development of underlying technologies.
Promote the pilot application of autonomous security computing in government affairs, finance, energy, and key industries. Build an innovative ecosystem that deeply integrates industry, academia, and research. Build high-level scientific research platforms and talent bases around optoelectronic information, intelligent connected cars, 6G, quantum technology and other directions. Lay out a concept verification center in the field of digital intelligence and strive to create a national artificial intelligence application pilot base. Support the construction of an industry-education integration platform, accelerate the layout of disciplines such as embodied intelligence, data science and engineering, and support vocational colleges to strengthen the cultivation of digital skills talents. Innovate technology financial models and products, and guide social capital to invest in early digital intelligence technology projects. B[Beijing: Research and master cutting-edge chip technologies such as storage and computing integrated chips, silicon-based optoelectronics, advanced packaging and chiplets, and high-performance optical interconnections] On September 9, the Beijing Municipal People's Government issued the "Beijing Digital Economy Development Plan during the 15th Five-Year Plan Period." It pointed out that we should accelerate the development of quantum computing, lay out space computing, and break through the core technology of brain-computer interface. Promote the research and development of key metaverse technologies such as space computing, digital humans, and immersive rendering, and create consumption scenarios that integrate virtual and real reality. Research and master cutting-edge chip technologies such as storage and computing integrated chips, silicon-based optoelectronics, advanced packaging and chiplets, and high-performance optical interconnection. B[Beijing: Accelerate the creation of new products in fields such as quantum technology, brain-computer interfaces, and sixth-generation mobile communications] On September 9, the Beijing Municipal People's Government issued the "Beijing High-Precision Industry Development Plan during the 15th Five-Year Plan Period." It pointed out that the future industrial growth matrix should be cultivated. Focusing on the six directions of future information, future health, future manufacturing, future energy, future materials, and future space, we will build a future industry growth matrix that "continues kinetic energy, stimulates potential, and leads with foresight." The kinetic energy continuity matrix focuses on product iterative optimization and large-scale application, and continues to promote embodied intelligent robots, hydrogen energy, bio-manufacturing, etc. to become new economic growth points. The potential stimulation matrix focuses on engineering organization and scenario verification to accelerate the creation of new products in fields such as quantum technology, brain-computer interfaces, and sixth-generation mobile communications (6G). The forward-looking leadership phalanx focuses on the layout of multiple technological routes and expands first-mover advantages in areas such as space computing power, atomic-level manufacturing, and brain-inspired intelligence. Promote the gathering of innovative elements such as talents, funds, and data, strengthen the construction of future industry pilot areas and new education platforms, adhere to dynamic layout and array development, and always maintain the leadership in future industries. B[Shanghai: Support enterprises to carry out basic research focusing on cutting-edge technologies such as laser manufacturing, quantum, photonics, new functional materials, and new energy] On September 7, the General Office of the Shanghai Municipal People's Government issued the "Three-Year Action Plan for Shanghai to Further Promote the Construction of a Quality City". It is mentioned that we will proactively lay out cutting-edge technologies for future industrial quality. Support enterprises to carry out basic research focusing on cutting-edge technologies such as laser manufacturing, quantum, photonics, new functional materials, and new energy. Plan ahead for future industry standards and accelerate the formulation and innovation collaboration of high-growth technology standards such as autonomous driving, smart wearables, and brain-computer interfaces. Prospectively deploy a number of strategic basic cutting-edge projects for precision measurement and major metrology infrastructure, and strengthen research on advanced measurement technology in the fields of high-end equipment precision testing, intelligent sensing, biometrics, and detection technology in the fields of artificial intelligence endogenous security. B[The 5th Global Digital Trade Expo will be held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang from September 23 to 27] On September 7, the State Council Information Office held a press conference today to introduce that the 5th Global Digital Trade Expo will be held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang from September 23 to 27. With the theme of "Meeting the Future of AI at the Digital Trade Fair", this year's Digital Trade Fair promotes integration through exhibitions. Artificial intelligence exhibitors accounted for more than one-third of the exhibitors. They were the first to set up a Token area, and artificial intelligence application pilot bases were collectively unveiled, comprehensively presenting a full-chain innovation ecology of general models, industry applications, and intelligent terminals. At the same time, events such as the World Artificial Intelligence Open Source Competition, Embodied Intelligence Application Challenge, and Global Brain-Computer Interface Innovation Competition will also be held to accelerate the implementation of artificial intelligence technology. Up to now, the total exhibition area is 170,000 square meters, with international exhibitors accounting for more than 20%. Malaysia and Hungary are the guest countries, and the number of overseas pavilions has exceeded the total number of previous exhibitions. Representatives from 121 countries and regions and 29 international organizations have confirmed their attendance, conducting exchanges and consultations on topics such as "Silk Road e-commerce", cross-border data, and green trade. In addition, this digital trade fair will also hold a series of brand activities such as "Silk Road E-commerce Day", "BRICS Dialogue" and "Digital Trade Africa Day". A series of results such as the "China Digital Trade Development Report 2026" and the "Silk Road E-commerce" Cooperation Development Report 2026 were simultaneously released. B[The medical insurance department will trial a pre-project establishment system for medical service price projects] On September 4, the State Council Information Office held a series of press conferences with the theme of "Starting the 15th Five-Year Plan". According to reports, the medical insurance department will trial a pre-project establishment system for medical service price projects. After new technologies are approved to enter clinical research, From the time a new product enters the special review process for innovative medical devices until it is officially approved, the medical insurance department intervenes in advance to provide price policy guidance, unblock the green channel for price approval, implement "project approval in one province, follow up nationwide", promote the seamless connection between approved applications and price approval, and promote the large-scale application of major innovation results. In the process of compiling the project approval guide, we paid close attention to the achievements of medical technology innovation and unified the addition of more than 200 related price items such as surgical robots and brain-computer interfaces to solve the charging demands for a large number of new technologies and new products for approved applications. After the implementation of these price items, they will bring incremental development to medical institutions and will also help new technologies and new products to accelerate the return of income, achieving a win-win situation for patients, medical quality improvement, and industrial development. B[Ten departments: Encourage the establishment of small and medium-sized enterprises and drive more patient capital to invest in small and medium-sized enterprises in the seed and start-up stages] On September 3, ten departments including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued a notice on the "15th Five-Year Plan for Promoting the Development of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises" to encourage the establishment of small and medium-sized enterprises. Make efficient use of government investment funds at all levels in the field of innovation and entrepreneurship, and drive more patient capital to invest in small and medium-sized enterprises in the seed and start-up stages. Explore typical application scenarios and feasible business models around emerging industries such as new energy, new materials, and robots, as well as future industries such as quantum technology, brain-computer interfaces, and embodied intelligence. Promote the integration of entrepreneurial incubation resources and provide services such as office space, entrepreneurial guidance, consulting and training, investment and financing for small and medium-sized enterprises. Organize innovation and entrepreneurship competitions well, select and discover outstanding entrepreneurial projects, and strengthen support and incubation. Promote the construction of national university science and technology parks, encourage scientific researchers from colleges and universities, scientific research institutes and public institutions to establish science and technology enterprises in accordance with relevant national regulations, and accelerate the marketization of self-owned scientific research results. Establish necessary re-entrepreneurship guidance and assistance mechanisms. B[Shenzhen: Plans to support leading companies in brain-computer interfaces to form innovation consortiums to carry out core technology research, mergers and acquisitions, etc.] On September 1st, the "Several Provisions on Promoting Innovation and Development of the Brain-Computer Interface Industry in Shenzhen Special Economic Zone (Draft for Comment)" was publicly solicited for opinions. It is mentioned that the municipal industry and information technology department should work with the industry authorities to establish a gradient cultivation system and a full life cycle service mechanism for brain-computer interface enterprises. The municipal industry authorities should work with the industry and information technology, local financial management, market supervision, commerce, planning and natural resources departments and relevant districts to establish a training library for leading brain-computer interface technology companies, support leading brain-computer interface technology companies to take the lead in forming innovation consortiums, carry out key core technology research, industrial chain integration, mergers and acquisitions and reorganization, and international market development, build common technology platforms, standard systems and application ecosystems, and provide support in terms of R&D funding, scenario opening, land security, etc. in accordance with regulations. B[The "Several Provisions of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone on Promoting the Innovation and Development of the Brain-Computer Interface Industry" are publicly soliciting opinions] On September 1, the "Several Provisions of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone on Promoting the Innovation and Development of the Brain-Computer Interface Industry (Draft for Comments)" are publicly soliciting opinions. It is mentioned that the Municipal People's Government should incorporate the development of the brain-computer interface industry into the city's national economic and social development plan and special plan for scientific and technological innovation, establish and improve a discussion and coordination mechanism to promote the development of the brain-computer interface industry, and coordinate important matters such as brain-computer interface technology innovation, industrial development, industry application, and safety governance. The Municipal People's Government should ensure continued investment in the field of basic research on brain-computer interfaces and support various innovative entities to carry out cutting-edge cross-cutting basic research on brain-computer interfaces. The municipal science and technology innovation department should focus on the key core links of the brain-computer interface industry, and be guided by the needs of industrial manufacturing, medical health, and daily consumption, and support enterprises to form innovation consortiums with universities, scientific research institutions, medical institutions, etc., carry out core technical research on brain-computer interfaces, and accelerate the application of brain-computer interface products.
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