China unveils 2026-2030 industrial plan targeting AI, EVs and 500 zero-carbon plants
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China has unveiled its industrial modernization priorities for 2026-2030, focusing on artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, low-carbon manufacturing and next-generation communications. The plan includes creating 500 zero-carbon factories and accelerating development of integrated circuits, aerospace, biomedicine and intelligent robotics. The announcement comes as AI-related industries exceeded 1.2 trillion yuan in 2025 and computing power reached 2185 EFLOPS by end-June.
Key Facts
- China has developed about 200 key AI standards and plans to create 500 zero-carbon factories during the five-year period.
- AI-related industries exceeded 1.2 trillion yuan (about $176.6 billion) in 2025, with more than 6,200 enterprises operating in the sector.
- China's computing power reached 2185 EFLOPS by the end of June.
- The plan prioritizes intelligent electric vehicles, including improved autonomous driving safety and NEV insurance.
- China will accelerate development of integrated circuits, aerospace, biomedicine, new energy storage and intelligent robotics over the next five years.
AI and Computing Infrastructure
Artificial intelligence is being integrated across Chinese industry, from research and design to production, quality control and maintenance. By the end of 2025, the volume of key AI-related industries exceeded 1.2 trillion yuan, or about $176.6 billion. More than 6,200 enterprises were operating in the AI sector. China's computing infrastructure reached 2185 EFLOPS by the end of June.
Electric Vehicles and Green Manufacturing
Intelligent electric vehicles are a priority, with authorities aiming to improve the safety and reliability of autonomous driving systems. The plan includes improving NEV insurance and reducing owners' maintenance costs. China will create 500 zero-carbon factories to form models that can be spread across industry to accelerate green transformation.
Emerging Technologies and 6G
Over the next five years, China will accelerate development of integrated circuits, aerospace, biomedicine, new energy storage systems and intelligent robotics. Quantum technologies, hydrogen and fusion energy, brain-computer interfaces, embodied intelligence and 6G are considered future sources of economic growth. Testing of sixth-generation technologies and development of relevant standards will continue in preparation for future commercial deployment of 6G.
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China unveils 2026-2030 industrial plan targeting AI, EVs and 500 zero-carbon plants
