In a session concluding the annual assembly, China's National People's Congress ratified a new five-year plan that highlights key sectors including robotics and biotechnology. This is part of China's initiative to bolster its technological capabilities amid rising global competition. The five-year plans are pivotal components of the Chinese government's economic policy, outlining industries that will receive special support and the nation's objectives for the upcoming period.

Under this newly approved plan, expenditures on research and development (R&D) are expected to continue growing by over 7% annually. Furthermore, China has set an ambitious target to increase the share of its digital economy in the gross domestic product (GDP) from the current 10.5% to 12.5% by the year 2030. This growth in R&D spending reflects the government's commitment to advance its technological landscape, crucial for fostering innovation and ensuring economic competitiveness on a global scale.

The document also places significant emphasis on several strategic technologies for the long-term horizon, including nuclear fusion, quantum technologies, space exploration, and brain-computer interfaces. These advancements are expected to position China at the forefront of modern technologies and align with its broader aspirations of becoming a global leader in innovation. The geopolitical implications of this plan could be profound, especially in the context of rising tensions between the US and China, as warned by notable officials such as Ž. Pavilionis, highlighting the potential for strategic confrontation on the international stage.