NDRC: China to Prioritize Six New Emerging Pillar Industries During the 15th Five-Year Plan Period

The National Development and Reform Commission held a press conference in its "Striving for the 15th Five-Year Plan" series to brief on efforts to foster and expand new growth drivers. An official said pillar industries form the foundation of the national economy and are key arenas for developing new quality productive forces. During the 15th Five-Year Plan period, China will prioritize cultivating six new emerging pillar industries, including integrated circuits, aerospace, and biopharmaceuticals, which are of great significance for accelerating the shaping of new development drivers and advantages and for ensuring a smooth transition between old and new growth drivers. Currently, backed by a comprehensive and large-scale industrial system, emerging pillar industries are developing well. (CCTV News)