Document Supports Substitutes for Endangered TCM Herbs

The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) and the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine recently co-issued a document to support the development of substitutes for rare and endangered traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herbs.

Upskilling Industrial Workforce

China released a guideline to deepen reforms in the building of its industrial workforce, aiming to cultivate approximately 2,000 national-level master artisans, 10,000 provincial-level master artisans, and 50,000 municipal-level master artisans by 2035, thus providing a robust talent base and skill support for the country's modernization drive.

Economic-Tech Zones Lead China's Opening-up

China's National Economic and Technological Development Zones (ETDZs) were born from the country's reform and opening-up policies. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the zones, which have consistently pushed for expanding openness, deepening reforms, and driving innovation.

Guideline to Speed Up Use of Data Resources

Recently, the general offices of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council released a guideline to accelerate the development and utilization of public data resources. This initiative seeks to unlock the potential of public data as an essential element in driving high-quality economic growth.

Rural Health Services Set for Upgrade

A comprehensive roadmap for transforming the rural health landscape is the base of a new set of guidelines by the China National Health Commission and 13 other related departments.

More Measures to Facilitate Foreign Investment

As part of China's commitment to expanding opening up and promote free trade, the country has introduced a host of new policies to lift restrictions on foreign investment (FI), especially in the manufacturing and medical sectors.

Developing New Information Infrastructure in Coordination

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, along with 10 other government bodies, have issued a notice to promote the coordinated development of new information infrastructure on September 4. Combined with the growing technological trend of new information infrastructure and the needs of socioeconomic development, the notice clearly strengthens development in seven aspects, including national overall layout, cross-regional coordination, and cross-network coordination.

White Paper Underscores China's Energy Transition

China's State Council Information Office has released a white paper titled "China's Energy Transition," detailing the achievements made over the past decade in this area.

Shenzhen Releases Virtual Power Plant Regulation and Management Cloud Platform 3.0

The Shenzhen Municipal Development and Reform Commission and the Shenzhen Power Supply Bureau of China Southern Power Grid Company recently released a virtual power plant regulation and management cloud platform 3.0.

Full Speed Ahead for New Power System

Accelerating the construction of a new power system is on the cards after a comprehensive strategy was released by China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the National Energy Administration (NEA), and the National Data Bureau on August 6, detailing nine special actions to achieve tangible results in building a new power system by 2027.

New Guideline to Refine Market Access

Innovation Credit System to Motivate High-tech SMEs

The Innovation Credit System (ICS), piloted in 2020, is set for an upgrade and expansion.

Green Data Centers to Become Reality

Support Program for SME Tech Innovation

Small and medium-sized enterprises recently got a shot in the arm after the release of a special program to support them in technological innovation, through a governmental financing guarantee system.

Coal Power Gets Green Makeover

An action plan for the low-carbon transformation and construction of coal power (2024-2027) has recently been released by the National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration.

Strengthening Patent Use in Key Industries

Cross-border Trade, Investment Get Boost

Recently, a guideline on strengthening commercial and financial coordination and supporting the high-quality development of cross-border trade and investment was released by the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), the People's Bank of China, the National Financial Regulatory Administration and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange.

Advancing Patent Open License System

The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) recently issued a notice to facilitate the efficient operation of the patent open license system by expanding the modes and channels for the transformation and application of patents.

Structural Reform Drives Sci-tech Innovation

Over the past decade, China has prioritized structural scientific and technological reform as a crucial aspect of comprehensively deepening reforms, laying the foundation for a systemic framework to support sci-tech innovation.

Select Green Tech Targeted for Promotion

China will organize a selection of advanced green technologies and release a green technology promotion catalog (2024 edition), according to a notice released by the National Development and Reform Commission and seven other government departments.