China Issues Directive to Advance Science and Industry Integration

People's Daily reported that the General Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council have issued official opinions on advancing the deep integration of scientific, technological, and industrial innovation. The issued guidance stresses the need to evaluate emerging technological trends through coordinated planning across research, industrial upgrades, and institutional reforms, moving away from isolated individual research approaches that lead to fragmented resources and delayed application. The document calls for balancing technological supply and industrial demand by conducting targeted research on key bottlenecks, while simultaneously deploying frontier achievements to cultivate emerging industry chains and form a reciprocal cycle. To reinforce the primary role of enterprises in innovation, the policies direct quality resources such as talent, capital, and platforms toward businesses, urging large corporations to open research platforms, supply chains, and application scenarios to adopt innovations from small and medium firms. The directive also outlines reforms to address institutional barriers, including deepening asset management adjustments for job-related scientific achievements, cultivating technical managers, exploring commitment-based market entry, and refining due diligence exemption mechanisms for technology transfers and venture investments.