In addition to electronic components, the plan highlights the development of advanced materials.
China aims to strengthen its position in the electronics and semiconductor industries over the coming years. To this end, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the National Development and Reform Commission have unveiled a development plan for the electronic information manufacturing industry covering the period from 2026 to 2030. The plan focuses on technological advances across the entire value chain, particularly in semiconductors, advanced computing and electronic products. The industry is also expected to place greater emphasis on artificial intelligence applications and become more competitive internationally. According to the plan, electronic information manufacturing is one of the main pillars of the Chinese economy.
In addition to electronic components, the plan highlights the development of advanced materials. These include permanent-magnet components with a high energy product and strong resistance to demagnetisation, as well as low-cost, high-performance magnetic materials. However, the document does not specify particular materials or manufacturing processes in this context. Among semiconductor materials, the plan singles out gallium oxide, calling for the material’s industrialisation to be accelerated. More broadly, China also intends to improve the semiconductor industry’s access to essential production equipment, materials and components.
Beijing’s ambitions for the electronics and semiconductor industries are particularly evident in the field of international standards. China intends to play a more active role in international standardisation processes and promote the wider adoption of Chinese standards abroad. This could make it easier for Chinese products to enter overseas markets while increasing the country’s influence over the technical rules governing key industries of the future.
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