China's Tech Innovation: A New Global Blueprint

In 2025, China reached significant milestones in technological innovation, marked by breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and advancements in space exploration. CGTN examines how these developments signify not just industrial growth but also China's evolving influence in global innovation governance. China aims to shape international standards, encourage collaboration, and tackle global issues such as climate change and public health.

The World Intellectual Property Organization's 2025 Global Innovation Index ranked China 10th worldwide, first among upper-middle-income economies. China's AI industry exceeded a scale of 1 trillion yuan, showcasing rapid expansion, with over 200 large domestic AI models developed.

China is also enhancing commercial space capabilities, aiming for a mega-constellation by 2030. Significant investments in R&D and strategic emerging industries underscore China's commitment. The country is set to address global challenges with openness and efficiency over the next five years.