On December 25 and 26, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) held its annual working meeting (hereinafter referred to as “the Meeting”) in Beijing with the purpose of summarizing the work of 2025 while outlining working focus for 2026. It is a high-level ministerial meeting with participants including top management of the ministry, industry and information technology authorities on regional level, and representatives from other relevant national ministries and institutions or universities/colleges and enterprises affiliated to MIIT. Some critical information is disclosed at the Meeting.

Key data in 2025

-   From January to November, the added value of high-tech manufacturing and equipment manufacturing above designated size increased by 9.2% and 9.3% respectively year-on-year.

-   The total volume of telecommunications services and software business revenue is estimated to increase by about 9% and 12% respectively throughout 2025.

-   The business revenue of the digital industry is expected to grow by about 9%.

-   Business value of core industry of artificial intelligence has exceeded one trillion RMB.

-   Export of new energy vehicles has exceeded 2 million units.

10 Key Working Points of 2026

-   Make every effort to consolidate the stable and improving trend of the industrial economy.

-   Continuously enhance the resilience and security of industrial chains.

-   Accelerate the improvement of industrial technological innovation capabilities.

-   Optimize and upgrade traditional sectors.

-   Cultivate and expand emerging and future sectors.

-   Promote the deep integration of informatization and industrialization.

-   Facilitate the green and low-carbon development of industry.

-   Promote the high-quality development of the information and communication industry.

-   Strengthen the cultivation of high-quality enterprises.

-   Enhance the governance efficiency of the industry.

Mission and Tasks of the 15^th Five-year Plan Period

The Meeting stated four aspects that shall be more focused and emphasized: “build stronger tendons and bones” (strengthened industrial framework and supportive measures/structures), value creation, ensured safety/security, industrial governance.

Six major tasks are also announced in the Meeting for the period as:

-   Comprehensively improve the technological innovation capabilities of industries

-   Vigorously develop advanced manufacturing

-   Promote the intelligent, green and integrated development of manufacturing sectors

-   Strengthen the cultivation of high-quality enterprises

-   Consolidate safety for industrial development

-   Improve the modernization level of industry governance

For foreign stakeholders, the significance of the Meeting is the contents and information disclosed are very good references to “preview” the potential trends and strategy of China for its industry and information sectors during the 15^th Five-year period. It may assist the strategy team and high management of MNCs for decision-making in terms of the China market.