China has reaffirmed its commitment to openness and international cooperation in scientific and technological innovation, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.
Citing the National Innovation Index Report 2025, spokesperson Mao Ning noted that China has risen to 9th place in global innovation rankings and has been the fastest-improving country over the past decade. She said the government continues to place innovation at the core of national development.
Mao highlighted that during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021–2025), China has achieved significant breakthroughs in areas such as new energy vehicles, large-scale artificial intelligence models, quantum technology, and biotechnology. These advancements, she said, have supported high-quality development and strengthened China’s role in the global innovation landscape.
She also pointed to China’s recent decision to open ten major scientific research infrastructure facilities to international partners, including the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST) and the deep-sea manned submersible Fendouzhe. The initiative aims to make advanced domestic scientific facilities accessible as global public goods.
According to Mao, China believes the true value of technological innovation lies in shared progress rather than exclusive advantage, emphasizing broader access to the benefits of scientific advancement.
Looking ahead to the 15th Five-Year Plan period, she said China will continue to pursue high-level self-reliance in science and technology, foster original innovation, promote industrial transformation, and expand international cooperation to support inclusive global development.