As the 14th Five-Year Plan enters its final year, China has achieved systematic breakthroughs in key technological fields such as integrated circuits, artificial intelligence, and foundational software, marking a new stage in digital development. According to the latest official data, more than 700 large-scale generative AI models have completed national registration with the OpenHarmony open-source operating system. Embodied intelligence and agent technologies are accelerating their industrial applications, indicating that China is steadily transitioning from a "major country of digital applications" to a "strong country of intelligent technologies."

The acceleration of core technology self-reliance, with the OpenHarmony ecosystem leading globally

In the field of basic software, OpenHarmony has become a benchmark for China's efforts to build an independent technology ecosystem. As of the end of 2025, the total number of products equipped with the HarmonyOS system exceeded 1.19 billion units, covering scenarios such as smartphones, automobiles, smart homes, and industrial terminals. This has formed the world's third-largest mobile ecosystem, effectively reducing reliance on foreign operating systems.

Large AI models enter a phase of "compliant prosperity"

The regulatory framework for generative AI is becoming increasingly mature. More than 700 large AI models have passed registration nationwide, covering types such as language, multimodal, and industry-specific models. Under policy guidance, large model development has shifted from "unregulated growth" to a new phase characterized by "high quality, practical application, and strong compliance." At the same time, embodied AI is beginning to be tested in scenarios such as logistics, manufacturing, and inspection, while agent technology has become the core carrier for realizing the value of large models.

Continuously narrowing the digital divide, rural revitalization enters a fast lane

During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, China's internet penetration rate increased from 70.4% to 79.7%, significantly narrowing the urban-rural gap—urban-rural internet penetration rate difference decreased by 8.2 percentage points compared to the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan, greatly enhancing digital inclusiveness.

In rural areas, the rate of information-based agricultural production has exceeded 30% (22.5% at the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan), and the online retail sales of rural areas surpassed 2.5 trillion yuan in 2024, representing a 43% increase from 2020. The remote medical service network has achieved full coverage across all cities and counties, enabling residents in remote areas to share high-quality medical resources.

Looking ahead to the 15th Five-Year Plan: Emphasizing intelligence and inclusiveness

AIbase believes that the achievements of the 14th Five-Year Plan not only reflect in technical indicators but also in the coordinated advancement of technological development and social equity. The HarmonyOS ecosystem provides a secure foundation, and large model registration guides innovation in an orderly manner. Digital rural areas activate internal driving forces—these three elements together form a unique path for China's digital development.

Looking ahead to the 15th Five-Year Plan, as AI becomes deeply integrated with the real economy, China is expected to forge a high-quality innovative path in global intelligent competition, characterized by technological self-reliance, widespread application, and balanced development.