The "14th Five-Year Plan" released, with gene and biotechnology identified as national strategic emerging industries.

On March 12, 2021, the Outline of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) for National Economic and Social Development and Vision 2035 of the People's Republic of China was officially released.Gene and biotechnology were identified as one of the seven cutting-edge fields of science and technology for the country to strengthen its national strategic scientific and technological power and enhance its original and leading scientific and technological research. At the same time, gene technology was also listed as a future industry of national strategic emerging industries.