Research and Innovation background
- Transportation Research and Innovation Mid-Long Term Plan 2021-2035: Jointly issued by the Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Science and Technology to guide transport sector innovation through to 2035, covering digitalisation, intelligent systems, green technologies, infrastructure, R&I and innovation capacity building. Click here for the English translation.
- Outline for Building China’s Strength in Transport: Core national strategy defining long-term transport innovation, priorities and promoting the modernisation of the transport sector, prioritising intelligent, green, and integrated transport systems. Click here for the English translation.
- National Comprehensive Three-Dimensional Transportation Network Planning Outline: National outline to build a modern fully integrated transport system in China with a planning period from 2021 to 2035. The strategy focuses on using smart technology, green energy and efficiency for national integration, economic strength and global connectivity.
- Green Transport Energy System Plan (2025-2035): Strategy focusing on innovation in low-carbon transport for both freight and passenger transport and supporting the development of electric vehicles, hydrogen deployment and sustainable fuels.
- New Energy Vehicle Industry Development Plan (2021-2035): Targets innovation in electric and automated vehicles. Also supports mass electrification of passenger and freight transport, including battery innovation and smart mobility ecosystems.
(Last updated: 18/05/2026)
Institutional framework of transport research
- Ministry of Transport: Lead authority for implementing transport innovation strategies, policy, pilot programmes and applied research coordination.
- National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC): Manages infrastructure planning, supporting projects in sustainable and intelligent transport.
(Last updated: 18/05/2026)
Funding Sources and Support Initiatives
- National Key R&D Programmes – Transport-specific projects: Central government funding programme with dedicated transport clusters to support infrastructure tech, intelligent systems and transport innovation projects.
(Last updated: 18/05/2026)