Synthetic biology is hailed as the third revolution in life sciences following the "DNA double helix structure" and "genome technology". It is regarded not only as a new paradigm for life science research but also as the core driving force behind the transformative development of the biomanufacturing and bioeconomy sectors. As a key disruptive technology, it is propelling biomanufacturing into the 4.0 era. Globally, this holds significant strategic importance: it can restructure the logic of material production to advance sustainable development, break through traditional defined boundaries to ensure supply chain security, and reshape the global industrial landscape to seize new commanding heights in the future.
The development of the synthetic biology and biomanufacturing industries is highly aligned with China's major strategic needs for sustainable development. Therefore, China is currently intensifying efforts to promote the entire chain from technological research and development to industrial layout. Many regions across the country have successively introduced relevant policies, and through measures such as financial support, industrial agglomeration, and technological innovation, they are driving the synthetic biology and biomanufacturing industries to develop in depth from strategic planning to multiple fields.
