China aims for broad tech progress

China is pursuing multidimensional advantages by developing technologies for deep space, the deep ocean, deep earth and the deep-blue cyber sector.

That's according to the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20) for science, technology and innovation, which was released on Monday by the State Council, China's Cabinet.

Looking ahead to 2030, the plan includes space station services, deep-ocean installations and Mars exploration.