In Depth: The Remaking of China’s Science and Technology Ministry

China will restructure its top science and technology supervisory body as the country pushes for technology breakthroughs and self-reliance.

The shakeup of the Ministry of Science and Technology — the second since 2018 — is part of a massive government revamp approved at this year’s national legislative meetings. The overhaul includes the creation of a new financial watchdog and a national data regulator.