Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for sustained efforts to bolster China’s advanced manufacturing sector, emphasizing its critical role in the nation’s modernization and economic growth. Speaking on the subject, Xi highlighted the importance of promoting high-quality and secure industrial development while focusing on smart, green, and integrated manufacturing processes.
Xi stressed the need for strengthening domestic industrial supply chains to enhance their self-reliance and resilience against external risks. He outlined a vision for developing a modern industrial system centered on advanced manufacturing to solidify the foundations of China’s real economy.
Complementing Xi’s directives, Premier Li Qiang emphasized the integration of digital technologies and artificial intelligence into manufacturing. Li urged businesses to accelerate their digital and intelligent transformation, underscoring the need for innovation and the development of high-end manufacturing capabilities.
Li also pointed to the significance of green and low-carbon production and advocated for a closer integration between manufacturing and modern services. He suggested the establishment of specialized advanced manufacturing clusters to further drive industrial growth.
As part of the broader strategy, Chinese authorities plan to focus on improving industrial standards, fortifying key industrial supply chains, and addressing excessive competition. These measures are intended to create a more stable environment conducive to the growth of advanced manufacturing.