Chinese President XI JINPING has called for sustained efforts to expand and strengthen the country’s advanced manufacturing sector to support China’s modernization.
He made the call in an instruction conveyed at a national conference on advanced manufacturing held in Beijing.
XI JINPING, who is also General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC)and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, stressed the need for high-quality, smart and green development.
He also called for stronger industrial chains that can withstand risks and greater support for the real economy.
Chinese Premier LI QIANG said advanced manufacturing must remain a major strategic priority, with focus on intelligent manufacturing, digital transformation, high-end production, green development and self-reliance.
He also called for deeper implementation of the “AI plus manufacturing” initiative.
Vice Premier ZHANG GUOQING urged China to improve key industrial chains, strengthen manufacturing standards and address disorderly competition. He said these measures would help create a stronger and healthier environment for the development of advanced manufacturing.
