On March 21 and 22, Chinese Premier Li Qiang conducted research and presided over a forum on the development of advanced manufacturing industry in Hunan Province.
He stressed the need to keep the focus of economic development on the real economy, vigorously develop advanced manufacturing, promote high-end manufacturing, and speed up the construction of a modern industrial system.
At the symposium on the development of advanced manufacturing industry, leaders of eight enterprises from all over the country talked about the situation and suggestions. Li Qiang pointed out that we cannot waver in our determination to stick to the manufacturing industry, and efforts to strengthen the manufacturing industry must be intensified. We should focus on making the manufacturing sector high-end, smart, and green, strengthen strategic planning, promote self-reliance in high-level science and technology, and upgrade traditional manufacturing and foster the development of strategic emerging industries.