Digital shift in manufacturing given priority

Policy measures to stress accelerating tech breakthroughs, boosting SMEs

China has adopted a raft of policy measures to push ahead digital transformation in the manufacturing industry — a crucial step toward promoting new industrialization and constructing a modern industrial system, according to the State Council, China's Cabinet.

A State Council executive meeting chaired by Premier Li Qiang on Saturday highlighted that it is essential to identify the specific requirements faced by different sectors within the manufacturing industry to develop tailored digital solutions.

Accelerating core technological breakthroughs and promoting the widespread application of these achievements are key priorities. Efforts should be made to facilitate equipment interconnectivity, mutual recognition of protocol, formulation of standards, and platform construction, according to the meeting.