Foshan to hasten traditional sectors' efforts to go digital

Foshan, a manufacturing hub in Guangdong province, plans to accelerate the digital transformation of its traditional industries to boost innovation and efficiency, a senior government official said.

Bai Tao, mayor of Foshan and a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress, said digital upgrades are crucial for the city's established sectors, which include seven of its 10 100-billion-yuan ($13.8 billion) industry clusters.

"By enhancing production efficiency through intelligence reform and digital transformation, we are driving the smart evolution in traditional advantageous industries," Bai said.