Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for a stronger integration of scientific and technological innovation with industrial advancements to accelerate the cultivation of new driving forces and enhance high-quality development. During his inspection tour in Beijing on Wednesday, Premier Li emphasized the critical role of innovation in shaping the future of industries.
At a high-level autopilot demonstration zone's operation center, Premier Li highlighted the importance of establishing robust standards and securing essential resources to propel the automobile industry's growth and the construction of smart cities. He underscored the need to upgrade autopilot technologies to meet evolving urban demands.
Visiting the Yizhuang office of tech giant Baidu, Premier Li stressed the necessity of leveraging China's diverse application scenarios. He called for enhanced institutional support and the creation of a more conducive environment for the artificial intelligence (AI) industry to thrive, fostering innovation and technological breakthroughs.
During his time at Naura Technology Group Co., Ltd., Premier Li encouraged the company to increase its investment in scientific and technological research. He advocated for the acceleration of research and development in advanced process equipment and the promotion of collaborative innovation across the entire industrial chain.
Premier Li also inspected the Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence, where he called for achieving new breakthroughs through the utilization of advanced resources and fostering cooperative initiatives. He highlighted the academy's role in driving forward AI research and development.
At a symposium, Premier Li underscored the importance of developing new quality productive forces as a fundamental requirement for promoting high-quality development. He urged efforts to achieve breakthroughs in core technologies across key fields and to drive industrial innovation through scientific and technological advancements. This, he noted, would accelerate the development of a modern industrial system anchored by advanced manufacturing.
Emphasizing AI as a pivotal engine for developing new quality productive forces, Premier Li called for significant advancements in computing power, data, and algorithms. These breakthroughs are essential to ensure that artificial intelligence effectively empowers various industries, driving efficiency and innovation.
Premier Li concluded by stressing the need for inclusive and prudent supervision to maintain safety while fostering innovation. He expressed hope that Beijing would leverage its strengths to lead in developing new quality productive forces and set an example through demonstration projects.
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Premier Li urges deeper integration of sci-tech, industrial innovation
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