Chinese President Xi Jinping recently conducted his first local inspection after the national Two Sessions in Hunan Province, emphasizing the development of new quality productive forces through technological innovation. During his visit, Xi highlighted the importance of adapting measures to local conditions, fostering new industries, and leveraging Hunan's unique advantages in advanced manufacturing and scientific research.
Hunan, recognized as a national advanced manufacturing highland, is home to key clusters in construction machinery, rail transit equipment, small and medium-sized aircraft engines, and new generation autonomous safety computing systems. In 2023, over half of Hunan's manufacturing industry comprised advanced manufacturing, positioning it as a crucial source of new quality productive forces.
Xi stressed that \"scientific and technological innovation is the core element for developing new quality productive forces,\" urging increased efforts in industrial innovation. He also underscored the significant role of enterprises in driving economic and social development. During his visit to BASF Shanshan Battery Materials Co., Ltd., Xi noted, \"the key to enterprises' consistent growth and success lies in scientific and technological innovation and high-quality development.\"
By providing specific guidance for Hunan and setting a broader framework for localities and departments, President Xi aims to accelerate the development of new quality productive forces, tailored to each region's strategic requirements and realities.
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Xi's tour in Hunan: A case of developing new quality productive forces
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