Li Qiang urges deeper AI push in manufacturing
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Summary
Chinese Premier Li Qiang visited Shanghai on September 22 for a research trip focused on advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence applications and future industries. He said China should stay on a path of smart, green and integrated development, deepen the fusion of technological and industrial innovation, and expand next-generation intelligent manufacturing. During visits to the Shanghai Electric national pilot-scale AI application base and a future-oriented community showcasing frontier technologies, he linked AI deployment with industrial upgrading, supply-chain intelligence and support for smaller firms. He also called for stronger work on core technologies, talent cultivation, venture investment and risk-sharing mechanisms for future industries.
Key Points
- Li said China should pursue smart, green and integrated development while accelerating emerging and future industries and strengthening advanced manufacturing.
- At the Shanghai Electric national pilot-scale AI application base, he urged a deeper “AI plus manufacturing” push using China’s manufacturing and digital strengths.
- He said AI should upgrade research, production and management across full processes, unlock data value and help more sectors complete digital-intelligent transformation
- Li also visited the Shanghai Future Qidian Community, where he viewed products in brain-computer interface and quantum computing fields
- He called for tracking future technologies, tackling key core technologies, building basic research support, nurturing top talent, and expanding patient capital and risk-sharing tools.
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong readers, the message points to continued mainland policy support for industrial AI, frontier technologies and long-cycle innovation financing, areas closely watched by investors, universities and technology service providers. It also suggests more demand from mainland manufacturers for digital upgrading, which could create openings for Hong Kong firms involved in finance, research collaboration and cross-border innovation services.