工信部部长：推动人工智能等前沿技术研发和应用推广

Core Viewpoint - China's industrial development has made significant progress in recent years, with a focus on technological innovation leading the construction of a modern industrial system. The next steps involve promoting new industrialization vigorously [2][4]. Group 1: Achievements in Industrial Development - Since the 18th National Congress, China's industrialization has accelerated, with notable improvements in overall industrial strength, quality, efficiency, innovation, competitiveness, and risk resistance [2][3]. - China is the only country with all industrial categories recognized by the United Nations, boasting 41 major industrial categories and over 666 subcategories [3]. - In 2022, China's total industrial added value reached 40.16 trillion yuan, accounting for 33.2% of GDP, with manufacturing added value nearly doubling since 2012 [3]. - High-tech manufacturing's share of industrial added value increased from 9.4% in 2012 to 15.3% in the first three quarters of 2023 [3]. Group 2: Information and Communication Industry - China has built the world's largest and most advanced information and communication network, with 328.2 million 5G base stations [4]. - The country ranks second globally in computing power and leads in 5G standard essential patent declarations, holding 42% of the global share [4]. - The digital economy has become a significant market, with industrial internet applications integrated into 49 national economic categories [4]. Group 3: Industrial Economic Recovery - The industrial economy is showing signs of recovery, with a 4.3% year-on-year increase in industrial added value for large-scale industries in the first 11 months of last year [5]. - The government plans to implement a series of policies to support industrial growth, focusing on key regions and industries [5]. Group 4: Technological Innovation in Industry - China has become the second-largest R&D investor globally, with over 570 industrial enterprises in the top 2500 for R&D investment [6]. - The number of invention patent applications from industrial enterprises rose from 176,000 in 2012 to 555,000 in 2022 [6]. - The establishment of national manufacturing innovation centers and high-tech zones has fostered a robust innovation ecosystem [6]. Group 5: Modern Industrial System Construction - The focus is on strengthening and optimizing the manufacturing sector, with an emphasis on upgrading traditional industries and fostering new and emerging industries [8][9]. - The government aims to enhance the competitiveness of key industries such as rail transportation, new energy vehicles, and communication equipment [10][11]. Group 6: Enhancing Enterprise Competitiveness - The number of large-scale industrial enterprises increased from 344,000 in 2012 to 483,000 by the end of November 2023 [13]. - China has 142 companies in the Fortune Global 500, with 63 in manufacturing, and the revenue of the top 500 manufacturing companies reached 51.06 trillion yuan [13]. - The government plans to support the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises and promote their integration with larger enterprises [14][15].