Ningbo, the first "Made in China 2025" pilot demonstration city

Beijing News (Reporter Wu Xiangzheng Yihe) Yesterday, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Xinhua News Agency and the municipal government jointly held a press conference on the "Made in China 2025" pilot demonstration city in Beijing, announcing that the country's first "Made in China 2025" pilot demonstration city was located in Ningbo. Xin Guobin, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Tian Hongqi, Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Liu Zhengrong, Secretary-General of the Xinhua News Agency, and Tang Yijun, Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee and Acting Mayor, attended the meeting and delivered a speech.

Xin Guobin pointed out that carrying out the "Made in China 2025" pilot demonstration work with cities (urban agglomeration) as the carrier is an important exploration to create a good ecological environment for the transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry, and an important grasp to promote the implementation of the "Made in China 2025" system, which is conducive to mobilizing local initiative and creativity, exploring new models and new paths for the transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry under the new normal, and driving the improvement of the quality and efficiency of the national manufacturing industry From big to strong. The announcement of Ningbo as the first pilot and demonstration city in the country means the official launch and comprehensive promotion of the pilot and demonstration city work. Xin Guobin stressed that we should focus on the core of improving the quality and efficiency of the manufacturing industry, and focus on building a new manufacturing system with its own characteristics and advantages, a regional collaborative innovation system, a talent training system and a policy support system. We should adhere to the principle of giving priority to the local government and the guidance of the central government, highlight the characteristics of one city, one case, pilot innovation, demonstration and guidance, and ensure that the pilot and demonstration work achieves actual results.

Tian Hongqi said that Ningbo's manufacturing industry has a solid foundation, a clear strategic positioning, and achieved good results in the deep integration of industrialization and informatization, and the cultivation of famous enterprises. It has strong competitiveness in the country and even the world. Ningbo has become the first "Made in China 2025" pilot demonstration city in China, which is highly recognized and fully affirmed by the state for its long-term commitment to the transformation and upgrading of manufacturing industry and the promotion of innovative development of manufacturing industry. It is hoped that Ningbo will seize the historical opportunity of implementing the national strategy of manufacturing power, accelerate the construction of an advanced manufacturing system, give full play to its exemplary and leading role, and form typical experience and practices that can be replicated and promoted. The Chinese Academy of Engineering will continue to play the role of a national high-end think tank, and make new and greater contributions to the implementation of "Made in China 2025" and the promotion of China to become a manufacturing power.

Liu Zhengrong said that the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology selected a number of representative cities and urban agglomerations and organized the pilot demonstration of "Made in China 2025" cities, which is of great significance and far-reaching influence. Xinhua News Agency will further deepen reform, integrate resources, explore effective ways to use economic information to serve "Made in China 2025" and provide targeted services for pilot demonstration cities in accordance with the general requirements of "serving the work of the economic construction center and serving the national development strategy".

Tang Yijun pointed out that we should take the strength of the city, gather the wisdom of all parties, do a solid job in the pilot and demonstration work, and strive to achieve tangible results. First, we should shoulder our responsibilities and be brave to take responsibility, and open up a new situation of pilot demonstration with the highest efficiency. Adhere to the "five major development concepts" as the guide, reform and innovation as the driving force, emancipate the mind, boldly innovate, accelerate the promotion of manufacturing to the medium and high-end level, and become the pioneer of the construction of a manufacturing power. Second, we should focus on making efforts, be brave in innovation, and create pilot demonstration new experience with the most practical measures. Focus on the first-class goals, key areas and key projects, do a good job of pilot demonstration, accelerate the formation of a new pattern of "intelligent manufacturing in Ningbo" characterized by "intelligent upgrading, intelligent transformation and intelligent agglomeration", and strive to create a number of experiences and practices that can be used for reference, copied and promoted. Third, we should strengthen overall planning, be brave in tackling difficulties, and promote pilot demonstration work to achieve new breakthroughs with the best service. Firmly establish the concept of "service first and environment first", play a good role in the integration of policy innovation, system innovation and service innovation, and fully mobilize the enthusiasm and creativity of market players and innovative talents. Tang Yijun stressed that all levels of the city must carry out the pilot demonstration work, vigorously develop the intelligent economy, and make due contributions to the construction of a strong manufacturing province and a powerful manufacturing country, with the responsibility as heavy as a mountain, the drive to get ahead, and the standard of "doing it to be first-class and doing it to be ultimate".

The leaders also answered the reporter's questions on "how Ningbo can take the creation as an opportunity to accelerate economic transformation, upgrading and leapfrog development".

Ningbo has become the first "Made in China 2025" pilot demonstration city in China, which has attracted great attention from many media. Nearly 50 journalists from more than 30 media including People's Daily, Xinhua News Agency, Guangming Daily, Economic Daily, CCTV, Zhejiang Daily, etc. attended the press conference.

Luo Wen, Director of the Planning Department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Chen Zhongchao, Deputy Mayor, and Wang Jianshe, Secretary-General of the Municipal Government, attended the meeting.

Source: Ningbo Daily