A booth promoting 6G technology at an exhibition in Shanghai. [PHOTO/CHINA DAILY]
China will step up research and development of 6G wireless technology and launch the “Artificial Intelligence Plus” initiative to leverage AI to drive new industrialization, the country’s top industry regulator announced on Friday.
Jin Zhuanglong, Minister of Industry and Information Technology, said on the sidelines of the two sessions being held in Beijing that further efforts will be made to promote the deep integration of informatization and industrialization.
“China will make reasonable progress in building 5G networks, computing power and other information infrastructure, and will better utilize cutting-edge technologies to power various industries,” Jin said.
On March 8, 2024, Minister of Industry and Information Technology Jin Zhuanglong attends a group interview at the second session of the 14th National People’s Congress. [Photo/VCG]
The official also called for further steps to build a modern industrial system with advanced manufacturing as the backbone. The first involves revitalizing traditional industries and promoting their transformation to high-end, intelligent and environmentally friendly practices.
Jin added that key industries should be strengthened to maintain their competitiveness and leading position, while at the same time promoting the development of internationally influential Chinese manufacturing brands.
“We will also build more national manufacturing innovation centers, cultivate major advanced manufacturing clusters, and create new industrialization model zones,” Jin said.
