Xiao Yaqing: Promote the deep integration of new technologies such as 5G and AI with manufacturing

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At the online World Economic Forum held from January 25 to 29, 2021, Xiao Yaqing, Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, attended and spoke.

Xiao Yaqing said that in the context of the current global economic recession, it is of particular significance to seize the opportunities of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. In this regard, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has mainly carried out work in three aspects.

One is to continuously promote technological innovation , accelerate the transformation of scientific and technological achievements into real productive forces, strengthen the construction of the standard system, strengthen the application of intellectual property rights, and create a more open, fair and inclusive innovation environment.

The second is to develop and strengthen emerging industries , with major technological breakthroughs and major development needs as the main focus, and accelerate the development of a number of new industries such as new generation information technology, biotechnology, new energy, new materials, and new energy vehicles.

The third is to promote the deep integration of new technologies and manufacturing . Deeply implement the intelligent manufacturing project, give full play to the benefits of digital infrastructure, develop service-oriented manufacturing, and promote the deep integration of new technologies such as 5G, industrial Internet, big data, and artificial intelligence with various industries. Promote the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries to high-end, green, and intelligent.

In addition, he also pointed out that the development of artificial intelligence knows no national boundaries, and it is difficult to divide artificial intelligence using traditional boundaries. Therefore, the development of artificial intelligence requires cooperation from everyone, including cooperation between enterprises, cooperation between enterprises and various fields, and cooperation between regions and even countries.

He stressed that, first, we should deepen exchanges and promote mutual understanding and trust. Second, we should focus on new industries, new formats and new technologies to further strengthen cooperation.