The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, China's top political advisory body, held a press conference on Monday, a day before its annual session.
In 2024, the added value of high-tech manufacturing above a designated size grew by 8.9 percent, with China accounting for over half of the world's industrial robot installations, Liu Jieyi, spokesperson for the third session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee, stated during the briefing.
Liu emphasized China's deepening integration of technological and industrial innovation in 2024, accelerating the development of a modern industrial system and fostering new quality productive forces.
He highlighted a wave of technological breakthroughs, noting that cutting-edge innovations are making frequent debuts. Traditional industries are undergoing intelligent and green transformations, with smart equipment rapidly gaining traction.
Among the world's 189 \"lighthouse factories\"—leading manufacturing sites showcasing digitalization and automation—79 are located in China, nearly half of which are in traditional sectors such as steel and food processing.
Emerging industries are thriving, and future industry layouts are taking shape. This year, humanoid robots performed folk dances at the Spring Festival Gala, drones lit up the night sky with \"cyber fireworks,\" and China's open-source AI models have sparked global discussions.
