Xi Jinping calls for stronger advanced manufacturing to support Chinese modernization
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The Global Times reports that Xi Jinping recently issued an instruction on developing advanced manufacturing, urging the sector to be strengthened and expanded, with a focus on making industrial chains more self-reliant and building a modern industrial system led by advanced manufacturing. The article frames this as part of consolidating the real economy to support Chinese modernization. It cites first-half data showing value-added industrial output growth of 5.4% year-on-year, with high-tech manufacturing up 13.3%.
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The piece presents Xi's remarks as a strategic directive, using terms like 自主可控 (self-reliant and controllable) and 现代化产业体系 (modern industrial system) to signal policy priorities.
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