China is zipping past tech hurdles as its laser industry steps into the global spotlight! Ma Xinqiang, a deputy to China’s 14th National People’s Congress and chairman of Huagong Technology, just revealed the country’s breakthroughs in laser technology—ending decades of foreign dominance in the field.
Laser tech is the unsung hero behind 70% of components in smartphones , electric cars
, and other high-stakes industries. But for years, China faced strict foreign tech controls. Now, Ma says homegrown innovation has shattered those barriers, propelling China to the frontlines of global innovation
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"Domestic innovation is key," Ma emphasized during a group interview ahead of this year’s NPC session. The progress signals China’s growing clout in cutting-edge tech sectors—and it’s not slowing down. What’s next for lasers? Think faster production, smarter devices, and maybe even sci-fi-level advancements
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