Imagine building a cutting-edge laser industry… with imported screws. That’s where China’s journey began. Fast-forward to 2026, and companies like Wuhan’s HGTECH are now shaping global tech trends from electric vehicles to space exploration. 🌌⚡
From Zero to Laser Hero
CGTN reporter He Jingyi recently toured HGTECH’s Optics Valley hub, where engineers showed how they cracked the code on key components like laser resonators – tech once dominated by foreign firms. "It’s like going from assembling LEGO sets to 3D-printing the bricks," one researcher quipped.
The Power of Homegrown Markets
China’s unified domestic market, spanning 1.4 billion people, became the ultimate testing ground. Massive demand in EV manufacturing and renewable energy let companies refine tech at scale before going global. Think of it as the world’s largest innovation gym 🏋️♂️ – with every rep making industries stronger.
Dual Circulation, Double Impact
The strategy? Master core technologies through local demand ("internal circulation"), then compete worldwide ("external circulation"). Results? Laser systems now power everything from smartphone production to Mars rover components. Next stop: quantum computing partnerships announced this month.
