Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for state-level economic zones to supercharge innovation and deepen global collaboration to drive China's modernization. Speaking at a symposium marking the 40th anniversary of these zones, Xi emphasized their role in building a 'high-level open economy' and advancing tech-driven growth. 💡
🔹 Key priorities include expanding Belt and Road partnerships, boosting advanced manufacturing, and fostering digital industries to create 'new quality productive forces.' Xi also highlighted the need to brand 'Invest in China' as a global magnet for innovation-driven projects.
📈 Vice Premier He Lifeng reinforced Xi's vision, urging zones to align with emerging sectors like green tech and AI. Over 500 state-backed economic hubs have fueled China's rise as a manufacturing titan since 1984—now contributing 12% of national GDP!
🌐 As China pivots to high-tech frontiers, this push signals a bold playbook for blending homegrown R&D with global partnerships. Stay tuned for how these zones could reshape industries from robotics to renewable energy! ⚡
