A Hongqi sedan is assembled at an automated production line in Changchun, capital of Jilin province, in July. Its state-owned manufacturer China FAW Group, which is based in the provincial capital, rolled out China's first homemade vehicle in 1956. The carmaker is ramping up digitalization of its assembly lines, with some achieving full automation. The Hongqi sedans are a common sight during the visits of dignitaries and top international events in China. ZHANG NAN/XINHUA
Enterprises go full throttle to play bigger role in driving China's new industrialization, infrastructure upgrade
China is in pursuit of what is called Chinese modernization, a distinct, well-thought-out way to build a stronger country and advance national rejuvenation in the new era. Many high-level meetings have stressed that in this endeavor, the process of new industrialization and infrastructure upgrade will have to play critical roles, given that China needs to overcome challenges like the impact of climate change and uneven development across various regions of the country. In addition, rapidly developing fields like digital technologies and the changing global industrial landscape have stiffened the challenges. China's State-owned enterprises in various fields are relentlessly striving to meet such challenges head-on, often by placing emphasis on technological innovation and institutional innovation. Here, China Daily presents a photo feature to showcase SOEs' role in China's push for high-quality development and prosperity.
