Go all out to stabilize the industry, solid forging new advantages! Visit Minister of Industry and Information Technology Jin Zhuanglong

The Central Economic Work Conference clearly pointed out that we should adhere to the principle of stability and seek progress while maintaining stability, stressed the strengthening of various policy coordination and cooperation, and made a series of deployments such as "accelerating the construction of a modern industrial system", "focusing on strengthening weak links in the industrial chain" and "vigorously developing the digital economy".

The year 2023 is the first year to fully implement the spirit of the Party's 20 National Congress, and it is of great significance to do economic work well. How to promote steady industrial growth? How to enhance the core competitiveness of manufacturing industry? Minister of Industry and Information Technology Jin Zhuanglong recently accepted an interview with Xinhua News Agency.

We have the confidence, conditions and ability to promote the steady recovery of the industrial economy

Q: What was the performance of the industrial economy in the past year? How to promote stable industrial growth in 2023?

A: Over the past year, we have worked with various regions and departments to actively respond to the impact of unexpected factors, implement a package of policies to stabilize the economy, and promptly introduce a series of measures to boost the industrial economy. From January to November 2022, China's industrial added value above designated size increased by 3.8% year-on-year, continuing to play the role of "ballast" for industrial stability of the macroeconomic market.

It is undeniable that the operation of the industrial economy still faces difficulties and challenges, but it should be noted that the advantages of a complete industrial system and a strong domestic market are prominent. In 2023, the combination of optimized epidemic prevention and control measures, stock policies and incremental policies will greatly boost market confidence. We have the confidence, conditions and ability to promote the steady recovery of the industrial economy.

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will increase efforts to stabilize growth, strengthen the coordination and cooperation of various policies, and focus on four aspects of work:

First, we strengthened the supply and implementation of policies to stabilize growth. Strengthen the coordination of departments and the linkage of ministries and provinces, implement the policies and follow-up measures that have been issued, strengthen the monitoring and scheduling of industrial economic operation, situation research and judgment, and policy reserves, and introduce more policies and measures in a timely manner.

Second, focus on key industries and regions to stabilize the basic plate of industrial growth. For pillar industries such as machinery, petrochemicals, light industry, automobiles, and electronics, we will study and formulate measures to stabilize growth on a section-by-sector basis. We will create more new growth areas for emerging industries such as new energy, new materials, next-generation information technology, and high-end equipment. We will support the major industrial provinces in taking up the leading role, and support all regions in leveraging their respective strengths and achieving their growth targets.

Third, fully implement the "14th Five-Year Plan" series of plans to boost effective investment in manufacturing. For identified major projects, major projects, major projects, and major projects, start implementation as soon as possible to form a physical workload. We will support manufacturing enterprises to increase investment in high-end, intelligent, and green development, and strengthen service guarantees for major foreign-invested projects in the manufacturing industry.

Fourth, we will actively expand consumption and create new demand with high-quality supply. We will implement the project of new energy vehicles leading the way and developing a strong foundation, and carry out trials for access to intelligent and connected vehicles. We will further implement the "Increase variety, improve quality, and create brands" campaign, promote the movement of green smart home appliances and green building materials to the countryside, vigorously cultivate demonstration cities for information consumption, and promote the development of new technologies, new products, and new models.

Forging long boards, reinforcing short boards, strengthening foundations, and comprehensively upgrading the modernization level of the industrial system.