Chinese traditional industries are undergoing a remarkable evolution towards high-tech upgrades and eco-friendly transformations, marking a significant shift from their low-value past.
At the ongoing 2024 World Manufacturing Convention in Hefei City, capital of east China's Anhui Province, traditional sectors such as mining and steel are showcasing a fresh identity characterized by sophistication and digitalization, captivating the interest of numerous attendees.
A factory, once synonymous with producing basic steel and copper products, has unveiled their latest innovation - soft magnetic materials.
"This is a new energy driven motor. Silicon steel is the main raw material for producing drive motors; it is essentially a type of soft magnetic material. If the silicon steel material is thinner, the motor's performance is better. When used in cars, it can run longer distances, and at the same time, it accelerates faster," said an exhibitor.
Furthermore, traditional industries are diversifying into middle and downstream sectors through pioneering technologies and products.
Another exhibitor proudly presented their cutting-edge offerings such as materials for 5G transmission and new energy storage solutions.
"This is a 4.5-micron copper foil for lithium batteries. Because it has good performance, it is used in new energy storage batteries," said another exhibitor.
The 2024 World Manufacturing Convention opened Friday, highlighting the latest products and innovations in the manufacturing sector. Themed "Intelligent Manufacturing for a Better Future," the four-day event boasts a total exhibition area of 20,000 square meters and includes exhibitions, forums and seminars.
Chinese traditional industries embrace high-tech evolution, green transformation
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday that the top priority is to make every effort to prevent the conflict from reigniting in the Middle East and maintain the hard-won momentum of the ceasefire. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks in a phone conversation with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
During their phone conversation, Dar briefed Wang on Pakistan's mediation efforts to facilitate talks between Iran and the United States, and expressed appreciation for China's efforts to promote peace. He also voiced Pakistan's willingness to maintain close communication and coordination with China to jointly play a constructive role in realizing regional peace.
Reiterating China's principled position, Wang commended Pakistan for facilitating a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran and for hosting the Islamabad talks, where it played a fair and balanced mediating role.
The current ceasefire is fragile, and the regional situation is at a critical turning point, said Wang.
He urged the international community to step up efforts to promote peace and dialogue, and take a clear stand against any action that could undermine the ceasefire or escalate confrontation.
The five-point initiative for restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and Middle East region proposed by China and Pakistan reflects the consensus of the international community on promoting peace and can continue to serve as a direction of efforts toward resolving the issue, said Wang.
China welcomes Pakistan's greater role, and stands ready to work with Pakistan and the rest of the international community to continue making positive contributions to an early restoration of peace and stability in the Middle East, said the Chinese minister.
Chinese FM calls for preserving hard-won momentum of ceasefire in Iran
