Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent visit to the smart bearing producer in central China's Henan Province has encouraged many manufacturing workers of the factory.
During his inspection on Monday, Xi visited the intelligent manufacturing plant of Luoyang Bearing Group to learn about the performance and applications of various types of bearing products.
He inspected the intelligent production lines and chatted with the workers.
"President Xi asked about our educational backgrounds and career paths. I can see his keen interest in modern technical talents. His conversation with me has boosted my confidence," said Yang Fuyun, a technical engineer of the group.
Luoyang Bearing Group produces bearings spanning nine major categories and 30,000 plus variants, from 6mm micro-bearings to colossal 15-meter-diameter industrial giants. Its wind turbine main bearings now hold over 40 percent of the domestic market share.
The group has invested heavily in scientific and technological research and made significant progress in industrial upgrading in recent years.
"This intelligent automated workshop exemplifies manufacturing's shift toward smart technologies. That's a perfect alignment with my theoretical training and hands-on experience. The prospects are immense," said Shuai Zhengyi, a workshop technician of the group.
Luoyang Bearing Group has plans to intensify its research and development investments and expand into emerging sectors.
By year-end, the group's three new smart production lines for offshore wind turbine bearings, high-speed railway bearings, and new energy vehicle bearings will become operational, to further boost China's industrial advancement.
Xi's visit to factory in Henan encourages manufacturing workers
Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Saturday China is willing to work with Lesotho to strengthen exchanges on governance experience, enhance coordination in multilateral affairs, and advance the China-Lesotho strategic partnership.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with Lesotho Prime Minister Sam Matekane in the capital of Lesotho.
During the meeting, Wang congratulated Lesotho on the 60th anniversary of its independence this year, and spoke highly of Lesotho government's efforts to prioritize economic development and steer the African country onto a path of sustainable growth. Since the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in 2024, the two sides have advanced cooperation under the 10 partnership action plans unveiled at the summit, successfully implementing a number of key projects to effectively promote Lesotho's development and revitalization, Wang said.
China stands ready to work with Lesotho to strengthen exchanges on governance experience, enhance coordination in multilateral affairs, and push for greater development of the China-Lesotho strategic partnership, he added.
Calling on the two sides to firmly support each other, Wang said that China will accelerate the implementation of its zero-tariff policy for African countries, including Lesotho, expand bilateral trade, investment and industrial cooperation, facilitate broader access of Lesotho's specialty products to the Chinese market, and continue to support Lesotho's national development.
China will continue to stand firmly with African countries, uphold justice for the Global South, including Lesotho, oppose unilateralism and acts of bullying, and work together to build a community with a shared future for humanity, Wang said.
On his part, Matekane said during the meeting that Lesotho cherishes its friendship with China and the strategic partnership between the two countries, and expressed gratitude for China's valuable support for the development of African countries, including Lesotho.
Lesotho firmly adheres to the one-China principle and resolutely supports China in safeguarding its core interests, he said, noting that his country stands ready to strengthen strategic mutual trust with China, expand people-to-people exchanges, jointly implement the outcomes of the FOCAC Beijing Summit, and deepen cooperation in areas such as infrastructure, manufacturing and energy.
Matekane stressed that China's zero-tariff policy for African products will inject new impetus into Lesotho's development. He also expressed Lesotho's willingness to strengthen solidarity and cooperation with China on multilateral platforms such as BRICS to jointly address global challenges.
On the same day, Wang also held talks with Lejone Mpotjoana, minister of foreign affairs and international relations of Lesotho.
China, Lesotho to strengthen exchanges, advance cooperation
China, Lesotho to strengthen exchanges, advance cooperation
