China's technological innovation and development keeps the country's economic growth at a high level, said Roland Busch, president and CEO of Siemens AG in an interview with the China Central Television (CCTV) which aired on Friday.
The CEO said as China steps up efforts in building a technology-driven economy, the German company is also digitalizing its products so as to better serve its clients.
"Number one is all about really deploying technology. Technology, which is automating, it's digitalizing, it's helping very much to really keep the momentum in the China's marking up, to keep their growth expectations on that high level. This is the reason why we launched our Siemens Xcelerator platform, which is an open platform which allows to sell our products digitally." said Busch.
Busch added that Siemens Xcelerator, which was launched at the 2022 edition of the China International Import Expo, can help companies produce more efficiently and the platform works hand in hand with China's efforts to promote digitalization of the country's small and medium-sized companies.
"We have the most comprehensive portfolio to build digital twins. And this helps companies to accelerate their development time. Leveraging this technology in the manufacturing space we can drive productivity, reduce your footprint, also your energy consumption. Since this technology we want to spread it to many companies, also smaller ones, we are building an ecosystem of integration companies so they help deploy the technology on this helpful floor, if the companies don't have the capabilities," he said.
Siemens CEO says technology innovation keeps driving China's growth expectation
Siemens CEO says technology innovation keeps driving China's growth expectation
Siemens CEO says technology innovation keeps driving China's growth expectation
The Iranian government is focusing on public concerns and maintaining stable supplies of essential goods amid recent protests, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a televised interview on Sunday.
In the city of Karaj, northwest of the capital Tehran, daily life has largely continued as normal. A video filmed by a local resident on Sunday shows food stores open and grocery shelves fully stocked.
"This is the block near my home, and there are some food stores here. Daily life continues here. Last night we did not see many protests in Karaj. Right now the city is very safe. This is a grocery store close to my home. All the food is available; nothing is in shortage. Here are noodles and different types of beans. Here are dairy products, cheese, and yogurt. I also checked other grocery stores and didn't see any shortages. Everything is available," said local resident Ali Reza.
Iranian officials have described recent disturbances as acts orchestrated by the "enemy," including some carried out by well-trained and armed "terrorists." The incidents have caused casualties among security personnel and civilians, as well as property damage.
The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has directed authorities to severely punish the "terrorists."
Meanwhile, Iran's police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan said on Sunday that the police had raised alert levels and arrested several leaders of the troublemakers during the operations on Saturday.
President Pezeshkian noted in the interview that the normal demands of the Iranian people are reasonable and justified, but they must realize that triggering riots and carrying out terrorist acts are the enemy's attempts to undermine the country. He urged the public to remain vigilant.
Also on Sunday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned that Tehran would regard U.S. and Israeli bases and facilities in the Middle East as "legitimate targets" if Washington takes military action against Iran. His remarks followed media reports saying U.S. President Donald Trump is "seriously considering authorizing a strike" against Iran.
Iranian state media reported that at least 109 members of Iran's security forces have been killed in clashes since the protests began 14 days ago. Meanwhile, human rights groups based outside the country said the number of protesters killed has exceeded 200, though the figure could not be independently verified.
The protests initially erupted over a sharp depreciation of the rial and sweeping subsidy reforms. Iranian authorities have blamed the unrest on foreign-linked agents and sanctions imposed by the United States.
Iranian president says government focusing on ensuring supplies amid protests
