Rolling stones go up the mountain to forge the resilience of the industrial chain
This year’s National Two Sessions have highlighted the importance of “new quality productivity” as a key focus for representatives and committee members. New productivity represents an advanced state of productivity where innovation plays a leading role, moving away from traditional economic growth models and emphasizing high technology, efficiency, and quality. In Linqing, traditional industries serve as the foundation of the modern industrial system, with a focus on strengthening the city’s manufacturing industry through the development of new technologies and industries.
Since 2022, Linqing has been actively implementing strategies to enhance the city’s manufacturing sector, doubling down on key industrial chains such as bearings and textiles. In 2023, industrial enterprises have seen a significant increase in added value, with the bearing industry cluster being recognized as a national small and medium-sized enterprise characteristic industry cluster. As the industrial economy in Linqing enters a critical period of growth, there is a unique opportunity to build a strong manufacturing city.
The essence of new quality productivity lies in innovation-driven productivity. Linqing City is focusing on deepening scientific and technological innovation to ignite a new engine of high-quality development. Through advanced manufacturing initiatives, the city is strengthening the resilience of the industrial chain, with plans to exceed a total industrial output value of 40 billion yuan in 2023. The textile industry, in particular, has made significant strides in production technologies and innovation, positioning itself as a national cotton textile industry cluster innovation and development demonstration zone.
Furthermore, new productivity is also synonymous with green and low-carbon productivity. Linqing City is actively promoting initiatives to reduce carbon emissions, pollution, and foster green growth in industries such as high-end equipment manufacturing and electronic information. By accelerating green and low-carbon transformation, the city aims to advance its position as a leader in sustainable manufacturing practices.
As Linqing City accelerates the formation of new productive forces, it is also focusing on new production relations and reform propositions. By encouraging technological transformation in traditional industries, cultivating emerging sectors, and attracting large enterprises to drive industrial optimization and efficiency, the city is creating a conducive environment for the development of new productive forces.
With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Linqing City is poised to emerge as a hub for new quality productivity, forging a resilient industrial chain that will drive economic growth and development in the region.
(Liu Peiguo, Deputy Mayor of Liaocheng City, Shandong Province and Secretary of the Linqing Municipal Party Committee)