Politics · China · 3 hrs ago
He Lifeng calls for closer links between technology and industry in Beijing
Vice-Premier He Lifeng visited Beijing on November 4 and 5 to review technology and industry projects.
He visited research facilities and companies in Huairou and Tongzhou, including businesses in intelligent manufacturing and biomedicine.
He called for closer links between scientific research and industry so that research can be turned into useful products and services.
He also urged more support for artificial intelligence and computing infrastructure, while balancing growth with risk controls.
He said Beijing should expand high-end manufacturing and biomedicine, help companies improve products, and strengthen their ability to compete internationally.
He also called for officials to address concerns raised by local communities and businesses and improve policies to support high-quality growth.
He Lifeng called for closer integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation during a visit to Beijing.
He visited science infrastructure and companies in intelligent manufacturing and biomedicine in Huairou and Tongzhou.
He urged stronger support for artificial intelligence and computing-network development, alongside risk controls.
He called for developing advanced manufacturing and biomedicine and helping companies improve products and services.
He said policies should address issues raised by local officials and businesses and help unlock domestic demand.
- Who
- He Lifeng, a member of the Communist Party of China Politburo and vice-premier of the State Council.
- What
- He called for closer integration of technological and industrial innovation and support for emerging industries.
- When
- November 4–5. The article was published on November 5, 2026.
- Where
- Beijing, including Huairou and Tongzhou.
- Why
- To support economic development and improve the quality and competitiveness of industries.
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- Visit dates
- November 4–5
- Places visited
- Huairou and Tongzhou, Beijing
- Industries visited
- Intelligent manufacturing and biomedicine
- Support areas named
- Artificial intelligence and computing-network construction
What people are saying
Strengthen the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation, and promote the economy’s continued development toward new, higher-quality and better outcomes.
We must balance development and security.