Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, February 17th. Title: Adding momentum to industrial transformation and upgrading - the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology carefully handles suggestions and proposals from representatives and deputies. Xinhua News Agency reporters Zhang Xinxin and Zhang Xiaojie

The paths for digital upgrading of different industries are different, and the scenarios faced and the digital technologies used are different. Not long ago, the "Implementation Guide for Digital Transformation of Manufacturing Enterprises" was issued to draw a scene map to make complex digital transformation issues more operational and provide strong guidance for the industry to embrace digital technology.

The launch of this initiative is inseparable from the joint efforts of Cao Tianlan, a member of the National People's Congress, deputy chief engineer of the Digital Intelligence Department of Oriental Turbine Co., Ltd. of Oriental Electric Group, and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

Cao Tianlan found in the survey that many companies are very enthusiastic about digital transformation, but because of the lack of new concepts and new tools, "how to transform" has become a new trouble. During the 2024 National People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, she put forward suggestions on accelerating the "intelligent transformation of digital transformation" in the manufacturing industry. The suggestion was responded soon. "Comrades from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology first communicated with me by phone to deeply discuss the key links in industrial transformation and upgrading. After that, there will be written reply to introduce the next work arrangements, etc.," said Cao Tianlan.

"We work with representatives and deputies to find problems, investigate problems, and promote problem resolution." A relevant person in charge of the Information Technology Development Department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said that after receiving the relevant suggestions, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology organized multiple working groups to conduct field research in multiple regions, fully listen to opinions, and study policies and measures based on the research situation.

Formulate a general evaluation index system for digital transformation of manufacturing to let standards come first; cultivate smart factories and "digital pilot" enterprises on the "point" to promote chain transformation on the "line", improve the digital level of parks and clusters on the "surface", and create demonstration pilot projects; issue implementation plans for digital transformation in industries such as petrochemicals, steel, and non-ferrous metals, and "tailor-made portraits" for each key industry... Over the past year, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has timely transformed the "wise words" of representatives and deputies into "good strategies and practical measures" to promote work, and launched a series of measures to support digital transformation.

As of now, the penetration rate of digital R&D and design tools of key industrial enterprises in my country has reached 84.1%, and more and more enterprises and digital technologies have achieved "two-way rushing".

Inspiring more specialized and innovative small and medium-sized enterprises is related to the vitality of China's economy and the overall social development, and is also a major event that the representatives and deputies are concerned about.

During the 2024 National People's Congress, Che Wenquan, a member of the National People's Congress and professor at the School of Electronics and Information of South China University of Technology, put forward relevant suggestions on accelerating the development of specialized, specialized and innovative enterprises in small and medium-sized enterprises from the aspects of strengthening application traction and strengthening the main role of enterprise innovation.

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, together with relevant departments, responded positively to the questions raised in the suggestions. Four roundtable meetings for small and medium-sized enterprises were held, and the expectations and suggestions of specialized and new small and medium-sized enterprises were fully listened to the expectations and suggestions of specialized and new small and medium-sized enterprises, and conducted on-site investigations in Beijing, Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shaanxi and other places, and conducted in-depth research on the work related to the cultivation of specialized and new small and medium-sized enterprises.

"We communicated with representatives through key suggestions, telephone, information and other channels, and responded to concerns in terms of supporting corporate innovation, increasing financing support, and improving service quality and efficiency." A relevant person in charge of the Small and Medium Enterprises Bureau of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said.

From the in-depth implementation of the "hands-on action" for integrating innovation in large, medium and small enterprises, to promote the construction of "specialized, specialized and innovative" special boards for regional equity markets in 26 provinces, to the organization and implementation of the "One Good Enterprise" small and medium-sized enterprise service action... The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has always regarded handling of suggestions and proposals as an important way to respond to social conditions and public opinion and improve decision-making level.

In 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology communicated with 143 representatives and deputies through door-to-door visits, discussions and research, and adopted 115 policies and measures, and issued policy documents to adopt 280 opinions on the suggestions and proposals.

A member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference put forward relevant proposals on the development of future industries. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology made targeted responses and worked with relevant departments to study support policies, focusing on the fields of metaverse, humanoid robots, brain-computer interfaces, etc. to carry out innovation tasks to promote the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation.

A National People's Congress representative proposed to strengthen the construction of high-level pilot bases. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology asked relevant representatives for advice and research and absorption, carried out special research, strengthen the supply of pilot projects in key industries, and support the research and development of new products and industrial application.

"These suggestions and proposals embody the wisdom and hard work of representatives and deputies, and are of great value for doing a good job in the field of industry and information technology." said a relevant person in charge of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

Absorb and accelerate the development of national high-tech zones and other suggestions, organize a symposium on high-quality development of national high-tech zones to support the construction of high-level innovation platforms; adopt suggestions such as developing new momentum of bioeconomy, increase policy guidance and resource investment, and build an industry exchange platform... The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology continues to improve the "one, two, and three working methods", focus on the goal of "high-quality handling of suggestions and proposals and help promote new industrialization", and firmly grasp the two lines of "refine management main line and 'double zero' reply marking", highlight the "entry point, focus and end point of handling suggestions and proposals", and ensure that the handling of suggestions and proposals is smooth, standardized and efficient.

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology stated that the next step will closely combine the handling of suggestions and proposals with the promotion of various business work, and promptly transform high-quality suggestions and proposals into policies and measures to promote new industrialization, providing solid support for accelerating the construction of a modern industrial system.