China's manufacturing powerhouse Guangdong eyes technological transformation
As proceedings progress at China's 'two sessions', provincial open days have resumed for the first time since pandemic restrictions were lifted. At a session organised by Guangdong province, a key topic was how to speed up high-quality manufacturing. The southern province is the country’s key economic driver, with a GDP of US$1.89 trillion in 2023. It’s the first province to reach such a size, but there have been growing concerns that its all-important manufacturing industry may be losing its shine. Deborah Wong reports.
As proceedings progress at China's 'two sessions', provincial open days have resumed for the first time since pandemic restrictions were lifted. At a session organised by Guangdong province, a key topic was how to speed up high-quality manufacturing. The southern province is the country’s key economic driver, with a GDP of US$1.89 trillion in 2023. It’s the first province to reach such a size, but there have been growing concerns that its all-important manufacturing industry may be losing its shine. Deborah Wong reports.
