The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s Next Steps for Promoting High-Quality Economic and Social Development

According to reports, the State Administration for Industry and Information Technology held a press conference at 3pm on April 20th. Zhao Zhiguo, Chief Engineer and spokesperson of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, stated that in the next step, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will focus on doing a good job in three aspects, optimizing and strengthening the information and communication industry, and providing solid support for promoting high-quality economic and social development. One is to strengthen the foundation of digital facilities. Research and introduce policies and measures to promote the coordinated development of new information infrastructure construction, promote the “Broadband Frontier”, the “Chasing Light Action” of gigabit optical networks, the construction of strong cloud networks in small and medium-sized cities, and the high-quality development of mobile Internet of Things, and integrate the construction of new infrastructure. The second is to accelerate technological industry innovation. Accelerate breakthroughs in key core technologies such as 6G, optical communication, and quantum communication, and increase research and development efforts in cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and digital twins. Conquer a number of “bottleneck” key areas, improve the resilience and security level of the industrial chain supply chain. The third is to deepen the integration and application of industries. Vigorously promote the integrated application of 5G, gigabit optical network and other new generation information and communication technologies in vertical industries, information consumption, social livelihood and other fields, promote the large-scale application of Industrial Internet, focus on key areas to form innovative application demonstration benchmarks, and help the industrial Digital transformation.

Ministry of Industry and Information Technology: Increase efforts in research and development of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and digital twins

Introduction

On April 20th, the State Administration for Industry and Information Technology held a press conference where the Chief Engineer and spokesperson of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Zhao Zhiguo, discussed the next steps for optimizing and strengthening the information and communication industry. These measures will provide solid support for promoting high-quality economic and social development.

Strengthening the Foundation of Digital Facilities

The first step will be to strengthen the foundation of digital facilities. Research and policies will be introduced to promote the coordinated development of new information infrastructure construction. This includes promoting the “Broadband Frontier” and the “Chasing Light Action” of gigabit optical networks, which aim to provide high-speed internet access to areas that previously had limited or no access. The construction of strong cloud networks in small and medium-sized cities, as well as the high-quality development of mobile Internet of Things, will also be promoted to integrate the construction of new infrastructure.

Accelerating Technological Industry Innovation

The second step focuses on accelerating technological industry innovation. The Ministry plans to accelerate breakthroughs in key core technologies such as 6G, optical communication, and quantum communication. Research and development efforts in cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and digital twins will also increase. There will be a particular focus on conquering a number of “bottleneck” key areas to improve the resilience and security level of the industrial chain supply chain.

Deepening the Integration and Application of Industries

The third step involves deepening the integration and application of industries. The Ministry aims to vigorously promote the integrated application of 5G, gigabit optical network, and other new generation information and communication technologies in vertical industries, information consumption, social livelihood, and other fields. This will promote the large-scale application of Industrial Internet and focus on key areas to form innovative application demonstration benchmarks. These efforts will help the industrial digital transformation.

Conclusion

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s plans to optimize and strengthen the information and communication industry will have far-reaching impacts on the digital economy and society as a whole. By strengthening the foundation of digital facilities, accelerating technological industry innovation, and deepening the integration and application of industries, China’s information and communication industry will continue to grow and evolve.

FAQs

1. What is the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology?
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is a Chinese government agency responsible for regulating industries related to information technology, telecommunications, and the internet.
2. Why is it important to promote the development of the information and communication industry?
The information and communication industry has become increasingly important to the global economy, providing essential services and infrastructure for many other industries.
3. What are some potential challenges facing the Ministry’s efforts to promote high-quality economic and social development?
Some potential challenges include limited funding and resources, technological barriers, and the need to balance economic development with environmental sustainability.