President Xi inspected a valve factory

On July 7^th, President visited a valve factory in Shanxi Province, He entered the enterprise's production workshop and learned in detail about the production and sales of products such as gas Gate Valves and electric flap valves.​ He told the employees of the enterprise that in the past, the development of our country's industry relied on hammering away with a hammer, but today it depends on advanced technology and equipment to enhance the level. A prosperous country prospers through industry and hard work. It is hoped that all employees will continue to strive and make greater contributions to building a manufacturing power.

The inspection of Valve Factory has profound significance in many aspects:

The General Secretary's inspection this time reflects his high regard for scientific and technological innovation. this Valve Factory focuses on intelligence, materials for extreme working conditions, and technological innovation in precision manufacturing. Its 58 varieties of products have successfully filled domestic gaps, and 10 varieties have reached international advanced levels. This indicates that technological innovation is the core driving force for enterprise development and a key factor in promoting industrial upgrading and high-quality economic growth. It helps to foster new industries, new models, new growth drivers, and develop new quality productive forces.

Small and medium-sized enterprises play a significant role in economic development, contributing over 60% of the country's GDP, over 70% of technological innovation and over 80% of urban employment. this Valve Factory, as a national-level "Little Giant" enterprise specializing in niche markets, is an outstanding representative among numerous small and medium-sized enterprises. The General Secretary's inspection of the valve factory reflects his support and expectations for small and medium-sized enterprises, which is conducive to creating a favorable environment for their development, promoting their healthy growth, and enabling them to play an important role in driving innovation, promoting employment, and improving people's livelihood.

Traditional manufacturing is an important component of the real economy. As a traditional manufacturing enterprise with a history of over a hundred years, this Valve Factory has achieved a transformation from traditional production methods to intelligent production by continuously increasing investment in research and development and technological transformation. The General Secretary inspected the valve factory and emphasized the significance of the transformation and upgrading of traditional manufacturing industries. He pointed out the development direction for traditional manufacturing enterprises, that is, they should rely on advanced technologies and equipment to enhance their levels and develop towards high-end, intelligent and green directions.

Manufacturing is a vital pillar of the national economy. To advance Chinese-style modernization, it is necessary to maintain a reasonable proportion of manufacturing. The General Secretary's inspection of the valve factory reflects his high regard for the real economy, which is conducive to guiding social resources to further tilt towards the real economy, enhancing the stability and resilience of economic development, and laying a solid foundation for achieving modernization with Chinese characteristics.