Liangjiang boosts strategic emerging industries

Liangjiang New Area reported an impressive output value of 83.74 billion yuan ($11.64 billion) in strategic emerging industries from January to April, marking a significant expansion of high-quality productive forces that are increasingly driving economic development.

A standout feature at this year's National People's Congress was a robot dog, developed at Liangjiang's Mingyue Lake Science and Innovation Base. The robot is ready for mass production and is poised to enter the North American market.

Liangjiang is utilizing intelligent robots to accelerate the development of its robotics industry ecosystem. This is being achieved through policy support, technological innovations, and practical applications.

The area has established key platforms for robotics research, testing, and incubation, including the National Robotics Testing and Evaluation Center. It has attracted companies like Kawasaki, Wasu, Sevnce, and Agile, along with a robust industrial chain.

The aerospace information industry is also playing a crucial role in transforming Liangjiang's industrial structure. The area is building momentum in this sector by attracting leading companies, establishing industrial chains, and nurturing clusters to strengthen and expand the industry.

By the end of 2024, Liangjiang had attracted over 220 enterprises within the aerospace information industry chain, including major players like China Satellite Network Group Co and Haige Communications.

In the first quarter of this year, Liangjiang's new energy and high-end intelligent equipment industry grew by 14.16 percent year-on-year, marking the highest growth rate in the past two years. The intelligent equipment and intelligent manufacturing sectors experienced a robust growth of 19.65 percent year-on-year.