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China has set a clear timetable for integration of
industry and the internet, or the "industrial Internet," a senior
official said on November 3.
By 2025, construction of industrial Internet
infrastructure network covering all regions and sectors will be basically
complete, said Chen Zhaoxiong, vice minister of industry and information
technology (MIIT).
By 2035, China will lead the world in key sectors
of the industrial Internet field.
By the middle of the century, China should be
among the top countries in terms of overall strength of industrial Internet.
"The industrial internet is a new concept
that matters to the whole world," said Han Xia, an MIIT official.
"Compared with developed countries, China still lags behind."
A State Council executive meeting Monday approved
guidelines on developing the industrial internet, promising streamlined
administration and fiscal support. Market access will be widened, and companies
encouraged to seek private funding.
Businesses must improve security against cyber
attacks, while specialist network security systems for key manufacturing
sectors such as automobiles, aviation and aerospace will be put in place.
In line with overall economic restructuring,
billions of yuan are expected to flow into technology projects related to the
"Made in China 2025" strategy, a blueprint for improving the
manufacturing sector.
