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People’s Daily column touts appeal of Chinese innovation

By , based on Alwihda Info

An opinion piece by Li Hongxing published by the People’s Daily presents China’s innovation ecosystem as an increasingly attractive destination for foreign entrepreneurs and investors. It highlights visits by delegations and interest in technology companies in Shenzhen, in southern China.

In a column published by the Chinese newspaper People’s Daily, Li Hongxing highlights the appeal of the Chinese innovation ecosystem to foreign entrepreneurs and investors. He draws in particular on the account of a European founder based in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, who says he receives daily requests from start-up executives wishing to visit the city, forge partnerships or set up there.

Li presents this interest as a sign of confidence in China’s economic prospects and of a shift in international relations from trade towards co-innovation. He attributes the country’s appeal to its industrial resilience, infrastructure, domestic market and policy continuity.

The column also cites an industrial robotics park in Foshan, Guangdong, where more than 90% of the components and products needed for the supply chain can be obtained locally. A design revised in the morning can be tested the same day, according to the author.

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