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Smart manufacturing drive
Published: Jan 13, 2026 11:08 PM
A worker at a wire and cable manufacturer in Huaying, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, prepares raw materials for producing ultra-flexible cables after assigning production orders to smart equipment at an

A worker at a wire and cable manufacturer in Huaying, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, prepares raw materials for producing ultra-flexible cables after assigning production orders to smart equipment at an "intelligent workshop" on January 13, 2026. The city has steered private enterprises toward intelligent upgrading and digital transformation, while providing strong support in areas such as factory facilities, employment, tax and fee payments, and market expansion, helping private businesses accelerate their growth. Photo: VCG