As China's "two sessions" unfold, Guangdong—the country's most economically developed province—has once again drawn considerable attention.

The Guangdong delegation's open day in Beijing on Thursday provided valuable insights into China's political processes and economic strategies.

The event, essentially a panel discussion, featured National People's Congress (NPC) deputies from Guangdong deliberating on the Government Work Report, sharing perspectives, and submitting suggestions on key issues.

It's also a platform for media engagement, attracting over 260 journalists from China and around the world.

Guangdong's crucial role

Huang Kunming, Secretary of the CPC Guangdong Provincial Committee, highlighted that Guangdong boasts a vast and comprehensive industrial system.

Guangdong covers all 31 major manufacturing categories and hosts nine trillion-yuan industrial clusters. Following the automotive industry's rise to this level in 2023, the new energy sector became the ninth such cluster in 2024.

Huang noted that Guangdong also excels in innovation, supported by national laboratories and advanced research facilities.

"With a dynamic market and a population of 127 million, the province provides a fertile ground for enterprises to thrive and transform ideas into products and services," said Huang.

As China continues to advance its economic transformation, it is believed that Guangdong's policies and initiatives will play a crucial role in shaping the country's technological and industrial landscape.

Huang Kunming stated that a new round of technological revolution presents a major opportunity for Guangdong to embrace the wave of technology and lead industrial development. "It is crucial to seize this opportunity and take proactive actions." 

Focus on emerging industries

"We should accelerate the development of emerging and future industries," said Wang Weizhong, Governor of Guangdong.

Qin Weizhong, Mayor of Shenzhen, emphasized the importance of sectors such as artificial intelligence, robotics, the low-altitude economy, and aerospace. "We must fully commit to competing in these new fields to secure a competitive edge," he stated.

The province's strength in industrial innovation was underscored by Chen Zhilie, Chairman of the Guangdong Federation of Industry and Commerce.

"One in every three industrial robots in China is manufactured in Guangdong," Chen highlighted. "AI-powered industrial products are making a significant contribution to the province's GDP, tax revenue, and high-end employment."

Wu Fengli, Chairman and President of Guangdong Topstar Technology, stressed the importance of industrial applications for intelligent and humanoid robots. "This is the pathway to overcoming technical bottlenecks and transitioning from standardized to complex scenarios," he explained.

He further elaborated that robots, as a key driver of intelligent upgrades in manufacturing, are integrating deeply with AI technology. "This fusion is extending artificial intelligence beyond the digital realm into the physical world, positioning robotics as a crucial element in AI's evolution."