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Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
If you came to Shanghai, which would you choose: Disneyland or Huawei’s Lianqiu Lake R&D Center?
Not long ago, Thomas Friedman, a columnist for the American newspaper The New York Times, faced such a dilemma. In the end, he decided that Huawei’s research center was “the real world of the future” and went to Lianqiu Lake.
What makes this research center so attractive? It is located in the pilot area of the Yangtze River Delta Ecological Integrated Development Demonstration Area. Its total investment exceeds 10 billion yuan, and it can accommodate tens of thousands of researchers and developers.
According to Friedman, the favorable environment is “designed to attract the best Chinese and foreign talent in science and technology.” At a time when the global economy faces many uncertainties, the vitality and creativity of the center are especially attractive.
It is not only Huawei that attaches importance to research and development and creates a favorable environment. In recent years, more and more companies have gradually moved towards the production of high-end products, intelligent products, and green products through technological innovation. In 2024, China’s total R&D expenditure exceeded 3.6 trillion yuan, the second highest in the world.
In the face of increasingly fierce competition in science and technology, all industries are increasing investment in science and technology, intensifying research and development, demonstrating confidence in modernization and the future.
It is this trend of transforming from the “world’s factory” to the “global innovation hub” that makes people pay more attention to the importance of China in the global innovation system.
So it is not hard to understand Friedman’s sentiments: “Basically, the Lianqiu Lake R&D center is Huawei’s response to the US’s attempts to strangle the company.” China is actively innovating, boldly creating, openly accepting new things, and putting more effort into breakthroughs in advanced technologies and improving industrial quality.
At the same time, foreign companies are also gaining confidence in China. From negotiations to signing a contract, it takes only six months; from the start of construction to completion, it takes only one and a half years… The speed of construction of Carlsberg’s production base in Foshan’s Sanshui District gives the company the opportunity to expand its business.
The market is here, and in the face of the “small courtyards with high walls” policy, strength and will are important. By turning pressure into motivation, China is choosing to be more open, united, and energetic. Yiwu City in Zhejiang Province is a good example to watch. Those who have talked to Yiwu entrepreneurs have noticed that they do not complain, but discuss ways to solve problems.