Does "Made in China 2025" not treat domestic and foreign companies equally?

Xin Guobin, deputy minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, pointed out that in the implementation of the "Made in China 2025" strategic organization, the principle that relevant policies and measures apply to all enterprises in China has always been adhered to.

The State Council Information Office today held a regular briefing on the State Council’s policies. Xin Guobin introduced the promotion of the in-depth implementation of "Made in China 2025" and the promotion of the transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry.

A reporter asked: "Made in China 2025" has made positive progress in the two years since its promulgation and implementation. We have noticed that the "Made in China 2025" policy proposed by foreign institutions is only applicable to domestic enterprises, and does not treat domestic and foreign enterprises equally. How does the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology comment on such a statement?

Xin Guobin said in this regard, whether it is the formulation of "Made in China 2025" or the organization and implementation process, we have always adhered to the principles of openness, transparency and openness. During the formulation process, we asked about domestic and foreign companies, and many multinational companies responded actively and contributed their wisdom to the formulation of "Made in China 2025".

Xin Guobin mentioned that during the implementation of this strategic organization, we have always adhered to the principle that relevant policies and measures apply to all enterprises in China. For example, the C919 aircraft that flew for the first time this month is my country's first trunk airliner independently developed in accordance with airworthiness certification requirements and mainstream market standards. This project is a model of cooperation between Chinese and foreign companies. Its engines, avionics, and flight control systems come from a number of European and American joint ventures or wholly-owned companies. Suppliers include General Electric and Honeywell. Among the first-tier suppliers, there are more than a dozen overseas companies. There are about hundreds of third-tier suppliers. After the successful maiden flight of the C919, GE issued a special news stating that it had participated in the Chinese large aircraft project.

Xin Guobin pointed out that in the process of reform and opening up, foreign-funded enterprises have made positive contributions to China's economy and shared the fruits of China's economic development. After the release of "Made in China 2025", we have carried out active exchanges and cooperation with some countries. For example, China and Germany have established a cooperation mechanism on "Made in China 2025" and German "Industry 4.0", conducted in-depth exchanges on development strategies, intelligent manufacturing standardization, etc., and promoted in-depth docking between enterprises, research institutions, and industry associations of the two countries. With cooperation, positive results have been achieved. China and the U.S. communicate with the U.S. National Manufacturing Innovation Network on "Made in China 2025". In the eighth round of China-US Strategic and Economic Dialogue, the role of public-private sector cooperation, the US National Manufacturing Innovation Network and "Made in China 2025" and other topics were discussed in depth, actively guiding US high-end manufacturing companies to increase Investment and cooperation with China.

Xin Guobin specifically mentioned that in expanding bilateral cooperation, the current prominent problem is that developed countries have many technologies, equipment and products that impose export embargoes and strict restrictions on my country. We also hope that both China and foreign countries will further expand opening up and deepen cooperation in the future. We also welcome enterprises from all countries to actively participate in the construction of China's manufacturing power.

Some reporters are also concerned: Recently, a foreign organization issued a report saying that "Made in China 2025" is designed to protect the country's high-tech industries.

Xin Guobin responded to this. For a period of time, foreign media have made many reports in this regard, and some chambers of commerce and associations have also issued some research reports. We attach great importance to these reports and are also very concerned. We have also done some analysis and research. Judging from the content of some reports, we believe that some reports have objectively evaluated the implementation of "Made in China 2025". But there are also some research reports that raise these concerns and doubts. I think these doubts and worries are more of a lack of understanding of the situation in China, and there are some misunderstandings and misunderstandings.

First, high-tech industries have never been developed by protection. High-tech industries are the fundamental driving force for industrial upgrading and economic development. A common feature of these fields is high investment, high risk, and strong uncertainty. It is a common practice for all countries to provide certain guidance and support by the government. However, technological innovation and market competition depend on enterprises in the final analysis, and the government cannot replace or control them. We clearly stated in "Made in China 2025" that we must adhere to the basic principles of market leadership and government guidance, strengthen the dominant position of the enterprise, and stimulate the vitality and creativity of the enterprise. The government's role is mainly positioned to create a good policy environment for enterprise development.

Second, Made in China 2025 treats domestic and foreign companies equally. "Made in China 2025" and related policies and measures are applicable to all enterprises in China, whether they are domestic or foreign-funded enterprises, state-owned enterprises or other ownership enterprises, and even leading enterprises or small and micro enterprises. Therefore, there are no sayings and practices to suppress foreign-funded enterprises. On the contrary, in the process of implementing "Made in China 2025", we have been adhering to the concept of open development and win-win cooperation, using various bilateral and multilateral cooperation mechanisms to actively carry out international cooperation to create a good environment for practical cooperation between enterprises.

Third, the core technology cannot be bought with money. At present, developed countries have always restricted us in some technologies, equipment and products. I buy it, but you don't give it to me. I can only rely on my own efforts and overcome these bottlenecks and shortcomings by implementing major scientific and technological projects and major projects. Recently, some Chinese companies have acquired and merged foreign-funded companies out of their own strategic considerations. These are market behaviors and the companies' independent choices in the market. The Chinese government has never mandated it, and "Made in China 2025" also does not have this aspect. Requirements.

Xin Guobin emphasized that during the implementation process, I have also noticed that some companies have also encountered some unfair treatment abroad. Some countries have intensified the review of these acquisitions and mergers and acquisitions, and some of them are better than ours. We must do more and more. So in this regard, I hope everyone can treat this issue fairly and impartially.