On the afternoon of June 5, a special lecture was held as part of the “Wisdom Gathering Bayu” Grand Lecture Hall’s “33618” modern manufacturing cluster system knowledge training session. City Party Secretary Yuan Jiajun attended. Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and Director of the Institute of Industrial Artificial Intelligence at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Yu Haibin, was invited to give a special report.
Chairman of the Municipal People’s Congress Wang Jiong, Chairman of the Municipal Political Consultative Conference Cheng Lihua, and other municipal party standing committee members and leading officials attended. Deputy Municipal Party Secretary Chen Xinwu presided over the session.
Academician Yu Haibin has long been deeply engaged in the fields of industrial communication and distributed control, network collaboration, and intelligent manufacturing, making outstanding contributions to key industries such as equipment manufacturing and energy extraction in China. During the special lecture, he focused on the theme of intelligent robot technology and industry, providing a comprehensive and systematic explanation covering topics such as robots as a strategic technological direction, the history of intelligent robot development, the current state of robot technology and industry, and the future of intelligent robots.
The lecture closely followed the frontier trends of technological development and closely aligned with Chongqing’s industrial reality, further enhancing the understanding and grasp of the frontier trends in intelligent manufacturing and the development paths of new quality productive forces among officials at all levels. This is of great significance for promoting the high-quality development of the city’s manufacturing industry. After listening to the report, attendees expressed that they would deeply study and implement General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important expositions on building a strong manufacturing country, important expositions on artificial intelligence, and important instructions and spirit from his inspection of Chongqing. They will fully implement the deployments of the Sixth Plenary Sessions of the Municipal Party Committee, closely focus on the “33618” modern manufacturing cluster system and the “416” scientific and technological innovation layout, continuously expand high-growth industries such as intelligent robots, actively promote the “new star” industries to gain advantages on the track, intensify efforts to build an innovation-driven city, and accelerate the construction of an internationally competitive advanced manufacturing center and a nationally influential industrial innovation center, laying a more solid material and technological foundation for striving to write a Chinese-style modernization chapter for Chongqing.
The lecture was held via video. Heads of various municipal party committees, municipal government departments, democratic party municipal committees, relevant people’s organizations, municipal public institutions, some central units stationed in Chongqing, key municipal state-owned enterprises, large enterprises from central and other regions in Chongqing, relevant universities, research institutions, and private enterprises attended the main venue. District and county venues, as well as Chongqing High-tech Zone and Wansheng Economic Development Zone, set up sub-venues.
Wisdom Gathering Bayu Grand Lecture Hall
Wisdom Gathering Bayu Grand Lecture Hall is a cultural and educational venue located in Chongqing, China, designed to promote traditional Chinese wisdom and scholarly exchange. Its name reflects the “Bayu” region, an ancient name for the Chongqing area, and the hall serves as a modern platform for lectures and cultural activities. The site draws inspiration from the region’s rich history as a hub of intellectual and philosophical discourse, continuing this legacy in a contemporary setting.
Chinese Academy of Engineering
The Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) is a prestigious national academic institution in China, established in 1994 to provide strategic guidance and leadership in engineering and technological sciences. It was founded to promote innovation and development across various engineering fields, with its members elected from the country’s top engineers and scientists. The CAE plays a key role in advising the government on major engineering projects and national technological policies.
Institute of Industrial Artificial Intelligence at the Chinese Academy of Sciences
The Institute of Industrial Artificial Intelligence (IAI) at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) is a research institution focused on advancing AI technologies for industrial applications. Established to address key challenges in manufacturing, energy, and logistics, it integrates cutting-edge AI research with practical industrial needs. The institute builds on CAS’s long-standing expertise in automation and intelligent systems, contributing to China’s push for smart manufacturing and digital transformation.
Municipal People’s Congress
The Municipal People’s Congress is a key legislative body in Chinese cities, operating under the framework of the People’s Congress system established after the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949. It represents local citizens by enacting laws, approving budgets, and overseeing government work, with members elected for five-year terms. This system evolved from earlier Soviet-style models and was formalized in the 1982 Constitution, reflecting China’s socialist democracy.
Municipal Political Consultative Conference
The Municipal Political Consultative Conference refers to the local-level branch of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), an important political institution in China. Established alongside the national body in 1949, it serves as a platform for representatives from various political parties, social groups, and non-party personages to engage in political consultation, democratic supervision, and participation in local governance. Its history reflects the ongoing effort to incorporate diverse voices into China’s socialist political system.
Chongqing High-tech Zone
The Chongqing High-tech Zone, officially established in 1991, is a key national-level development area in southwestern China focused on innovation, technology, and industry. It has played a central role in Chongqing’s economic transformation, hosting research institutions and advanced manufacturing sectors such as electronics and intelligent equipment. Over the decades, it has grown into a major hub for high-tech enterprises and a driver of regional modernization.
Wansheng Economic Development Zone
The Wansheng Economic Development Zone is located in Chongqing, China, and was established to promote industrial growth and regional economic development. Historically, the area was known for its coal mining and heavy industry, but in recent decades it has undergone a transformation toward modern manufacturing, logistics, and tourism. Today, the zone focuses on attracting investment and fostering innovation, contributing to the broader economic expansion of southwest China.
