Shanghai's Pudong sets sights on higher-level opening up and hardcore industries

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Pudong New Area will lead more pioneering efforts in the service industry, digital trade and cross-border data flows to further advance its higher level of opening-up, Li Zheng,…

Pudong New Area will lead more pioneering efforts in the service industry, digital trade and cross-border data flows to further advance its higher level of opening-up, Li Zheng, the district's Party secretary, said on Friday.

Li made these remarks during a promotional conference at the 9th China International Import Expo, which is underway in Shanghai until Nov 10.

Pudong will focus on the development of 10 hardcore industries such as artificial intelligence, civil aviation and shipbuilding. Innovation results achieved at the technology front should be better integrated into industries to generate new growth engines. AI should be applied in more scenarios and industries so that new technologies and products can be nurtured in the district.

Wu Jincheng, head of Pudong New Area, underlined the importance of international cooperation and cross-border innovation.

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