CCTV:

We have noticed that the term "high-quality development" appeared frequently in Sichuan's provincial government work report this year, appearing more than 30 times. Could you please elaborate on how Sichuan is prioritizing high-quality development as a key focus, and share some of the specific initiatives and measures being taken? Thank you.

Huang Qiang:

Thank you for your question. I will answer it. High-quality development is a long-term and challenging task. I will address this issue from the perspectives of our understanding, our approach, and the key breakthrough areas we have identified.

In terms of our understanding, Sichuan adheres to the guidance of the new development concept, emphasizing that development must be of high quality and can only be achieved through high-quality means. For the first time, this year's Sichuan provincial government work report lists significant progress in high-quality development as one of the important objectives, calling for a comparative assessment of real achievements in high-quality development among all regions in the province.

Regarding our work approach, Sichuan persistently considers sci-tech innovation as the primary driving force for high-quality development. We advocate the integrated advancement of science and technology, industry, education, and talent. While Sichuan possesses abundant innovation resources, there is still a disconnect between research and production. How can we resolve this issue? To address this, we have taken the lead in establishing technology innovation centers or innovation consortia with enterprises as the main entities, bridging the gap between "labs" and "production lines." We strongly encourage, motivate, and embrace disruptive, cutting-edge, and pioneering innovations. While emphasizing innovation from "zero to one," we also focus on breakthrough innovations, enabling more research achievements to quickly transform into industrial products and development outcomes. For instance, heavy-duty gas turbines are often referred to as the "heart" of many significant equipment in national industries. After 13 years of dedicated efforts, Dongfang Electric Corporation independently developed and commercially deployed the first domestically produced F-class 50 MW heavy-duty gas turbine, breaking foreign monopolies. The media have praised this achievement as a source of pride for China. We have supported leading enterprises in establishing seven innovation consortia in areas such as green hydrogen, vanadium-titanium, and humanoid robotics, breaking through several key core technologies and developing multiple significant products.

In breaking through bottlenecks, Sichuan persists in utilizing innovative mechanisms to overcome institutional barriers. When progress stagnates, we rely on innovation, and when innovation faces obstacles, reforms become necessary. We approach the challenges and difficulties encountered in achieving development goals with a mindset of reform and innovative solutions, making incremental changes that lead to profound transformations. We persevere and strive for long-term, impactful results. For example, the Sichuan-Tibet Railway is the most challenging railway project in human history. The section under construction from Ya'an to Nyingchi will traverse seven rivers, eight mountain peaks, and over 200 active fault zones – a feat akin to building a "giant roller coaster" amidst towering mountains and steep ridges. We are exploring the creation of a "testing ground" for the new system for mobilizing resources nationwide. This involves enterprises and local governments jointly establishing the National Sichuan-Tibet Railway Technology Innovation Center, integrating the strengths of different systems to form a cohesive force. We have already overcome, and continues to tackle engineering challenges associated with this global project of the century. Thank you.