Since the beginning of this year, global economic and trade frictions have intensified. Under the shadow of tariffs, "Made in China" has maintained a stable trend

The added value of industrial enterprises above designated size increased by 6.5% year-on-year, the added value of high-tech manufacturing increased by 9.7% year-on-year, and the output of new energy vehicles and industrial robots increased by 45.4% and 26% respectively year-on-year... The newly released economic data for the first quarter has sketched out an upward trend for one industry after another against the odds.

If we extend the timeline of observation, we can further feel the resolute steps of the major country's industry: In recent years, in the face of one test after another, it has always maintained a stable scale and volume. The "new three" have risen, 5G and humanoid robots have led the world, and one industry after another has accelerated its growth and continued to expand.

The trials of wind and rain have forged the resilient strength of "Made in China", and have also made many Chinese enterprises more determined. The more uncertain factors they face, the more they must overcome difficulties and forge ahead, firmly grasping the initiative in development.

It is necessary to have a solid foundation and, more importantly, the motivation to move forward. When challenges follow one after another, how can we enhance continuity and competitiveness? "Marching Forward towards the New - China's industries respond through practice."

Continuously increasing technological investment - Amid tariff frictions, Ma Jianrong, the chairman of clothing manufacturer Shenzhou International, has chosen to forge a resilient supply chain.

Having been deeply involved in the clothing industry for over 30 years, Ma Jianrong has experienced the reduction in demand caused by the financial crisis and also faced the risk of orders being transferred to the surrounding areas. All these ups and downs have made him deeply realize that in the face of difficulties, only strength can be relied upon.

We develop high-end fabrics and build smart factories. Every year, at least half of our profits are invested in equipment upgrades and process improvements. From fabric orders to garment delivery, the fastest time is only 10 days. By striving for excellence in manufacturing, Shenzhou has built up an advantage beyond cost in the "red ocean market", with its net profit margin remaining stable at 20% for many years.

China has a complete range of industrial categories and a well-developed industrial system. However, to achieve an overall upgrade, it is necessary to move up the mid-to-low end and lay out the high-end, so as to adapt to the new situation.

Take the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries as the top priority in building a modern industrial system: The textile industry increases the research and development of new materials and introduces technologies such as AI to reshape the production process; The steel industry has entered a stage of "reduced development and stock optimization", with the application density of robots in key enterprises reaching 65 units (sets) per 10,000 people. The electronics industry is constantly innovating, with foldable screen mobile phones leading the market... In response to demand bottlenecks and homogeneous competition, the "world's factory" is moving towards high-end, intelligent and green development, presenting a new look.

From new energy vehicles to high-end medical equipment and operating systems, behind the growth of each Chinese industry, there is the support of a large market. Facing the complex internal and external environment, based on the important rear of the domestic market and firmly grasping the strategic starting point of expanding domestic demand, the profound meaning of the strategy is fully demonstrated.

According to statistics, among the hundreds of thousands of enterprises in China with export performance in 2024, nearly 85% of them also engage in domestic sales business, with domestic sales accounting for nearly 75% of their total sales.

Facing external fluctuations, many enterprises will choose to turn to the domestic market. Meanwhile, the domestic consumption upgrade is in line with the high-end development stage of industries, which also creates conditions for enhancing the competitiveness of enterprises and industries. Xu Zhaoyuan, deputy director of the Industrial Economics Research Department of the Development Research Center of The State Council, said.

Deeply cultivating the domestic market does not mean being closed off. By making good use of the two markets and two resources, China's industries have made great strides to go global, broadening their horizons, weathering storms, enhancing their capabilities and creating opportunities.

From the elimination of foreign investment access restrictions in the manufacturing sector to the opening up of more pilot projects in value-added telecommunications, biotechnology and other fields, China has continuously increased its openness and cooperation, promoting the enhancement of its industrial competitiveness and facilitating the optimization and upgrading of the global industrial and supply chains.

From the arduous exploration at the beginning of the reform and opening up to forging ahead in the world economy, China's industries have been climbing over obstacles and overcoming difficulties all along. Wind and rain are the norm; being undeterred by wind and rain is one's mindset; and forging ahead through wind and rain is one's state of mind.

It is undeniable that there are still many challenges at present: the great changes unseen in a century are accelerating, some domestic industries are at the middle and lower ends of the value chain, and the "bottleneck" issues in some key areas have not been fundamentally resolved.

However, the super-large-scale market, complete industrial system, and the inherent driving force, resilience and potential of economic development have given China's industries the confidence to forge ahead. In responding to one challenge after another, China's industries have developed a more stable core and cultivated the ability for sustainable development.

Facing the changing international situation, Anta has accelerated its overseas expansion against the trend and announced that it will acquire the German clothing brand Jack Wolfskin (Chinese name: Wolf Claw) in full. "Not to be China's Nike, but to be the Anta of the world." Ding Shizhong, the chairman of the board of directors of the group, is full of confidence.

This is the Chinese industry that keeps growing in the wind and rain. The journey leads to the sea, and beneath our feet lies the land.

(Source: Xinhua News Agency)