When Zhang Guoqing conducted his research in Shandong, he emphasized accelerating the development advanced manufacturing industry clusters and further deepening the reform of state-owned enterprises.

On the 7th and 8th, Zhang Guoqing, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, conducted research in Qingdao, Shandong Province on the development of advanced manufacturing industry clusters and the deepening reform of state-owned enterprises. He emphasized the need to accelerate the development of advanced manufacturing industry clusters, promote the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation, further deepen the reform of state-owned enterprises, and better leverage the strategic support role of the state-owned economy. Zhang Guoqing visited companies in industries such as smart home appliances, rail transportation, marine equipment, and instruments, to learn in detail about their production and operation, research and development, transformation and upgrading, and cluster development. He emphasized that the development of advanced manufacturing industry clusters is a key driver for the industry to move towards the middle and high end, and to enhance the resilience and security levels of the industrial chain and supply chain. It is necessary to adhere to technological innovation leading industrial upgrading, put greater effort into strengthening original innovation and tackling key core technologies and key common technologies, and solidify the technological foundation. Zhang Guoqing stressed the need to deepen reform and strengthen, optimize and expand state-owned enterprises.