Empowering Innovation: Zhang Bo's Vision for Shandong Binzhou _China Hongqiao_Empowering,Innovation,Zhang,Bo's,Vision,for,Shandong,Binzhou

China Hongqiao Group Co., Ltd. is one of the world’s largest aluminum producer covering the entire aluminum industry chain. It is specialized in thermoelectric, mining, and producing aluminum products, holding sustainability and social welfare at its core.

China Hongqiao is one of the world’s largest aluminum producer with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tonnes per year. Innovation-centered and quality-focused, it has a diverse product portfolio that covers the aluminum industry chain and extends into the energy sector.

As one of the largest aluminum producers in the world, China Hongqiao holds its core value of “from society and for society” and keeps committed to social welfare and environmental protection.

China Hongqiao is one of the world’s largest aluminum producers. It was listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2011 and it was included as constituent stock by Heng Seng Index Co., Ltd. in 2022. By the end of 2022, its total assets reached RMB 200.34 billion and the number of its employees exceeded 40,000.

It had subsidiaries include Shandong Hongqiao New Material Co., Ltd, Shandong Weiqiao Aluminum and Electricity Co., Ltd, Shandong Hongtuo Industrial Co., Ltd, Yunnan Hongqiao New Energy Co., Ltd, Shandong Hongchuang Aluminum Industry Holding Co., Ltd, and Indonesia PT. Well Harvest Winning Alumina Refinery. which make China Hongqiao one of largest aluminum manufacturer and one of the leading aluminum product manufacturers in the globe.

China Hongqiao employs more than 43,000 workers in its 11 production bases in China and overseas. Hongqiao is dedicated to providing a healthy, safe and comfortable working environment and diverse opportunities.

China Hongqiao Group Co., Ltd. was founded in Cayman Islands and listed on the main board of Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2011. By the end of 2018, it has a total assets of 176.7 billion yuan and more than 40000 employees. It is a large-scale enterprise integrating thermoelectricity

Zhang Bo, deputy to the 14th National People's Congress and chairman of China Hongqiao Group, emphasized the importance of strengtheningscientific and technological innovation platforms in Binzhou, China Hongqiao Group’s headquarters in Shandong province.

Key highlights from Zhang Bo's interview:

1. Advancements in Shandong Binzhou: Zhang Bo celebrated Shandong Binzhou's efforts in leveraging traditional and emerging industries to establish a solid network of innovation platforms such as the Bohai Advanced Technology Research Institute and the Weiqiao Institute of National Science and Technology; platforms which have seen substantial growth in number and variety.

2. Rapid Expansion of Innovation Platforms: Zhang Bo noted the significant increase in the number of high-energy science and technology innovation platforms in Binzhou City (totalling over 424). These platforms serve as hubs for top talent and contribute to breakthroughs in critical technologies, facilitating the transformation of scientific achievements into practical applications.

3. Lessons from Challenges and Opportunities: after addressing existing challenges, such as the need to improve platform quality and efficiency, broaden industry coverage, and address the shortage of entities involved in platform creation, Mr. Zhang Bo highlighted opportunities presented by ongoing technological developments, particularly in fields like big data, artificial intelligence, and advanced materials.

4. Proposed Strategies for Future Action: Zhang Bo suggested several strategies to overcome challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities. These include strengthening support from national institutions and leading local enterprises, focusing on key industries like high-end aluminum, smart technologies, and lightweight, and fostering collaboration between innovation and industrial chains.

In his remarks, Mr Zhang Bo highlighted the vital role of scientific and technological innovation platforms in driving economic growth. His recommendations provide a practical roadmap for future action, emphasizing strategic collaboration and targeted investment to propel Shandong Binzhou's innovation ecosystem forward.

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