The General Office of the People's Government of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has issued a notice on several measures to enhance the stability and competitiveness of Guangxi's key industrial and supply chains.

People's Governments of all cities and counties, as well as all constituent departments and directly affiliated institutions of the Autonomous Region People's Government:

"The Several Measures on Enhancing the Stability and Competitiveness of Guangxi's Key Industrial and Supply Chains" have been approved by the People's Government of the Autonomous Region. They are now being distributed to you; please ensure thorough implementation.

July 2, 2020

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Several Measures to Enhance the Stability and Competitiveness of Guangxi's Key Industrial and Supply Chains

To thoroughly implement the decisions and arrangements of the CPC Central Committee, the State Council, the Autonomous Region Party Committee, and the Autonomous Region People's Government on comprehensively advancing COVID-19 prevention and control alongside economic and social development, enhance the stability and competitiveness of our region's critical industrial chains and supply chains, and promote high-quality industrial growth, these measures have been formulated.

I. General Requirements

(1) Guiding Ideology. Guided by the Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, we will uphold the new development philosophy, pursue high-quality development, deepen supply-side structural reforms, steadily advance the "six stabilizations" efforts, fully implement the "six guarantees" tasks, accelerate the coordinated resumption of work and production across the entire industrial chain, strengthen and enhance critical industrial chains, elevate the sophistication of our industrial foundations and the modernization of our industrial chains, and build a secure, stable, and efficient industrial and supply chain system. This will drive industrial transformation and upgrading, fostering high-quality growth across all sectors.

(II) Basic Principles.

Market-led, government-guided. We will comprehensively deepen reform, fully leveraging the market’s decisive role in resource allocation, strengthening the primary position of enterprises, and unleashing their vitality and creativity. At the same time, we’ll refine supporting policies, optimize industrial layouts, enhance the efficiency of factor allocation, and foster a favorable environment for the development of the entire industry chain.

Highlight priorities and implement tailored strategies for each chain. Focusing on key pillar industry chains and strategic emerging industry chains, we will remain problem-oriented and adopt a "one-chain, one-strategy" approach to drive coordinated resumption of production across the entire value chain, while strengthening and reinforcing critical supply chains.

Driven by innovation and empowered by technology, we are fostering the integration of scientific and technological advancements with industrial chain development. By refining policies that support innovation, we aim to break through a batch of critical, cross-cutting technologies in key areas, strengthening the ability of innovation to underpin industrial growth and elevating the overall competitiveness of both industrial and supply chains.

Open up for cooperation and pursue common development. Actively integrate into the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, proactively take on the transfer of industrial chains from eastern regions, and comprehensively enhance the level of regional industrial chain collaboration. Vigorously leverage global resources and markets to encourage industries to deeply participate in the global division of labor within industrial and supply chains.

(III) Development Goals.

By the end of 2020, six major industrial chains—automotive, machinery, electronic information, high-end metal new materials, high-end green home furnishings, and biopharmaceuticals—had fully resumed work and production, with large-scale industrial enterprises essentially achieving full-capacity output.

By the end of 2022, significant progress had been made in strengthening and supplementing key industrial chains, with new breakthroughs achieved in critical components and advanced technologies. A robust automotive industry chain centered around Liuzhou has taken shape, alongside a machinery industry chain primarily based in Liuzhou and Yulin, and an electronic information industry chain led by Beihai, Guilin, and Nanning. Additionally, a high-end metal新材料 industry chain focusing on Fangchenggang, Baise, and Hechi, a green, high-end petrochemical industry chain anchored in Qinzhou, and a premium green home furnishing industry chain centered in Guigang, Chongzuo, and Liuzhou have emerged as key pillar industries. Meanwhile, strategic emerging industry chains—such as the next-generation communication equipment sector dominated by Nanning and Beihai, the lithium-battery new energy materials cluster centered in Yulin, the biopharmaceutical industry spanning Wuzhou, Guilin, and Nanning, and the high-end environmental protection equipment sector led by Nanning, Guilin, and Liuzhou—are gradually taking root. Efforts are underway to position several of these industry chains as nationally significant ones.

II. Deeply Advance Collaborative Resumption of Production Across Industrial Chains

(4) Focus on the "Three Lists" to drive collaborative resumption of production across industrial chains. Focusing on six key industrial chains—automotive, machinery, electronic information, advanced metal new materials, high-end green home furnishings, and biopharmaceuticals—we will refine "three lists": a list of priority enterprises, a list of upstream and downstream core-related companies, and a list of identified challenges. This will enable us to strengthen operational coordination, establish a rapid problem-solving mechanism, and adopt tailored strategies—such as "one strategy per chain" and "one strategy per enterprise"—to help businesses tackle cross-provincial and cross-border collaboration issues within their industrial and supply chains. Our goal is to fully address bottlenecks and reconnect broken links, ensuring seamless flow throughout the ecosystem. (Lead Unit: Autonomous Region Department of Industry and Information Technology; Supporting Units: Members of the Autonomous Region Task Force for Coordinating Industrial Chain Resumption of Work and Production, the Autonomous Region Foreign Affairs Office, and the People's Governments of all prefecture-level cities)

(5) Strengthen the supply assurance for critical components and key raw materials. Establish a management mechanism for compiling a list of critical components and key raw materials that represent "choke points" in priority industrial chains, and implement a domestic substitution plan. Encourage enterprises such as SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Co., Ltd. (hereafter referred to as SAIC-GMW), Dongfeng Liuzhou Automobile Co., Ltd. (hereafter referred to as Dongfeng Liuzhou Auto), and others to accelerate the stockpiling of critical components like chips and sensors. Meanwhile, Guangxi LiuGong Group Co., Ltd. (hereafter referred to as LiuGong Group) should expedite its reserves of hydraulic parts, engines, radiators, and other essential components, while Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Group Co., Ltd. (hereafter referred to as Yuchai Group) should speed up the procurement of key components such as fuel/gas supply systems, voltage regulators, and pressure reducers, thereby preventing potential disruptions in the supply of imported parts. Additionally, support electronic information companies like Nanning Fugui Precision Industry Co., Ltd. in identifying domestically produced alternatives for imported components, including circuit boards and capacitors. (Lead Unit: Autonomous Region Department of Industry and Information Technology; Supporting Units: Members of the Autonomous Region Task Force for Coordinating Industrial Chain Resumption of Work and Production, and the People's Governments of all relevant prefecture-level cities)

(6) Accelerate the completion and commissioning of major projects. Implement a checklist-based management system for major project construction, accelerate the approval and disbursement of direct equity investment funds for emerging industries and the Industrial High-Quality Development Fund, and coordinate solutions to challenges such as energy consumption, labor needs, land use, and logistics encountered during project implementation. In 2020, we will push for the completion and commissioning of more than 60 "Double Hundred, Double New" industrial projects. Additionally, we will speed up the introduction of projects like dipotassium phosphate and ammonium polyphosphate to effectively address the issue of disposing of by-products from copper smelting. (Lead Units: Autonomous Region Department of Industry and Information Technology, National Development and Reform Commission; Supporting Unit: People's Governments of All Prefecture-Level Cities)

(7) Strengthen the implementation and delivery of business-benefiting policies. Simplify the funding application processes for labor subsidies, rent reductions, and other financial incentives, and accelerate the disbursement of funds benefiting businesses. All funds allocated under the policies supporting enterprises resuming work and production must be fully disbursed by the end of September 2020. Additionally, implement the policy on procuring and storing key high-end metal新材料 products, and formulate a Guangxi aluminum ingot procurement and storage plan. Furthermore, designate critical stainless steel raw materials such as nickel and chromium as strategic resources, maintaining them in regular reserves according to predetermined stock levels. (Lead units: Autonomous Region Department of Industry and Information Technology, Department of Human Resources and Social Security, Department of Finance; Supporting units: People's Governments of all prefecture-level cities)

(8) Further reduce business costs. Increase the total volume of electricity market-based transactions and expand the scope of these transactions. Extend until the end of 2020 the policy of reducing electricity prices by 5% for large industrial users (excluding high-energy-consuming sectors) and for general commercial and industrial customers. Additionally, enhance the inspection capabilities and efficiency of electronic information products at the Pingxiang and Dongzhong ports, thereby accelerating the import and export clearance process for such goods. (Responsible Units: Autonomous Region Department of Industry and Information Technology, Development and Reform Commission, Department of Commerce, Guangxi Power Grid Corporation, Nanning Customs)

(9) Promote consumption of key industrial products. We will enhance the construction of enterprise production and sales matchmaking platforms, organize online and offline supply-demand matching events, support enterprises in participating in national-level trade fairs and exhibitions, and facilitate the shift of export products to domestic sales. Additionally, we will launch the "Cars into 100 Enterprises" initiative, encouraging companies like SAIC-GM-Wuling to offer group-buying promotions tailored to large enterprises within the region. Furthermore, we will host the Guangxi High-end Green Home Products Expo to expand consumer markets and boost product visibility. We’ll also help leading high-end metal新材料 enterprises establish long-term supply-and-demand partnerships with major regional construction projects, enabling them to quickly clear inventory. Finally, we’ll promote renowned and high-quality pharmaceutical products to be included in the National Essential Medicines List and the National Medical Insurance Catalog, while supporting key pharmaceutical companies in accelerating their efforts to achieve consistency evaluations of generic drug quality and efficacy, as well as obtaining GMP certification. (Lead units: Autonomous Region Department of Industry and Information Technology, Department of Commerce, Drug Administration Bureau, and Market Supervision Bureau; Supporting units: Autonomous Region Development and Reform Commission, Forestry Bureau, and Department of Transport)

III. Organize and Launch a Special Action to Strengthen and Supplement Key Industrial Chains

(10) Build the automotive industry chain. Leveraging key enterprises, we will build a modern, fully integrated automotive industry chain with a prominent brand and comprehensive systems. We will accelerate the development of mid-to-high-end vehicle products, deeply implementing SAIC-GM-Wuling's "Cross-10 Project" to create high-quality, sporty multi-purpose vehicles and mid-size sedans, while also launching new Baojun models such as the CN300S. Additionally, we'll promote localized production of foundational materials and critical components, boosting large-scale manufacturing capacity for automotive steel and aluminum. Furthermore, we'll expedite the construction of key powertrain projects, including the 2.0T engine and GM's front-wheel-drive 6AT automatic transmission, ultimately driving the local automotive parts supply rate up to 70%. Finally, we'll advance the "New Four Modernizations" of the automotive industry—namely, electrification, connectivity, intelligence, and sharing—while accelerating the construction of Guoxuan High-Tech's next-generation power battery project and attracting cutting-edge initiatives like automotive advanced driver-assistance system controllers, electric drive motors with motor controllers, and charging/discharging modules. (Lead Unit: Autonomous Region Department of Industry and Information Technology; Supporting Units: People's Governments of All Relevant Prefecture-Level Cities)

(11) Expand the machinery industry chain. Leveraging enterprises such as LiuGong Group and Yuchai Group, we will advance the construction of Guangxi Intelligent Manufacturing City (Liuzhou), Guangxi Advanced Equipment Manufacturing City (Yulin), and Nanning High-end Equipment Manufacturing City, aiming to build a technologically advanced, fully integrated machinery industry chain with strong international competitiveness. We will strengthen local component-supply capabilities by supporting key enterprises like LiuGong Group in introducing complementary projects such as radiator assemblies, tracks, and gearboxes, while assisting Yuchai Group in bringing in components like camshafts and post-treatment systems for China VI engines. Additionally, we will accelerate the development of major projects, including LiuGong’s drive axles and Yuchai’s China VI engines, thereby boosting the local supply rates for construction machinery and internal combustion engines to 60% and 50%, respectively. Meanwhile, we will expedite new product R&D efforts, encouraging LiuGong Group to speed up the development of innovative products such as new-energy construction machinery, smart remote-controlled loaders, and autonomous loaders. At the same time, Yuchai Group will be supported in researching and producing non-road T4 diesel engines and marine power engines, among other cutting-edge products. Finally, we will expand the instrumentation and metering industry by building on the existing industrial foundations in Liuzhou and Guilin. This includes fostering enterprises to develop industrial automation measurement and control instruments, as well as large-scale, high-precision scientific testing and analytical equipment. We will also attract smart meter manufacturers, stimulating the clustering and growth of related component suppliers, ultimately creating a thriving instrumentation and metering industry cluster. (Lead Unit: Autonomous Region Department of Industry and Information Technology; Supporting Units: Autonomous Region Development and Reform Commission, People's Governments of all relevant prefecture-level cities)

(12) Extend the electronic information industry chain. Establish the Beihai, Guilin, and Nanning electronic information industry bases, and accelerate the development of a complete, highly innovative electronic information industrial chain. **Mobile Phone Industry:** Building on the foundation of companies like Guilin Shenzhen Technology Co., Ltd., we will attract supporting projects in areas such as complete device manufacturing and electronic components. This includes speeding up the construction of projects like the Shenzhen Technology Intelligent Manufacturing Base and the GuiDian-Huawei Kunpeng Joint Innovation Center, with the goal of boosting the local first-tier component sourcing rate to 50%. **New Display Industry:** Leveraging enterprises such as Guangxi HKC Smart Display Co., Ltd. and Guangxi Taijia Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd., we will introduce manufacturers of key materials like polarizing films and driver chips. Simultaneously, we’ll expedite the development of projects including Guilin Meiying Display Screens and Beihai Hanboke Touch Module, aiming to raise the local first-tier component sourcing rate to 50%. **Electroacoustic Products Industry:** Focusing on companies like Guangxi Ruitai Technology Co., Ltd., we will expand into smart audio-visual systems and electroacoustic components. Key projects, such as Nanning Goertek Smart Hardware and Wuzhou Guoguang Electronics, will be accelerated to drive the local first-tier component sourcing rate up to 60%. (Lead Unit: Autonomous Region Department of Industry and Information Technology; Supporting Units: Autonomous Region Big Data Development Bureau, National Development and Reform Commission, Beibu Gulf Office, and the People's Governments of all relevant prefecture-level cities)

(13) Strengthen the high-end metal new materials industry chain. Focusing on sectors such as machinery, automotive, rail transit, and aerospace, we are building a high-end metal new materials industrial chain that ensures reliable raw material supply, boasts a robust smelting foundation, and excels in advanced processing and deep customization. **Stainless Steel New Materials Industry:** We are developing a comprehensive, end-to-end industrial chain—from stainless steel smelting and rolling to precision processing and the production of application-oriented products. Anchored by enterprises like Guangxi Beibu Gulf New Materials Co., Ltd. and Guangxi Liugang Zhongjin Stainless Steel Co., Ltd., this initiative leverages key industrial bases in Fangchenggang, Yulin, Beihai, and Wuzhou. It prioritizes advancing projects such as the Liugang Zhongjin nickel-iron smelting facility, accelerating the industrial application of innovative materials like new and high-density alloys. Ultimately, the goal is to establish a nationally significant R&D and manufacturing hub for stainless steel new materials. **Copper New Materials Industry:** We are constructing a full industrial chain for copper—spanning from refined copper concentrate to electrolytic copper, followed by copper material processing and finally into end-use copper products. This initiative is led by companies such as Guangxi Nanguo Copper Industry Co., Ltd. (referred to as Nanguo Copper) and Guangxi Jinchuan Nonferrous Metals Co., Ltd. It aims to address existing gaps in copper strip, copper rod, and copper foil processing, while fostering the development of high-value-added products like power and electrical equipment, precision control cables, and motor components. Additionally, we are expediting the construction of key projects including Phase II and Phase III of Nanguo Copper, Zhengwei Yulin New Materials Industrial City, and Xinke Copper Precision Electronic Copper Strip facilities. Our ambition is to boost the local conversion rate of electrolytic copper in our region to 60%. **Aluminum New Materials Industry:** We are creating a national-level industrial chain that integrates bauxite mining, alumina production, primary aluminum smelting, advanced aluminum processing, aluminum product manufacturing, and the recycling of aluminum scrap—all supported by complementary industries. This initiative seeks to establish a premier national eco-friendly aluminum base. Led by enterprises such as Chinalco Guangxi Branch and Guangxi NanNan Aluminum Processing Co., Ltd., it promotes the construction of cutting-edge aluminum processing projects and fosters the expansion of downstream industries. Key priorities include advancing aluminum applications in automotive components like car bodies and wheels, as well as in transportation sectors such as rail transit and shipbuilding alloy systems. Meanwhile, we’re also driving growth in electronics-focused aluminum products, including premium exterior parts for high-end electronics and medium-to-high voltage electronic aluminum foils. Additionally, we’re expanding aerospace-grade aluminum applications, such as precision castings, high-performance aluminum alloy materials, and advanced aerospace components. To accelerate progress, we are intensifying efforts to build the Baise Eco-Aluminum Industry Demonstration Base, the Guangxi Eco-Aluminum Industrial Base (located in Fangchenggang), and the Nanning High-End Aluminum Industry Base. Our ultimate goal is to raise the local conversion rate of primary aluminum to 70%. (Lead Unit: Autonomous Region Department of Industry and Information Technology; Supporting Units: Autonomous Region Development and Reform Commission, People's Governments of all relevant prefecture-level cities)

(14) Develop a green, high-end petrochemical industry chain. Focusing on Qinzhou and Beihai, we will optimize the industrial structure, steadily expand the scale of the refining and petrochemical industry, extend the mid- and downstream industrial chains, and elevate the industry toward higher-end, greener development. This will involve building an integrated refining-petrochemical industrial chain and a diversified olefin industrial chain. In Qinzhou, priority will be given to developing the refining—ethylene/propylene/aromatics industrial chain, as well as the light hydrocarbon cracking—ethylene/propylene chain and the coal-to-chemicals—ethylene/propylene chain. Meanwhile, Beihai will concentrate on advancing the refining—propylene/aromatics industrial chain. We will also promote the development of high-value-added organic raw materials, general-purpose chemical products, electronic chemicals, and other fine chemicals. Additionally, we’ll increase the share of green chemical new materials such as functional materials, high-performance synthetic materials, and biodegradable materials, thereby driving growth in related industries like rubber plastics and textile chemicals. Efforts will accelerate the construction of integrated projects, including Huayi Qinzhou Chemical New Materials, Hengyi Qinzhou High-End Green Chemical Fiber, Tongkun Beibu Gulf Green Petrochemical, Sinopec Beihai Refining & Chemical, and PetroChina Qinzhou Refining & Chemical. At the same time, we will actively attract large-scale refining-petrochemical integration projects and renowned domestic and international enterprises, aiming to establish a comprehensive, green, and high-end petrochemical industry chain. Ultimately, this will help create a nationally unique "oil, coal, gas, and salt"-diversified green petrochemical industry system. (Lead units: Autonomous Region Development and Reform Commission, Department of Industry and Information Technology, Beibu Gulf Office; Supporting units: People's Governments of all relevant prefecture-level cities)

(15) Expand the biopharmaceutical industry chain. Leveraging key pharmaceutical enterprises, we will build a distinctive, comprehensive biopharmaceutical industry chain. For the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ethnic Medicine sector: Based on Guangxi Wuzhou Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Ltd. and Guilin Sanjin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., we will strengthen the research and development as well as production of proprietary Chinese medicines and natural remedies. This will help solidify a robust TCM and ethnic medicine industry chain that integrates cutting-edge TCM technologies, innovative production processes, new product development, and the secondary innovation of time-tested, high-quality products. In the chemical pharmaceutical industry: Building on the strengths of Guilin Huaxin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and Guangxi Kailun Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. in developing chemical APIs, and leveraging Guilin Nan Yao Co., Ltd. and Guangxi Nanning Baihui Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. for chemical formulations, we will actively attract complementary enterprises. This initiative will accelerate efforts to achieve consistency evaluations of generic drugs in terms of quality and efficacy, while also intensifying research into breakthrough new medications targeting major diseases like cancer. Ultimately, this will create a specialized chemical pharmaceutical industry chain that encompasses R&D outsourcing, as well as the development, manufacturing, and distribution of both innovative and generic drugs. For the medical device industry: Centered around Guilin Youlite Electronic Group Co., Ltd. and Guangxi Juxing Medical Device Co., Ltd., we will expedite the construction of demonstration parks for medical devices in Nanning and Guilin. At the same time, we will proactively nurture and expand a medical device industry chain that spans across innovative device R&D and design, advanced manufacturing, rigorous product testing, sophisticated packaging, and efficient logistics and distribution. Lastly, in the medical technology services sector: We will support the growth of third-party medical testing institutions in Nanning, with companies like Guangxi Huayin Medical Testing Co., Ltd. serving as the foundation. By accelerating the seamless integration of R&D, manufacturing, and other critical stages, we aim to drive continuous upgrades and optimizations in medical testing equipment and consumable products. Over time, this will help establish a medical technology services industry chain that prioritizes innovation, centers on manufacturing excellence, and ultimately delivers advanced medical solutions to end-users through comprehensive testing services. To further bolster local supply capabilities, we will speed up the development of Guangxi’s “Customized Medicinal Herb Gardens.” Key projects include establishing the Quanzhou Jinhuai Standardized Demonstration Planting Base, the Fuchuan Liangmianzhen CR Sanjiu Chinese Herbal Medicine Planting Demonstration Base, and the Hechi Guangdougen Planting Base—each serving as vital hubs for cultivating high-quality medicinal materials. (Lead units: Autonomous Region Department of Industry and Information Technology, Health Commission; Supporting units: Autonomous Region Administration of Drug Supervision, Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, and the People's Governments of all relevant prefecture-level cities)

(Sixteen) Building a high-end, green home furnishing industry chain. Based on enterprises such as Guangxi Forestry Group Co., Ltd., Guangxi Sen Gong Group Co., Ltd., Guangxi Zhiguang Furniture Group Co., Ltd., and Guangxi Fenglin Wood Industry Group Co., Ltd., we will build a comprehensive, high-end green home furnishing industry chain spanning from raw material bases to engineered boards and finally to premium eco-friendly home products. We aim to scale up and strengthen the engineered board industry by focusing on high-tech board products like lightweight fiberboards and ultra-strong particleboards. Meanwhile, we will accelerate the construction of key projects such as the Xinyewei oriented strand board project in Heng County and the technological upgrade of Shangsi Hualin’s ultra-thin, high-density fiberboard facility, thereby boosting both the industry’s scale and product quality. To further develop the furniture sector, we will prioritize the production of customized whole-house furniture, personalized kitchen cabinets, and fully finished residential furnishings. Additionally, we’ll advance critical projects like the intelligent panel furniture production line upgrade at Zhiguang and the construction of Oukaro’s Industry 4.0 customized home furnishing line, driving the industry toward higher-end, premium furniture solutions. Finally, we will enhance the supporting industrial chain for adhesives, hardware components, and other accessories. This includes encouraging companies to develop formaldehyde-free adhesives, decorative papers, slides, hinges, and other innovative products. We’ll also attract leading furniture component manufacturers to establish themselves in the region, fostering robust growth across the entire supply chain. Moreover, we will bolster timber imports by establishing international timber trading centers and import-processing hubs in cities like Qinzhou, Beihai, and Fangchenggang. These initiatives will ensure a steady supply of high-quality raw materials, providing crucial support for the entire high-end, green home furnishing industry chain. (Lead Unit: Autonomous Region Forestry Bureau; Supporting Units: Autonomous Region Department of Industry and Information Technology, People's Governments of all relevant prefecture-level cities)

(17) Foster emerging, future-oriented industrial chains with competitive advantages. Strengthen traditional advantageous industries, and accelerate the development of emerging sectors such as new-energy vehicles, fifth-generation mobile communication (5G) equipment and applications, high-end equipment manufacturing, and cutting-edge new materials, thereby fostering a number of thriving, industry-specific innovation chains. **New-Energy Vehicle Industry Chain:** Focus on developing pure electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles for passenger cars, while prioritizing pure electric buses and fuel-cell-powered trucks for commercial vehicles. Building upon the strengths of enterprises like SAIC-GM-Wuling and Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor, we will establish a core technology system for the "three-electric systems," expand the supporting industrial chain covering batteries, motors, and electronic control systems, and drive the local component sourcing rate up to 60%, steadily scaling up the overall size of the new-energy vehicle industry. **5G Equipment and Application Industry Chain:** Promote the development of 5G-ready mobile devices, advanced routers, and other 5G equipment based on IPv6 and 5G standards, boosting the local first-tier component sourcing rate to 30%. Additionally, we will advance the integration of 5G with intelligent manufacturing, deploying 5G-based industrial internet solutions in key sectors such as automotive production. **High-End Equipment Manufacturing Industry Chain:** Prioritize the development of high-end CNC equipment, rail transit systems, marine engineering equipment, industrial robots, and drones, aiming to raise the local component sourcing rate to 30% and creating vibrant equipment manufacturing clusters in cities like Nanning, Liuzhou, Guilin, Yulin, and Qinzhou. **Cutting-Edge New Materials Industry Chain:** Concentrate on advancing lithium-manganese-based new-energy battery technologies, rare earth materials, graphene, and other pioneering new materials. Specifically, we will enhance the local material conversion rate to 50%, with a focus on producing core products such as ternary cathode materials for new-energy vehicle power batteries, along with innovative energy-storage materials. Notably, projects like the 700,000-ton lithium-battery material facility in Yulin will be actively pursued, helping to establish an integrated industry chain spanning refining, chemical processing, and materials production for new-energy battery applications. Furthermore, we will intensify research, development, production, and industrialization efforts in rare-earth new materials, emphasizing high-performance rare-earth permanent magnet materials, next-generation rare-earth hydrogen storage technologies, rare-earth catalytic materials, and functional ceramic products. This strategic focus will transform our abundant rare-earth resources into significant industrial advantages. In addition, we will vigorously develop a range of competitive graphene-based products, including graphene composites, lubrication materials, and energy-storage solutions, further solidifying China's leadership in this transformative field. (Lead units: Autonomous Region Development and Reform Commission, Department of Industry and Information Technology, Big Data Development Bureau; Supporting units: Autonomous Region Department of Science and Technology, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Ecology and Environment, Department of Transport, and the People's Governments of all relevant prefecture-level cities)

4. Foster and Enhance the Dual-Circulation Industrial and Supply Chain System

(18) Establish overseas raw material supply and security bases. Strengthen cooperation with countries such as ASEAN, South America, and Africa in raw material development, supporting enterprises in establishing supply bases for iron ore, copper mines, and other raw materials through acquisitions, investments, and other means. Deepen mineral resource collaboration with ASEAN nations, encouraging our region's geological exploration teams and enterprises to conduct overseas mineral exploration, apply for mining rights, and set up joint overseas mining ventures. Additionally, enhance chemical industry capacity cooperation with ASEAN countries like Brunei, and support Guangxi’s Baise Key Development and Opening-up Pilot Zone in bolstering cross-border partnerships with neighboring nations to create a transboundary mineral cooperation industrial park. Furthermore, promote leading high-end metal新材料 enterprises to establish shared platforms for ore procurement, addressing supply chain challenges arising from fragmented purchasing practices. (Lead Units: Autonomous Region Department of Commerce, Department of Industry and Information Technology; Supporting Units: Autonomous Region Development and Reform Commission, Department of Natural Resources, and the People's Governments of all relevant prefecture-level cities)

(19) Strengthen international cooperation in technology and equipment. Implement a global innovation resource attraction plan, strategically planning and building international cooperation platforms for science and technology innovation. Support regions across the area in introducing foreign technologies, equipment, and enterprises to align with local industrial chain development, fostering synergistic growth through industrial application and localized supporting production. Additionally, encourage enterprises to "go global," facilitating mergers and acquisitions of overseas tech firms by key players in industries such as machinery and automotive. Collaborate with renowned foreign universities and research institutions to establish strategic partnerships, resulting in the establishment of more than 10 overseas R&D and engineering centers. Leveraging events like the China-ASEAN Expo, organize Sino-foreign science, technology, and innovation investment conferences. (Lead units: Autonomous Region Department of Industry and Information Technology, Department of Science and Technology; Supporting units: Autonomous Region Development and Reform Commission, Department of Commerce, Guangxi Expo Bureau, and the People's Governments of all relevant prefecture-level cities)

(20) Support enterprises in expanding into foreign markets. Support Guangxi Construction Engineering Group Co., Ltd. and other overseas contracting enterprises as they join forces with companies in industries such as construction machinery and automotive, collectively "going global" to drive the coordinated export of equipment, products, technologies, standards, and services. Encourage complete vehicle manufacturers to step up R&D efforts for new models tailored to the ASEAN market, helping to establish a Southern China-based automobile export hub specifically serving ASEAN countries. Promote mergers and acquisitions by Liugong Group and Yuchai Group of overseas production facilities, laying the groundwork for building manufacturing and sales bases aimed at the European market. Back enterprises in setting up production facilities within China-Indonesia Economic and Trade Cooperation Zones and Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park, among other strategic areas. Accelerate the development of the "Guangxi Products Go Global" network, supporting companies in establishing key industrial product exhibition and sales centers, international distribution hubs, and after-sales service centers overseas. Additionally, organize more than five overseas international trade fairs showcasing Guangxi products annually, while facilitating participation in over 10 domestic and international exhibitions both within and outside China. (Lead Unit: Autonomous Region Department of Commerce; Supporting Units: Autonomous Region Development and Reform Commission, Department of Industry and Information Technology, Guangxi Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Guangxi Expo Bureau, and People's Governments of all relevant prefecture-level cities)

(21) Enhance the modernization level of the supply chain. Support the development of key enterprises in service outsourcing, strengthen collaboration with supply chain companies, and jointly create a new manufacturing model. Cultivate a group of leading supply chain enterprises, and provide support for companies like Guangxi Materials Group Co., Ltd. to build digital supply chain platforms, fostering supply chain services tailored specifically for the manufacturing sector. Accelerate the introduction of prominent domestic and international supply chain firms, establishing comprehensive global supply chain service platforms. By 2022, aim to nurture 100 supply chain enterprises that demonstrate strong regional competitiveness. Additionally, implement demonstration projects focused on supply chain innovation and application, nurturing a batch of innovative supply chain parks and benchmark enterprises across the industry. (Lead Unit: Autonomous Region Department of Commerce; Supporting Units: Autonomous Region Development and Reform Commission, Department of Industry and Information Technology, and the People's Governments of all relevant prefecture-level cities)

(22) Establish a supply chain security early warning mechanism. Support key enterprises in the industrial chain to establish risk early-warning systems for critical components and essential production resources, thoroughly identifying potential vulnerabilities in the supply chain that could lead to disruptions or shortages. Simultaneously, refine mechanisms for procurement, stockpiling, and alternative sourcing. Additionally, set up a supply-chain security analysis and assessment framework, develop a big-data monitoring platform for supply chains, and conduct regular evaluations of supply assurance for priority industries, key enterprises, and flagship projects. This will help companies leverage both domestic and international markets effectively, enabling them to proactively manage and mitigate global supply-chain risks. (Lead units: Autonomous Region Department of Commerce, Department of Industry and Information Technology; Supporting units: Autonomous Region Development and Reform Commission, Big Data Development Bureau, and People's Governments of all relevant prefecture-level cities)

V. Vigorously Enhance the Level of Technical Equipment

(23) Strengthen efforts to tackle critical technological challenges. By aligning the innovation chain with the industrial chain, we will focus on tackling core, critical technologies that currently constrain our industrial development—so-called "bottleneck" technologies—and establish a comprehensive list of major technological challenges across key industries. In the automotive industry, priority areas include breakthroughs in autonomous driving, intelligent cloud-controlled vehicles, hybrid powertrain integration and systems, as well as China Stage VI heavy-duty truck dual-drive axles. In the machinery sector, key advancements will target construction equipment fuel/gas supply systems, AI applications for construction machinery, and internal combustion engine emission control technologies. Meanwhile, the electronic information industry will emphasize innovations in ultra-high-definition video, digital home audiovisual solutions, and liquid crystal touch displays. For the high-end metal materials sector, breakthroughs are expected in precision aluminum electrolysis, high-toughness, corrosion-resistant aluminum alloys, and aluminum alloys tailored for high-speed train gear transmission systems. In the biopharmaceutical field, advances will center on health-related medicines, targeted therapies, novel drug development, and cutting-edge medical device technologies. Finally, the green, high-end petrochemical industry will prioritize diversifying chemical feedstocks like olefins and aromatics, accelerating the localization of critical petrochemical equipment, and promoting eco-friendly production processes for fine chemicals. Meanwhile, the green, high-end home furnishings sector will focus on pioneering sustainable manufacturing techniques, with particular emphasis on achieving breakthroughs in formaldehyde-free adhesive technology, as well as advancing the R&D and adoption of advanced, high-quality drying technologies. We will also strengthen efforts to address core technologies in emerging industries, aiming to introduce more than 50 industry-specific, game-changing technologies each year. This will help accelerate the commercialization of innovative solutions and foster robust industrial growth. Additionally, we will implement a "Major Technology Challenge List System," annually publishing a roster of high-priority research tasks and actively supporting leading enterprises or enterprise consortia in taking on these critical challenges. (Lead Unit: Autonomous Region Science and Technology Department; Supporting Units: Autonomous Region Development and Reform Commission, Department of Industry and Information Technology, and People's Governments of all prefecture-level cities)

(24) Promote the demonstration application of the first-of-its-kind major technical equipment and innovative products. Develop measures to promote the first purchase and widespread application of Guangxi's innovative products, expanding their use in government procurement and government-invested engineering projects. Establish a group of demonstration bases showcasing Guangxi's innovative products and pioneering equipment and technology applications. Form the Guangxi Alliance for Demonstration Applications of First-of-its-Kind Equipment and Innovative Products, encouraging industry associations and key enterprises to strengthen product and application matching initiatives. Additionally, create a Recommended Catalogue of High-Quality Industrial Products from Guangxi, implement a proactive support program, and provide backing for the early adoption of first-of-its-kind equipment and innovative products in initiatives such as the "Thousand Enterprises Technological Transformation" project, robot-driven labor substitution, and IT-driven upgrades. (Responsible Units: Autonomous Region Science and Technology Department, Development and Reform Commission, Department of Industry and Information Technology, Market Supervision Administration, State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission)

(25) Build a collaborative innovation platform for the industrial chain. Focusing on building innovation platforms around industrial chains, and leveraging key enterprises as the foundation, Guangxi will establish industry-specific technology research institutes in areas such as construction machinery, internal combustion engines, automobiles, high-end metal new materials, and electronic information. These institutes will support leading companies in collaborating with upstream and downstream partners to form industrial-chain innovation alliances, jointly tackle critical technological challenges, and share innovative outcomes. Additionally, the region will cultivate 10 autonomous-region-level industrial-chain innovation alliances and 20 autonomous-region-level manufacturing innovation centers, while also fostering more than 5 national-level manufacturing innovation platforms. Furthermore, key enterprises will be encouraged to proactively connect with domestic and international innovation resources, aligning their development needs with cutting-edge capabilities. Pilot programs for "innovation enclaves" will be launched—either within advanced provinces (regions, cities) or overseas—to facilitate collaboration. Meanwhile, Guangxi will promote partnerships between top-tier domestic universities and research institutions and local entities, encouraging them to set up new R&D institutions in the region. Finally, a smart manufacturing big data center will be established, aiming to develop over 60 smart manufacturing demonstration factories and more than 150 digitalized workshops across the province. (Lead Unit: Autonomous Region Science and Technology Department; Supporting Units: Autonomous Region Development and Reform Commission, Industry and Information Technology Department, Education Department, and the People's Governments of all prefecture-level cities)

(26) Strengthen the attraction and cultivation of innovative talent for industrial chains. Implement a talent development plan focused on innovation within industrial chains: For each key industrial chain, hire one academician (or renowned scientist) as the Chief Science and Technology Advisor, and recruit more than five well-known experts to serve as members of the science and technology innovation expert panel. Additionally, cultivate a group of industry-focused innovation teams and leading talents, while nurturing a cohort of science and technology leaders and promising mid-to-senior-level innovators. Establish a flexible system for attracting top-tier scientific talent, supporting eligible key enterprises in setting up academician workstations and postdoctoral research stations. Meanwhile, foster and expand a network of incubation platforms and demonstration institutions for technology transfer, actively drawing in innovative talents and teams that are "high-end, specialized, cutting-edge, and urgently needed." Finally, refine policies to incentivize scientific and technological talent, enhancing their compensation packages—including competitive salaries and equity-based incentives—to better retain and attract top expertise. (Lead units: Autonomous Region Human Resources and Social Security Department, Science and Technology Department; Supporting units: Autonomous Region Industry and Information Technology Department, Finance Department, Education Department, and the People's Governments of all prefecture-level cities)

(27) Promote innovation, standardization, and the enhancement of quality and brand reputation. Enhance the foundational capacity-building for industrial innovation standardization, supporting the development of industries such as metrology, certification & accreditation, and inspection & testing. Provide enterprises with technical services and internationally recognized standards to foster innovation. Guide companies in transforming their independent intellectual property rights into industry standards, actively participating in the revision of international, national, industry, and local standards—and adopting standards that exceed national and industry benchmarks to gain greater influence. Implement initiatives to cultivate industrial brands and elevate quality, establishing a group of nationally and regionally recognized demonstration enterprises. Accelerate the promotion of industrial brands, while promoting mutual recognition and collaborative development/ protection among regional brands. (Lead Unit: Autonomous Region Administration for Market Regulation; Supporting Units: Autonomous Region Departments of Industry and Information Technology, Science and Technology, Finance, and Education, as well as the People's Governments of all prefecture-level cities)

6. Increase Policy Support

(28) Deepen the implementation of the "Work Resumption Loan" policy. Continue implementing the fiscal interest subsidy policy for resuming work loans. Prioritize including key enterprises in the industrial chain on the autonomous region's list of "Resumption of Work Loans" priority-supported companies, and actively promote these enterprises to financial institutions. Organize industry-specific matchmaking events connecting government, finance, and enterprises, and provide targeted financing coordination for key enterprises in the industrial chain and major projects. Innovatively launch the "Stabilizing Enterprises Loan" initiative to bolster the growth of small, micro, and medium-sized businesses, while ensuring the timely implementation of the phased loan repayment and interest deferral policies. Additionally, support eligible local financial institutions in fully leveraging the inclusive loan extension support tools and credit loan support programs designed for small and micro enterprises. (Lead units: Autonomous Region Department of Finance, Local Financial Regulatory Bureau, Nanning Central Branch of the People's Bank of China, Guangxi Banking and Insurance Regulatory Bureau; Supporting units: Autonomous Region Department of Industry and Information Technology, People's Governments of all prefecture-level cities)

(29) Increase supply chain finance support for key enterprises. Encourage banking and financial institutions to develop full-chain financial services, and to promote supply chain finance products such as order financing, warehouse receipt financing, inventory financing, and accounts receivable financing. Establish an end-to-end online supply chain financing model that integrates industry and finance, and select and recommend a group of core and supporting enterprises in key industrial chains to connect with either the "China Credit Accounts Receivable Financing Service Platform" or supply chain financing platforms independently built by banking and financial institutions. These enterprises can then secure financing through methods like pledging their accounts receivable. (Lead Unit: Nanning Central Branch of the People's Bank of China, Guangxi Banking and Insurance Regulatory Bureau; Supporting Units: Autonomous Region Local Financial Regulatory Bureau, Department of Industry and Information Technology, and People's Governments of all prefecture-level cities)

(30) Establish an industrial chain development fund. Leveraging the Guangxi High-Quality Industrial Development Fund's master fund, the fund's primary initiator will establish sub-funds tailored to key industrial chains through market-oriented approaches, attracting follow-on investments from social capital and financial institutions. These efforts will focus on critical projects aimed at strengthening and complementing existing industrial chains, thereby supporting enterprises in accelerating their project development. (Lead Unit: Autonomous Region Department of Industry and Information Technology; Supporting Units: Autonomous Region Department of Finance, Local Financial Regulatory Bureau, SASAC, People's Governments of all prefecture-level cities, Guangxi Investment Group Co., Ltd., Guangxi Beibu Gulf Investment Group Co., Ltd.)

(31) Implement special support for tackling key scientific and technological challenges. Prepare a guide outlining major technological needs for key industrial chains, and provide preferential support through the autonomous region's own-level fiscal science and technology programs, as well as special funds dedicated to innovation-driven development. Encourage enterprises to increase their R&D investment by adopting post-event rewards and tiered subsidies, thereby enhancing financial incentives for individual companies. Additionally, treat R&D expenditures of state-owned enterprises as equivalent to performance-based profits. (Lead units: Autonomous Region Science and Technology Department, Finance Department; Supporting units: Autonomous Region Industry and Information Technology Department, People's Governments of all prefecture-level cities)

(32) Assist enterprises in expanding into new markets. Organize key enterprises in the industrial chain, along with their upstream and downstream supporting companies, to apply for inclusion in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s Industrial Chain Supply-and-Demand Platform. Adopt a variety of online and offline approaches to boost automobile sales. Additionally, support the promotion and application of Guangxi products in major government-invested projects and large-scale initiatives. (Lead Units: Autonomous Region Department of Industry and Information Technology, Department of Finance; Supporting Units: People's Governments of All Prefecture-Level Cities)

(33) Strengthen the construction of industrial chain platforms. Each year, a specific quota of special government bonds at the autonomous region level is allocated to support the construction of industrial park projects, standard factory buildings, science and technology incubators, and other industry-chain platform projects backed by government investment. Efforts are being intensified to ensure robust land availability for industry-chain projects. Governments at all levels across the region prioritize these projects and platforms when allocating annual new construction land quotas, guaranteeing that industrial cities and counties maintain an industrial land share of no less than 30% of their total annual land supply. Starting from 2020, the autonomous region has provided continuous loan interest subsidies—up to RMB 10 million per park—for three consecutive years to specially recognized, distinctive industrial parks. (Lead units: Autonomous Region Department of Finance, Department of Natural Resources, and Department of Industry and Information Technology; Supporting units: Autonomous Region Department of Science and Technology, and the People's Governments of all prefecture-level cities)

(34) Actively seek national support. Strengthen alignment of industrial chain development policies, comprehensively review a list of key initiatives, and actively seek national support. Enhance coordination for addressing weaknesses in the industrial chain and advancing major project construction, while recommending a batch of significant technological upgrade and high-quality development projects to secure inclusion in national special support programs. Strengthen alignment in the strategic layout of major projects, striving to have landmark initiatives like the Beibu Gulf Green Petrochemical Base included in the national industrial planning. Additionally, provide support for innovative platforms such as the Construction Machinery Manufacturing Innovation Center and the Intelligent Connected Vehicle Quality Supervision Platform. Finally, recommend a group of intellectual property demonstration enterprises and industry-leading companies to be added to the national roster. (Lead Units: Autonomous Region Department of Industry and Information Technology, National Development and Reform Commission; Supporting Units: Autonomous Region Department of Science and Technology, People's Governments of all prefecture-level cities)

(35) Strengthen organizational implementation. Establish a system for autonomous region leaders to directly engage with industrial chains, implementing a "Four Ones" mechanism to drive key industrial chains: one autonomous region leader assigned to each chain, along with a dedicated task force and a tailored work plan. Enhance the coordinated resumption-of-production and operations mechanism across three levels—autonomous region, city, and county—by setting up daily reporting and weekly scheduling systems, and by introducing a streamlined process for identifying, addressing, and resolving issues, complemented by a robust feedback-and-communication framework. Deepen the system of government leaders at the autonomous region, city, and county levels to connect with and serve enterprises, creating comprehensive lifecycle support mechanisms for industrial chain projects, fostering entrepreneur involvement in policy-making, and ensuring end-to-end service for enterprise-related policies. Conduct special supervision and inspections aimed at bolstering the stability and competitiveness of industrial and supply chains, while establishing regular or ad-hoc reporting systems to track progress. Additionally, provide support for building a unified platform to disseminate Guangxi's business-friendly policies, enhancing awareness of these measures, and promptly highlight and promote best practices from various regions to cultivate a positive and supportive environment.

After the issuance of this measure, relevant units within the autonomous region and all prefecture-level cities should promptly formulate corresponding supporting measures, translating the related policy initiatives into specific tasks, projects, and action lists to ensure that each goal and task is effectively implemented.