Foshan focuses on innovation, upgrading

Foshan is striving to become an innovation hub in China's manufacturing sector by constantly upgrading traditional businesses with the implementation of the country's Internet Plus strategy, according to officials.

Lu Yi, Party chief of Foshan, said the city will use its status as an important manufacturing center in South China's Guangdong province to focus more on intelligent and high-end development.

Nowadays, information technology is advancing rapidly and is deeply integrated with all sectors of society, making it a key factor in enhancing both national and regional comprehensive competitiveness, Lu said.