Tech surge ushers in new era for manufacturing

Forward-thinking companies create fresh momentum with innovation

China is stepping up efforts in the manufacturing sector to boost productivity and economic growth, spurred by forward-thinking companies vying for top spots and aiming to create new momentum in key markets.

Gree Electric Appliances Inc, a home appliances maker, is among a growing number of Chinese companies scrambling to embrace technology to upgrade its production modes, and it is gearing up to promote unmanned factories in a push to upgrade manufacturing techniques.