Looking beyond traditional strengths

The province has been a leading manufacturing base, but it is also developing modern, high-tech industries

Editor's note: As the People's Republic of China prepares to celebrate its 70th anniversary on Oct 1, China Daily is featuring a series of stories on the role regions have played in the country's development and where they are today.

Jiangsu manufacturing industry has ranked first in the country for eight consecutive years, but the province has been introducing modern technologies to promote growth and upgrade industry.