Harbin in NE China upgrades traditional equipment manufacturing industry through technological innovation

A robotic arm works at a workshop of Harbin Turbine Co., Ltd. in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on April 23, 2026. In recent years, Harbin, a traditional industrial hub in northeast China, has built on its strong manufacturing base to accelerate the transformation and upgrading of its traditional equipment manufacturing industry through technological innovation and digital transformation. The city is steering the industry towards higher-end, smarter and greener development, while promoting the integration of technological innovation with traditional industries.

Meanwhile, Harbin has continued to leverage technological innovation as a key driver of growth, fostering the rapid development of emerging and future industries. In 2025, the city commercialized 453 major scientific and technological achievements locally. (Xinhua/Wang Song)