Innovation Research on Digital Transformation of Manufacturing Industry in China and Russia in the Digital Economy Era

In the era of digital economy, the manufacturing industries of China and Russia play a crucial role in the global industrial chain. In order to occupy a more advantageous position in the global manufacturing competition, they achieve digital transformation through innovation in digital technology and enhance international competitiveness. Both governments encourage enterprises to increase investment in smart factories and digital workshops through various means such as policy support, information infrastructure construction, and funding subsidies, actively promoting the digital transformation of the manufacturing industry. The key technology applications for the digital transformation of intelligent manufacturing, such as 5G, Big Data, industrial Internet of Things, augmented reality technology, artificial intelligence, etc., are aimed at improving production efficiency and quality. As a key resource, data runs through the entire lifecycle of the manufacturing industry, driving production process optimization and market insights, promoting open innovation and market mechanism transformation. Research and analysis on technological innovation and policy guidance under market competition are the core driving forces of the manufacturing industry. On the bases of the manufacturing data analysis of the two countries, manufacturing is identified as an important pillar of the national economy, and suggestions for strengthening technical sovereignty and international cooperation are made. Based on the research results, it is proposed that the manufacturing industries of China and Russia actively face challenges such as tariff barriers, geopolitics, technical standards, and brand influence, meanwhile strengthen technological sovereignty, communication, and cooperation, focus on product innovation, improve product added value, achieve independent, controllable, and sustainable development, actively cooperate and participate in diversified overseas market competition, and innovate activities to enhance market competitiveness.

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