"Made in China" cannot be underestimated
In recent years, there has been a growing demand to accelerate the development of "Creating in China." The reason behind this push is that for many years, China has heavily relied on imported equipment and technology. Once these technologies are brought in, they are often used as-is, with little effort made to internalize or adapt them into local innovation. When parts need replacing, companies typically have to seek foreign suppliers, spending valuable foreign currency. This creates a cycle: import, use, re-import, and re-use. As a result, companies rarely focus on absorbing and improving upon new technologies. Consequently, the technologies introduced may remain under foreign control, limiting true independence.
This situation has led to the call for "Creating in China." However, the author believes that this goal is closely tied to the level of "Made in China." Only by elevating the standard of domestic manufacturing can China truly achieve genuine innovation. Both "Made in China" and "Creating in China" are essential and interdependent.
The significance of "Creating in China" is clear, but so is the importance of "Made in China." They complement each other. According to the author's view, the first step in improving China’s manufacturing industry should be to focus on raising the overall production standards. During visits to some chemical companies, it became evident that whether the equipment was imported or domestically produced, the gap often lay in the manufacturing process itself—specifically in design concepts, workflow, and technical execution. No matter how advanced the creative ideas or design might be, without top-tier manufacturing capabilities, high-quality products cannot be consistently produced.
In fact, the process of enhancing manufacturing standards is also a process of building up creative capacity. Without world-class manufacturing, achieving world-class innovation is nearly impossible.
Not long ago, during an interview with a heavy machinery company in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu Province, the author learned that this private pressure vessel manufacturer had independently developed the largest 12,000-ton hydraulic press in Asia. After nearly a year of R&D, the company not only achieved "Creating in China" but also successfully completed "Made in China." They explained that their creation meant overcoming foreign technological barriers, while their manufacturing process followed strict, high-standard procedures. Without a first-rate manufacturing capability, even with detailed design drawings and parameters, it would be extremely difficult to produce a qualified large hydraulic press.
Therefore, we should not underestimate "Made in China." The manufacturing process often uncovers and solves many unforeseen technical challenges—challenges that could be major obstacles in realizing the dream of "Creating in China." Moreover, the act of manufacturing itself is a form of creativity.
Air Filter,Weichai Filter,Air Filter Assy,Advance Auto Filter
PINGYUAN FILTER CO.,LTD , https://www.pingyuanfilters.com