China's crude steel production is the first in the world

Over the past five years, since its establishment, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has consistently carried out the decisions and plans set by the State Council. It has promoted the concept of scientific development, followed the path of new industrialization, and pushed forward the integration of information technology with industrialization, as well as the combination of military and civilian sectors. Through continuous reform and development, it has ensured a steady and rapid growth in the industrial and communications sector, achieving remarkable results.

Industry serves as the backbone of the national economy, and maintaining industrial stability is key to overall economic stability. Since 2008, under the strong leadership of the central government, the industry and information system have worked hard to achieve stable growth and transformation. The industrial economy has generally maintained a steady and relatively fast pace. The sector has successfully responded to major challenges, such as the global financial crisis and the devastating Wenchuan earthquake in Sichuan. During the Eleventh Five-Year Plan period, the average annual growth rate of industrial added value reached 11.3%. Notably, in 2010, China surpassed the United States to become the world's largest manufacturing country.

Among the top 500 industrial products globally, China leads in the production of 220 items. In 2012, mainland Chinese companies accounted for 73 of the world’s top 500 (including Hong Kong), a significant increase from 11 in 2002, placing China second globally. In 2011, China was the world's leading producer of crude steel, accounting for 44.7% of global output. It also led in electrolytic aluminum production, making up 40% of the world total, and held 42% of the global shipbuilding market. Car production rose from 5.7 million units in 2005 to 18.4 million in 2011. That same year, China topped the world in color TVs, mobile phones, computers, and integrated circuits, capturing 48.8%, 70.6%, and 90.6% of global shipments respectively. Revenue from software and IT services exceeded 1.88 trillion yuan, significantly enhancing China's international standing.