Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Read more: sc.mp/keqn9 President Xi Jinping says self-reliance in advanced manufacturing is the right path for China and the bedrock for its future economic development. The comment, made during a visit to Henan province on May 19, 2025, is being seen as a clear message on Beijing’s commitment to extending made-in-China advantages as external uncertainties weigh on the economy. The president visited a state-owned bearings producer in Luoyang city, where he rallied officials to dial up efforts to develop the manufacturing sector. Support us: subscribe.scmp.com Follow us on: Website: scmp.com Facebook: facebook.com/scmp Twitter: twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: instagram.com/scmpnews Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/south-china-morning-post #scmp #Economy #Chinaeconomy