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64 PCB007 MAGAZINE I NOVEMBER 2019 produce the world's top 100-layer PCBs. We can support 10 billion instruction-per-second computers. We now have more than 200 na- tional enterprises with a production value of over 100 million yuan in China. Among the top 100 companies in the world, more and more companies are from China, and the total out- put value has increased more than 100 times compared to 30 years ago. We are happy to see the emergence of a large number of outstanding national enterprises with advanced international-level manage- ment teams and entrepreneurs with a global vision; they have foresight, are focusing on R&D, promoting modernization, and taking on social responsibilities. Many great nation- al entrepreneurs have emerged, included Mo Shaoshan, Yan Haizhong, Huang Zhidong, You Lei, Liu Shufeng, Chen Rongxian, Gen Tong- zhang, Wen Yonghe, and others. Experts and scholars have sprung up as well, such as Lin Jindu, Wang Houbang, He Wei, Gong Yonglin, Zha Chunfu, Zhu Datong, Liang Zhili, Yang Xingquan, Ma Mingcheng, and Wang Hengyi. Now, how do we satisfy the needs of our indus- try and have sustainable development and struc- tural reform on the supply side? China needs to adjust our thinking to address how to improve our ranking in the world so that China can be- come an innovative electronic circuits power- house rather than a manufacturing specialist. Throughout China's 40 years of domestic devel- opment and international exchanges, some col- leagues in our industry have worried about the use of domestic special equipment and materials. Today, we are in a critical period of deepen- ing supply-side reform throughout China, and we have a long way to go. Every Chinese col- league in our industry must share the same dream, and not just making your own profit. We must cooperate and work hand-in-hand with the world. We must try our best to im- prove localization. For some key equipment or materials, we should recognize that there is still a certain gap when compared with Japan and other ad- vanced countries. Fortunately, these gaps are shrinking rapidly, and most of the domestic equipment, instruments, and raw materials can meet our demand. We should support na- tional suppliers as much as possible. For China to become strong, we must have our own substantial economy as well as tech- nologies and products. The upstream and down- stream of China's electronic circuit industry chain must be closely united. We need to have mutual trust, understanding, and support and strive for self-reliance. Enterprises must be more independent, increase the ability of R&D and innovation, and solve problems jointly. China must work hard to create an electronic circuits industry that is advanced and trusted. We know that chips and integrated circuits are first-level assemblies, and many other de- vices—including mobile phones, computers, televisions, computers, etc.—are third-level as- semblies. Our PCB assemblies are second-level assemblies and play an important, irreplace- able, and indispensable role as a link between the former and the latter. Where there is infor- mation, modernization, automation, and intel- ligence, there must be a PCB. The world's PCB technology needs further development and upgrades, and China has a responsibility to be one of the leaders. There is still a long way to go. Although it is not easy to create a complete "made in China" supply chain, the industry has brilliant prospects. We must persevere, step by step, train our internal skills, and be confident and ready to meet the takeoff of China's electronic circuit industry. The past 30 years have been brilliant, and looking forward, we will bravely scale new heights. PCB007 Wang Longji is the honorary secretary-general of the China Printed Circuit Association. We now have more than 200 national enterprises with a production value of over 100 million yuan in China.