China Minmetals has vigorously implemented the innovation-driven development strategy, and focused on key technological breakthroughs in the core business and the application of technologies. We have gathered talent for innovation and made many achievements and breakthroughs in technological innovation, which powers our high-quality development.
Up to now, we have 14 established research and design institutions, and 45 state-level sci-tech and R&D platforms such as the national key laboratory and 30,000 sci-tech personnel. Besides, we hold 52,000 valid patents in total and serves as an editor-in-chief/editor to formulate more than 1,800 national and international standards. We are one of the top central state-owned enterprises in terms of scientific and technological strength.