In the wave of technological innovation, Beijing’s state-owned asserts system has always played the roles of leaders and practitioners. On March 5, a group interview event focusing on the technological innovation of typical enterprises in Beijing’s state-owned asserts system was held in the city.

Organized by the Beijing Municipal Publicity Department and the Beijing State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, a team of journalists from media outlets such as Beijing Radio & Television Station, BJNEWS, Beijing Youth Daily, Beijing Development and Construction News, Beijing Daily, Beijing News Radio and Beijing Business Today made their first stop at UCI. They conducted an in-depth understanding of the company’s technological innovation capabilities and future development plans.

Accompanied by Li Jiulin, Chief Engineer, Gong Yan, Director of the Publicity Department of the Party Committee, Tan Luhong, Secretary of the Organ Party Committee and Deputy Director of the Publicity Department of the Party Committee, from Beijing Urban Construction Group; and Zhang Hui, Secretary of the Party Branch and President of UCI, the media journalists first visited the Ingenuity Digital Experience Center and the Urban Rail Transit Cloud Intelligent Internet of Things Laboratory. They learned about the company’s cutting-edge research and development achievements in smart cities and intelligent transportation.

During the subsequent briefing session, Ms. Gong Yan welcomed the visiting journalists and thanked the leaders of the Beijing Municipal Publicity Department and the Beijing State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission for the valuable opportunity. She stated that as a State-owned enterprise in Beijing, Beijing Urban Construction Group is always associated with landmark projects such as the construction of Daxing International Airport and the Bird’s Nest. Moreover, the group has made significant achievements and accumulated extensive experience in smart urban rail and digital cities. The visit to UCI allowed the journalists to gain a closer understanding of the group’s business layout and accomplishments in these emerging fields. They witnessed the group’s innovative capabilities and solid strength beyond traditional construction projects, and its important role and responsibilities in promoting smart city construction and urban digitalization.

Mr. Li Jiulin elaborated on the macro strategy and comprehensive layout of the group’s technological innovation. He emphasized that the group always regards technological innovation as the core engine for sustainable development. By strengthening independent research and development, introducing advanced technologies, optimizing the innovation ecosystem and enhancing full industry chain integration, the group has formed a complete technological innovation system. These measures have accelerated the practical application of technological achievements, contributing significantly to urban construction and social development. UCI, as a key force in the group’s technology service sector, has continuously broken through technical barriers under this strategic direction, providing solid technological support for the construction of smart cities.

Mr. Zhang Hui further shared the challenges faced by UCI in its journey to become a national SRDI Little Giant and a Beijing Hidden Champion Enterprise. He also discussed the company’s explorations and breakthroughs during this process and stated that innovation is the lifeline of enterprise development. UCI has always adhered to market demand as its guide and technological innovation as its means, continuously promoting the upgrading of products and services. This persistent pursuit of innovation has enabled the company to stand out in the fierce market competition. From digital transportation to digital cities, UCI has always been at the forefront of technological innovation, dedicated to providing more efficient, intelligent and convenient smart solutions. This commitment aids the digital transformation and intelligent upgrade of cities, creating a more livable, smart and harmonious modern urban environment for the people.

During the media Q&A session, journalists showed great interest in the specific practices and plans of Beijing Urban Construction Group and UCI in technological innovation. Li Jiulin and Zhang Hui provided detailed answers to these questions. They stated that in the future, UCI, under the guidance of the group, will closely focus on the core of digital city construction, continuously increase R&D investment, deepen technological research, and boldly explore new application areas to inject more vitality into the smart city process. At the same time, the company actively seeks deep cooperation with outstanding enterprises and renowned universities worldwide. Through strong cooperation, they aim to jointly promote greater technological breakthroughs and industrial upgrades in the fields of smart cities and intelligent transportation, contributing more wisdom and strength to the prosperity and development of digital cities.

This group interview not only allowed media journalists to gain an in-depth understanding of the technological innovation work of Beijing Urban Construction Group but also showcased the technical strength and market competitiveness of UCI. Moving forward, UCI will continue to focus on the field of digital cities, continuously strengthen R&D investment, and persistently promote technological innovation, striving to become a leading enterprise in the industry and contributing more to the digital and intelligent transformation of cities.