On March 5, 2026, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

Premier Li Qiang delivered the government work report and once again mentioned the "Industrial Internet", pointing out the need to build an upgraded version of "5G + Industrial Internet".

From the first proposal of "developing industrial internet platforms" in 2018 to the call for building an upgraded version this year, the "Industrial Internet" has been written into the government work report for nine consecutive years.

In nine years, the "Industrial Internet" has gradually evolved from a cutting-edge concept into the common language of Chinese manufacturing. It has transformed from an optional choice for manufacturing transformation and upgrading into a strategic infrastructure for new industrialization and an important driving force for developing.

2026 marks the first year of the 15th Five-Year Plan. This year's report further clarifies that "developing new quality productive forces is the intrinsic requirement of high-quality development" and "building an upgraded version of '5G + Industrial Internet'". This means deeper integration, a more solid foundation, wider applications and more innovative models. It is no longer satisfied with "connection" itself, but requires the Industrial Internet to penetrate into the core of production and truly drive the release of data value.

The realization of this goal cannot be separated from two types of "long-termism": policy long-termism and industrial long-termism.

Policy "Long-termism": The Development Direction of the Industrial Internet

The number nine itself is an attitude.

It sends an unmistakable signal: the "Industrial Internet" is not a passing trend or a temporary hype, but an unwavering strategic choice at the national level.

First Phase (2018-2020): Breakthrough and Exploration. In 2018, "developing industrial internet platforms" was first written into the report. In 2019, it proposed "building industrial internet platforms and expanding 'intelligence +'". In 2020, it emphasized "developing the industrial internet and advancing intelligent manufacturing". The core task of this phase was "building platforms and connecting devices" to solve the problem of "from scratch".

Second Phase (2021-2023): Deepening and Application. In 2021, it proposed "building more common technology R&D platforms to enhance the innovation capacity of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises". In 2022, it emphasized "accelerating the development of the industrial internet". In 2023, it pointed out that "supporting the development of the industrial internet has effectively promoted the digitalization and intelligence of manufacturing". The focus of this phase shifted to "putting into use and delivering results", promoting technology to sink into thousands of industries.

Third Phase (2024-2026): Upgrading and Integration. In 2024, it proposed "implementing the manufacturing digital transformation action and accelerating the large-scale application of the industrial internet". In 2025, it emphasized "accelerating the innovative development of the industrial internet". In 2026, it clearly stated "building an upgraded version of '5G + Industrial Internet'". The hallmark of this phase is "deep integration and strong empowerment", requiring the industrial internet to move from peripheral support to the core of production.

The changes in the expression of the "Industrial Internet" are not simple textual revisions, but a witness to the continuous deepening of the national strategy. Each phase of progress is built on the foundation laid by the previous one.

This progressive rhythm is itself a typical example of policy long-termism: not seeking immediate grandeur, but planning carefully and acting persistently.

Industrial "Long-termism": The Foundation for Industrial Internet Development

While policies point the way, the development of the industrial internet is always supported by the continuous consolidation of the industrial foundation.

Grand terms such as "new quality productive forces", "modern industrial system" and "cultivating and expanding new growth drivers" are inspiring, but the foundation of industrial internet development is not a dazzling application or a stunning breakthrough, but a complete set of basic capabilities supporting industrial operation: stable and reliable connections and continuous and secure data.

Connection is the nervous system of the industrial internet. In highly automated production scenarios, massive amounts of data—from temperature and vibration data collected by sensors, to product images captured by machine vision systems, to real-time location information of AGV vehicles—need to be transmitted and processed within milliseconds. Only when the connection is sufficiently stable and reliable can all value based on connection be realized.

Data is the blood of the industrial internet. Whether it is predictive maintenance, AI-assisted decision-making, or more complex "agent" applications in the future, they all depend on the most basic premise: data sources. No matter how advanced the algorithm or how complex the model, if the input data is incomplete, distorted or intermittent, the output results will inevitably be misleading, ineffective and even dangerous.

Without stable connections of equipment, there can be no efficient operation of smart factories; without smooth flow of data, accurate AI decision-making cannot be achieved. Without a solid industrial foundation, the "upgraded industrial internet" can only be a castle in the air.

On the track of the industrial internet, we have seen too much noise: concepts emerge one after another, trends come and go, and capital chases and then recedes. But what truly supports industrial development is often those silent forces that do the most basic things to the extreme where others cannot see.

Time Will Eventually Give the Answer

The country's "long-termism" strategy also requires countless enterprises to practice "long-termism" in the smallest details as support.

Policy trends are constantly evolving, and technical terms are continuously changing. But no matter how the waves change, Remonde Technology has always focused on one thing: making the connection of every industrial device more stable and reliable.

Because we believe that only by consolidating the foundation can we support the complex and changeable "new quality" applications above.

What will the next nine years bring?

We cannot predict the specific form of technology, nor can we foresee the next revolution in business models. But we can be certain that no matter how times change, the most basic needs—"stability, reliability, continuity and security"—will never change.

Remonde is willing to work with all like-minded partners to contribute to every inch of progress in Chinese manufacturing.

Although the road is long, we will reach our destination if we keep walking; although the task is small, we will accomplish nothing if we do not act.

Nine years is just the beginning, and the future is under our feet.