Ian Shih, president for China at US industrial automation company Rockwell Automation, said China's vast market, complete industrial ecosystem and continued high-level opening-up provide strong support for companies seeking long-term growth and diversified application opportunities.

"Leveraging the country's mature industrial system and diverse market needs, we are able to integrate automation and digital technologies with local demand, working with Chinese partners to support manufacturing upgrading and explore new opportunities for industrial applications," he said.