With over 3 million industrial workers, Foshan is expected to be a center of Chinas manufacturing innovation for the global market; craftsmanship will be indispensable in pushing the citys economy. It is sure to contribute to the scientific and technological innovation that will make Foshan a strong manufacturing city.

The second commendation conference for craftsmanship takes place in Foshan on June 22. [Photo/Foshan News]

Foshan is bound to actively reform the old systems in order to cultivate more and more competent and experienced workers. On the other hand, it will award talented craftsmen and encourage them to play an exemplary role in their field, according to Lu Yi, municipal Party secretary of Foshan.

Zhu Wei, mayor of Foshan city, urged all departments to promote craftsmanship among the citys workforce and develop highly skilled workers.

The top media like People Daily, China Central Television and some foreign media spoke highly of the citys endorsement of craftsmanship, and more and more cities are following Foshans example in various ways.