(Some content of this article is reprinted from People's Daily Online. The news was also reported by CCTV News, the Chinese Government Website, China News Service, and Xinhua Net.)
It was not until Chen Zuyuan walked into the first meeting room of the State Council in Zhongnanhai that he realized he was attending such a high-level symposium chaired by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang. On November 9, Li Keqiang presided over an economic situation symposium, which was attended by five experts and five corporate executives, including Chen Zuyuan. This was the third such symposium held in Zhongnanhai this year. Chen Zuyuan also did not expect that such a "high-level" meeting would be so "approachable." Li Keqiang had a lively discussion with the experts and entrepreneurs, which extended the meeting significantly, and even after it ended, everyone continued to discuss with the premier for nearly half an hour.
"The challenges are great, but the prospects are bright." After listening to voices from the front line at the symposium, Li Keqiang encouraged China's economy, saying, "Let's all work hard together!"
At first, Chen Zuyuan, who was attending a meeting in Zhongnanhai for the first time, inevitably felt a bit nervous. But he gradually found that the premier was very approachable and interacted with each speaker. At the symposium, Chen Zuyuan spoke on how "the smart wearable industry can develop into a modern urban industry that combines technology, fashion culture, sports, and health. He hoped it could be included in the national key development directory, and that a national-level wearable smart innovation center could be established to pool ideas and integrate domestic research capabilities to build outstanding national brands.
After the meeting, Chen Zuyuan had an in-depth exchange with the premier. As a representative of the wearable smart industry, he introduced to the premier, who inquired about the development status of "professional training, heart rate monitoring, and other wearable devices," that Yimei Electronics’ brand ERun offers medical-grade heart rate monitoring and a sports health cloud service platform. At that time, the premier carefully examined the ERun smart sports watch worn on Chen Zuyuan’s wrist and gave him full recognition and encouragement. Chen Zuyuan then extended an invitation to the premier, hoping that there would be an opportunity for the premier to help take national wearable smart products abroad.
"I'm not playing matchmaker here, and there's absolutely no administrative interference involved."
The reporter noticed that the premier was very concerned about the profits and trends of enterprises this year. When the eighth speaker, Chen Zuyuan, offered suggestions on the "current economic situation and the development of the wearable industry," Li Keqiang suggested that he get in touch with Metersbonwe. "Smart wearables and the apparel industry can be combined, which may create new supply and also meet new demand." The premier mentioned that a few days earlier he had seen a foreign-made wearable product that embedded a smart chip into clothing and that it had already captured a considerable market share. "I'm not playing matchmaker here, and there's absolutely no administrative interference involved," Li Keqiang said with a smile.
After the meeting, the heads of the two companies exchanged business cards. "I hope we can have the opportunity to cooperate in the future," said Chen Zuyuan, adding that he was already in talks with some apparel companies, and the premier’s “introduction” was a big help.
Chen Zuyuan said in an interview with reporters: "Development cannot be all smooth sailing; there will always be twists and turns, and the wearable smart industry is no exception. It should be said that we are very lucky because we are in a good era. With the guidance and support of relevant policies, we are confident that in the Internet+ era, we can carve out a broad future."