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Smart workshops, smart factories, and intelligent manufacturing – these three levels each have their own characteristics. Among them, smart workshops and smart factories belong to the technical level, while intelligent manufacturing belongs to the strategic level. Techniques are endless, and the Way is also boundless; when the Way comes to an end, techniques can still remain endless, but it becomes more difficult to achieve qualitative breakthroughs. The path has no end, and the techniques are endless; by continuing onward, a qualitative breakthrough will eventually be achieved. 1. Intelligent workshop: Focuses on improving the overall level of product production. Focus is placed on improving production management capabilities, product quality, the ability to deliver products promptly in line with customer needs, the capabilities of product inspection equipment, safety in production, the performance of production equipment, the development of information systems in workshops, logistics capabilities within workshops, and energy management capabilities in workshops, among other aspects ； Through network and software management systems, CNC automated equipment (including production equipment, testing equipment, transportation equipment, robots, and all other types of equipment) is interconnected, enabling the acquisition of information on various aspects such as customer demands, production status, raw materials, personnel, equipment, manufacturing processes, and environmental safety. Real-time data analysis allows for automatic decision-making and precise command execution, thereby creating a lean manufacturing environment characterized by self-organizing production processes. 2. Smart factories focus on improving the overall level of factory operation and management. They pay attention to research on the product and industry life cycles, and enhance sales and market management capabilities by achieving lean management across the entire supply chain – from customers to the factory itself and its upstream suppliers – through automation and informatization. They also work to improve standards in environmental protection, safety, and health management, as well as product development capabilities. Additionally, they strive to raise the overall production efficiency of the factory, improve the management of internal and external logistics, enhance after-sales service quality, and optimize the use of energy sources such as electricity, water, and gas. Through automation and informatization, smart factories achieve the construction of lean manufacturing environments and the establishment and development of comprehensive big data systems. By leveraging automation and informatization to implement lean management across the entire supply chain, from customers to the factory and its upstream suppliers, this is what defines a smart factory. 3. Intelligent manufacturing: With enhancing **competitiveness as its core, it focuses on improving the industrial management level across the entire manufacturing sector within global industries and sectors, as well as in related areas such as agriculture and services that are part of the national economy. By integrating smart factories, intelligent services, and big data systems (including hardware and software development), it aims to implement a culture of lean management, thereby ensuring the sustainable operation of the manufacturing sector, **economic development, and long-term stability. This is what constitutes a \"smart\" manufacturing sector. For example: the problems of overcapacity caused by redundant construction, the adoption of outdated technologies, the situation where technology acquired through market exchanges was lost once the market was lost, and the phenomenon of domestic brands being acquired at low prices by foreign brands and subsequently discontinued... all such foolish practices will no longer occur in the era of intelligent manufacturing. Based on the current situation, an example is as follows: The construction of smart workshops is akin to enhancing the individual combat capabilities of each soldier. Ensure that every bullet kills one enemy, every shell eliminates a group of enemies, and every missile takes out a bunch of enemies; every shot is accurate, and every shell hits its target. Building smart factories is akin to enhancing the coordinated combat capabilities of troops. **Small enterprises in various fields and categories are akin to the platoons, companies, battalions, regiments, brigades, divisions, armies of an army, as well as the Navy, Army, Air Force, and Space Force; they need to enhance their global strike capabilities through coordinated offensive and defensive operations across land, sea, air, and space. Intelligent manufacturing refers to the overall capability to enhance **** capabilities. Knowing for whom to fight – that’s having a soul; knowing how to win – that’s having intelligence; achieving zero casualties – that’s excellent skill; bringing the enemy to submit without fighting and turning them into friends – that’s true wisdom. China is the only country in the world that has all the industrial categories listed in the United Nations Industrial Classification. It boasts 39 major industrial categories, 191 intermediate categories, and 525 minor categories, thus forming a unique industrial system with a complete range of industries. Smart manufacturing aims to infuse the mind of this industrial giant with the soul and wisdom of a lean management culture; otherwise, it would be nothing more than a brain equipped with various software, a nervous system made up of various sensors and information technologies, as well as automated bones and muscles. Although such a system might be smart and strong, it lacks true wisdom. Industry 4.0 is a **strategy developed by Germany for its own needs. According to Germany’s definition, smart factories focus on product manufacturing, similar to China’s smart workshops; intelligent manufacturing, on the other hand, emphasizes operations, akin to China’s smart factories. Their industrial system is not as complex as China’s – it’s more like that of a small factory, where having just one strong advantage is sufficient to succeed. China, however, is like a large conglomerate: even with dozens of advantages, it may not be enough to ensure success. We won’t go into detail about these obvious differences. The United States, Japan, and other countries also have different political systems and economic conditions as well as differences in technical capabilities compared to China. Therefore, it cannot be mechanically applied to China; what they have can only serve as a reference, not something to be copied wholesale. China must develop its own intelligent manufacturing strategy based on its own foundations and characteristics. Based on the current situation, it should be considered in this way for operation. In the case of smart factories, action is taken directly; **major policies provide support, with financial investment of 30%-50% serving as a catalyst to get things started. It is the company’s own capabilities that drive progress and enable actual reactions to occur. There is no monitoring or control, and only the fittest survive – success is what matters, like in a competitive race. In the construction of smart factories, one proceeds while observing the progress; **it supports major policies and requires significant investment (50%-80%) to boost confidence and enhance a company’s viability. In the event of failure, the company won’t go bankrupt, and in case of damage, it won’t become unusable. This approach involves monitoring rather than strict control, thereby encouraging rapid development. For the development of intelligent manufacturing, it is necessary to get straight to laying the foundations; **major policies provide support, and significant investments are made in infrastructure (100%).** Completely remove the three major obstacles of education, healthcare, and housing. Fully abolish the household registration system and urban entry regulations; one can go wherever they want. To survive, one relies on **; to live well, one depends on oneself. Improve the treatment and status of teachers, especially those in kindergarten, primary school, and secondary schools, as well as those in university departments of basic disciplines and research fields. Ensure that their salaries allow them to lead a decent standard of living, so they can focus on teaching and educating students, and enable those who are passionate about education to pursue it with peace of mind. The free education system provides subsidies for food, clothing, and housing, covering the period from kindergarten to postdoctoral studies; orphans can also pursue postdoctoral studies. Universal education is ensured through a system that eliminates entrance exams from kindergarten to high school. Vocational education begins after high school, while higher education operates on a principle of easy admission but strict requirements for graduation. A lifelong learning system has been established to allow those who truly love knowledge to focus on their studies in peace. Regarding the investment in research and development for key products that are essential for creating intelligent manufacturing software systems and hardware configurations, it is necessary to take immediate action to lay a solid foundation. Strong policy support should be provided, with research and development efforts complemented by corporate funding. Strict oversight should be exercised over the product development process, quality control, and financial management, in order to prevent incidents like the \"HanXin incident\" or other forms of research and development fraud; such actions could be classified as crimes under civil law. The path toward intelligent manufacturing is long and arduous; **it is necessary to focus on building a talent base and technical foundation, thinking ahead while taking steady steps. While striving to achieve intelligent workshops, progress is also being made in the development of intelligent factories, and foundations are being laid for intelligent manufacturing. By moving forward step by step along this overall strategy, China will surely stand at the forefront of the world in the future.