Big data, internet technology and advancements in intelligence are driving the development of China's manufacturing sector, Dong Mingzhu, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress, told CGTN on Saturday. The chairwoman of Gree Electric Appliances, one of China's leading home appliance manufacturers, attracts significant media attention wherever she goes. Speaking exclusively to CGTN's Sean Callebs, Dong said China's manufacturing industry has already transitioned from traditional models to a new stage, achieving higher product quality and efficiency.