Recently, the Jining High-tech Zone General Trade Union and the Human Resources Department of Jining High-tech Zone jointly announced the 2024 'High-tech Craftsman' list. Li Zhenbo, General Manager of Information Technology at China Coal Group and General Manager of Zhongyun Group, was awarded the title of 'High-tech Craftsman' for his outstanding contributions and innovative spirit.

The purpose of this selection activity is to deeply implement Xi Jinping's Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, inherit the culture of craftsmanship, cultivate the spirit of craftsmanship, and promote the expansion and upgrading of skilled talent development. After strict procedures including grassroots recommendations, preliminary qualification reviews, and on-site inspections, ten outstanding representatives of craftsmen, including Comrade Li Zhenbo, have been finally selected.

For many years, Comrade Li Zhenbo has been dedicated to the research and development of big data and its related fields, as well as project management. He has led the development of several pioneering research projects, guiding the research team to achieve significant results in the digital economy, placing China Coal Group at the forefront of digital transformation in the province and even the country. Under Mr. Li's leadership, China Coal Group has been recognized as a pilot demonstration project enterprise for big data industry development, a typical case enterprise for cloud adoption, and has received numerous honors, including key big data enterprise in Shandong Province and big data innovation service organization in Shandong Province.

Mr. Li has been awarded the title of 'High-tech Craftsman,' which not only recognizes his personal outstanding contributions but also acknowledges the achievements of China Coal Group in digital transformation and innovative development. This honor will further stimulate Mr. Li and his team's awareness of innovation, foresight, and strategy, driving them to continue exploring and breaking new ground in the digital economy.

Next, General Manager Li will actively play the exemplary leading role of 'High-tech craftsmen,' continuing to lead the China Coal Group team in deepening technological innovation and digital transformation, constantly enhancing the company's core competitiveness and market influence; inspiring more enterprises and scientific workers to engage in the practice of technological innovation and the spirit of craftsmanship. At the same time, China Coal Group will continue to maintain its leading advantage in technological innovation, continuously creating new chapters in the digital economy and intelligent manufacturing, contributing wisdom and strength to the digital transformation and high-quality development of Shandong Province and even the whole country.