Tianma Microelectronics unveiled its new flagship Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) technology brand Tiangong Screen in Xiamen on September 19, marking a significant milestone for China's display industry. The brand, developed in the nation's pilot city for the optoelectronic display industry cluster, demonstrates how technological innovation and industrial policy are jointly driving China's leadership in advanced manufacturing.

The launch integrates breakthroughs such as self-developed optical sensing, dynamic refresh optimization, and Low Temperature Polycrystalline Oxide (LTPO) 3.0 technology. With harmful blue light reduced to 4.7 percent — meeting medical-grade standards — the new screen protects visual health while delivering 95 percent color gamut coverage and ultra-low latency performance. As highlighted by experts, this represents not only advancement in product design but also the maturity of an independent innovation ecosystem led by domestic enterprises.

Behind these achievements lies a long-term strategy of combining innovation with capacity expansion. Since its founding in 1983, Tianma has grown into a global force by continuously upgrading production lines. The Tiangong Screen was developed on the TM18 production line in Xiamen, a sixth-generation flexible Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode (AMOLED) facility, with a total investment of 48 billion RMB, the largest of its kind in China. In 2024, Tianma ranked third globally in shipments of flexible AMOLED smartphone panels, showing how domestic firms are entering the top tier of global competition.

Policy support has been essential. Xiamen Torch Development Zone for High Technology Industries, the city's industrial innovation engine, allocates more than two billion RMB annually for research, technology breakthroughs, and talent recruitment. Over 30 innovation platforms, including Tianma's new display research institute, have been established, while 23 technical bottlenecks such as Micro-LED mass transfer have been overcome. With over 2,100 upstream and downstream enterprises, the zone now supports a complete display industry chain — from glass substrates to finished devices.

This synergy reflects China's broader strategy of building new quality productive forces through industrial clusters. By coordinating key enterprises, research institutes, and local governments, regions like Xiamen are supporting both innovation and resilience. Tianma's investment of more than 100 billion RMB in Xiamen since 2011 illustrates how national and local policies are aligning to create globally competitive industries.

The Tiangong Screen's significance, therefore, goes beyond technology. It is a vivid example of how China's display industry is moving toward self-reliance, international competitiveness and high-quality growth. As industrial chains deepen collaboration and innovation platforms expand, China is poised to transform its role from a global manufacturer to a global leader in advanced display technologies.