What's the difference between manufacturing and light industry?

Both of them belong to the inclusion relationship. Light industry is the general name of processing industry groups which mainly focus on means of production and living. It is a big category in the manufacturing structure and the product of classified management of departmental economy.

1, different definitions: manufacturing refers to industries that manufacture resources, materials, energy, equipment, tools, capital, technology, information and manpower. And according to the market demand, it will be transformed into industrial products and consumer goods that can be used and utilized by people through the manufacturing process. Light industry refers to the general name of processing industry groups that mainly produce and live materials. It is a big category in the industrial structure of manufacturing industry and the product of classified management of departmental economy.

2. Different characteristics: manufacturing production is relatively concentrated, mostly distributed in areas rich in related resources. Light industry generally has the characteristics of less investment, short construction period, fast capital turnover and more accumulation.

3. Different status: Manufacturing industry is the leading sector of China's economic growth and the foundation of economic transformation. As an important support of economic and social development, manufacturing industry is the main channel of urban employment in China and the concentrated expression of international competitiveness. Light industry is a traditional advantageous industry in China and an important part of the national economy.