Abstract: At present, photonic technology is becoming a new development trend, and the photonic industry is expected to become a new driving force and main battlefield for global economic growth in the future. Major countries/regions in the world are vigorously developing optoelectronic technology, and regard the optoelectronic industry as one of the sunrise industries to promote economic development and social progress. This paper first analyzes the typical practices and empirical characteristics of United States, Japan and Europe in promoting photonic technology and industrial development, and analyzes the current situation of photonic technology and industrial development in China. Finally, the countermeasures and suggestions for the development of photonics industry in China are put forward: 1) strengthen the top-level design and take photonic technology and industrial development as a strategic focus; 2) Organize the establishment of a national photonic technology innovation platform to accelerate technology research and diffusion; 3) Coordinate the regional layout to achieve high-level agglomeration of the photonics industry; 4) Promote the integration of industry, education and research led by enterprises, and promote the integration and interconnection of science and technology and industry; 5) Driven by major application scenarios, build a demand-oriented industrial ecosystem.

Key words: Photonics Technology, Photonics Industry, Future Industry, Cutting-edge Technology, Industrial Ecology, Policy Implications