First, development of intelligent manufacturing in western developed countries and the status quo of development of intelligent manufacturing in China were discussed. It is proposed that development of intelligent manufacturing in China should not follow a sequential development process. China should adopt a technical route of parallel promotion and integrated development, and promote simultaneous development of three paradigms of intelligent manufacturing, i.e., digital manufacturing, digital and networked manufacturing, and new-generation intelligent manufacturing. While vigorously promoting, applying and popularizing digital and networked manufacturing, China should accelerate the exploration and research of new-generation intelligent manufacturing, thus to lead and promote upgrading and leapfrog development of China’s manufacturing industry.