Notice on Forwarding the Jing’an District Development and Reform Commission’s “Implementation Plan for Accelerating the Construction of a High-End Professional Services Agglomeration Zone in Jing’an District in Line with Shanghai’s Three-Year Action Plan for ‘Three Agglomerations’ in the Leasing and Business Services Sector (2026-2028)”

All commissions, offices, and bureaus of the District Government, Sub-district Offices, and Pengpu Town Government:

The Jing’an District Development and Reform Commission’s “Implementation Plan for Accelerating the Construction of a High-End Professional Services Agglomeration Zone in Jing’an District in Line with Shanghai’s Three-Year Action Plan for ‘Three Agglomerations’ in the Leasing and Business Services Sector (2026-2028)” has been approved at the 161st Executive Meeting of the District Government. It is hereby forwarded to you for earnest implementation.

Implementation Plan for Accelerating the Construction of a High-End Professional Services Agglomeration Zone in Jing’an District in Line with Shanghai’s Three-Year Action Plan for ‘Three Agglomerations’ in the Leasing and Business Services Sector (2026-2028)

To fully implement Shanghai’s decisions and deployments on promoting the “industrial agglomeration, spatial agglomeration, and factor agglomeration” (hereinafter referred to as the “Three Agglomerations”) in the leasing and business services sector, based on Jing’an’s resource endowment and industrial foundation, focusing on the core advantages of high-end professional services, deepening the implementation of the “Global Service Provider” plan, and accelerating the creation of a high-end professional services agglomeration zone with global influence and recognition, this work plan is formulated.

I. Work Requirements and Development Goals

(A) Work Requirements

Guided by enhancing the core functions of the urban area and driven by deepening the implementation of the “Global Service Provider” plan, fully implement the city’s “Three Agglomerations” development concept, closely align with the positioning of “International Jing’an, Excellent District,” and adhere to open, integrated, and distinctive development. By strengthening the agglomeration of characteristic industries, optimizing spatial layout, and gathering high-end factor resources, build a modern high-end professional services agglomeration zone with strong embeddedness, high integration, and superior competitiveness, providing robust support for Shanghai’s construction as a “Five Centers” city and a world-influencing socialist modern international metropolis. By 2028, the operating revenue of the leasing and business services sector in the district is expected to exceed 230 billion yuan, with an average annual growth rate higher than the district’s overall economy and the industry’s average level, maintaining a leading position citywide and continuously increasing its share of the city’s total.

(B) Development Goals

——Achieve a new leap in industrial agglomeration capacity. The leading position of core advantageous industries such as human resources services, organizational management services (including corporate headquarters), consulting and investigation, legal services, and advertising will be further consolidated citywide. The deep integration of “AI + professional services” will yield significant results, forming several specialized industry clusters with global resource allocation capabilities. The revenue scale and contribution of the district’s professional services sector will continue to increase, with an average annual growth rate higher than the district’s overall economy and the city’s industry average.

——Achieve new improvements in spatial carrier efficiency. Centered on the overall deployment of the city’s “Three Agglomerations” for leasing and business services, deeply integrate with the district’s “Two Axes, One Belt, Three Areas” spatial planning. With the Nanjing West Road-Suzhou Creek Bay Central Activity Zone (CAZ) as the core focus, link various specialized buildings and parks around key areas to build a professional, digital, intelligent, and integrated industrial spatial network, systematically constructing a “one core, multiple points” spatial development pattern.

——Build a new pattern in the enterprise development echelon. The global competitiveness of leading enterprises will continue to strengthen, the scale of high-growth “mid-tier” enterprises will expand, and innovative potential enterprises will accelerate their emergence, forming a “geese-formation” development echelon characterized by “leading heads, strong mid-section, and solid foundation,” significantly enhancing industrial resilience and vitality. By 2028, a group of high-capacity and high-growth enterprises will be gathered, with the revenue of the top 20 leasing and business services enterprises accounting for 60% of the district’s total industry revenue.

——Achieve new breakthroughs in foreign-related service functions. With greater efforts and a better ecosystem, attract international high-capacity professional service institutions to establish a presence. Support local institutions in expanding overseas networks and actively guide professional

Jing’an District

Jing’an District is a central urban district of Shanghai, China, known for its modern skyscrapers, luxury shopping, and the historic Jing’an Temple. The district takes its name from this famous Buddhist temple, which was originally built in 247 AD, though the current structures largely date from later reconstructions. Today, it is a bustling commercial and financial hub where ancient heritage and hyper-modern development stand side by side.

Shanghai

Shanghai is a major global metropolis and financial hub on China’s east coast, which grew from a small fishing village into a significant port following the 1842 Treaty of Nanking. Its iconic skyline, symbolized by the Bund’s historic buildings and Pudong’s modern towers like the Shanghai Tower, reflects its history as an international concession and its rapid contemporary economic rise. The city is a vibrant blend of Western and Chinese influences, evident in its architecture, arts, and cosmopolitan culture.

Nanjing West Road-Suzhou Creek Bay Central Activity Zone (CAZ)

The Nanjing West Road-Suzhou Creek Bay Central Activity Zone (CAZ) is a modern commercial and cultural hub in Shanghai, developed as part of the city’s urban renewal efforts. Historically, the area along Suzhou Creek was a vital industrial and transportation corridor in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it integrates preserved historical architecture with contemporary skyscrapers, serving as a key district for business, leisure, and waterfront activities.

Global Service Provider

“Global Service Provider” is not a specific place or cultural site, but a general term for a company that offers services worldwide, such as in telecommunications, IT, or logistics. Therefore, it has no singular history; the history would depend on individual companies like IBM, Vodafone, or DHL, which evolved with globalization and technological advances to operate across international borders.

Five Centers

“Five Centers” (五中心) is a common term in modern China, typically referring to a city or region’s strategic development plan to become a hub in five key areas, such as commerce, finance, innovation, shipping, and culture. It is not a single historical site but a contemporary urban policy framework, often seen in cities like Shanghai, which aimed to transform into an international economic, financial, trade, shipping, and technological innovation center in the early 21st century.

International Jing’an, Excellent District

“International Jing’an, Excellent District” refers to the Jing’an District in central Shanghai, China. Historically a cultural and commercial hub, it is named after the ancient Jing’an Temple, founded in 247 AD. Today, it is a modern, globally connected financial and shopping center, known for its blend of historic landmarks and contemporary skyscrapers.

Two Axes, One Belt, Three Areas

“Two Axes, One Belt, Three Areas” is not a specific historical place or cultural site, but a strategic development framework for the city of **Beijing, China**. Introduced in the 2017 urban master plan, it refers to the spatial layout of **”Two Axes”** (the north-south Central Axis and the east-west Chang’an Avenue axis), **”One Belt”** (the Jing-Hang Grand Canal cultural belt), and **”Three Areas”** (the core capital function area, the central urban area, and the sub-center in Tongzhou). The plan aims to preserve Beijing’s historical urban order while guiding its future sustainable expansion and cultural preservation.

Three Agglomerations

“Three Agglomerations” is not a widely recognized specific cultural site or historical place. The term is sometimes used in urban planning or geography to refer to three major metropolitan clusters, such as in China where it can denote the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, Yangtze River Delta, and Pearl River Delta regions. These are modern economic and population centers that have developed rapidly since the late 20th century, shaping China’s contemporary urbanization.