This year marks the conclusion of the “14th Five-Year Plan”. A series of themed press conferences showcasing the vivid practices and fruitful achievements of high-quality development across all 16 districts has been launched. The first conference in this series was held this morning, focusing on the theme of “Building an Open, Innovative, and High-Quality卓越 Pudong”. The conference presented the construction and development achievements of Pudong New Area during the “14th Five-Year Plan” period. Officials attended the press conference and answered questions from the media.

This year marks the 35th anniversary of Pudong’s development and opening-up, the 5th anniversary of an important speech delivered at the 30th celebration大会, and the final year of the “14th Five-Year Plan”. The development and opening-up of Pudong is a跨世纪 national strategy. With strong leadership and support from all sides, Pudong has坚持敢闯敢试、先行先试, serving as a排头兵 of reform and opening-up and a先行者 of innovation. It has transformed from farmland into a modern new city with集聚 functions, complete elements, and advanced facilities. In 2024, the regional GDP reached 1.78 trillion yuan, with per capita GDP reaching $43,100. With just 1/8000 of the nation’s land area, it created 1/76 of the national GDP and 1/17 of the total goods import and export volume, providing the most vivid practical example of the advantages of the socialist system with Chinese characteristics and the most lively practice of reform, opening-up, and socialist modernization. On November 12, 2020, an important speech was delivered at the 30th celebration大会,赋予 Pudong the new major mission of building a引领区 for socialist modernization. Pudong New Area has牢记嘱托、感恩奋进, using the引领区 construction to统领 all aspects of economic and social development during the “14th Five-Year Plan”, coordinating the advancement of high-quality development, high-level reform and opening-up, high-quality life, and high-efficiency governance, accelerating the transformation of the宏伟蓝图 into a实景画.

This year, facing a complex and changing domestic and international environment, we have坚持 “干字当头、奋力一跳”, focusing on the economy, reform, construction, and improving people’s livelihoods. All aspects of economic and social development have progressed steadily. In the first half of the year, regional GDP grew by 5.8%, the total output value of industries above designated size increased by 10.5%, revenue from services above designated size rose by 5.9%, actual utilized foreign capital grew by 36.1%, total goods import and export volume increased by 0.5%, and the number of newly established enterprises grew by 28.1%.

I. Economic Development Quality Reaches New Heights

Total Scale Continues to Rise

In 2024, there were 5 trillion-yuan-level indicators: regional GDP of 1.78 trillion yuan, 1.34 times that of 2020, accounting for 32.9% of the city’s total; total output value of industries above designated size of 1.32 trillion yuan, 1.27 times that of 2020, accounting for 33.6% of the city’s total; revenue from services above designated size of 1.25 trillion yuan, 1.61 times that of 2020, accounting for 21.2% of the city’s total; total goods import and export volume of 2.61 trillion yuan, 1.25 times that of 2020, accounting for 61.1% of the city’s total; total sales of限上 commodities of 5.88 trillion yuan, 1.34 times that of 2020, accounting for 37.3% of the city’s total.

Economic Structure Optimized and Upgraded

The tertiary, secondary, and primary industries developed in an integrated manner, with the industrial share稳中有升, reaching 22.1% in 2024, an increase of 0.2 percentage points from 2020; knowledge-intensive industries developed rapidly. In terms of GDP share, information transmission, software, and information technology services increased by 2.1 percentage points to 10.3%, while scientific research and technical services rose by 0.7 percentage points to 4.5%; the share of strategic emerging industries in industrial output increased from 48.4% to 53.6%.

Development Momentum More Robust

From 2021 to the end of June this year, a total of 219,000 new market entities were established,实际利用外资 reached $43.64 billion, and fixed asset investment completed

Pudong New Area

Pudong New Area is a major financial and commercial zone in Shanghai, China, which was primarily agricultural land until its development began in 1990. It is now famous for its iconic skyline, dominated by skyscrapers like the Shanghai Tower and the Oriental Pearl Tower, symbolizing China’s rapid economic growth.

14th Five-Year Plan

The “14th Five-Year Plan” is not a physical place or cultural site, but a strategic national development blueprint for the People’s Republic of China. It officially refers to the 14th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development (2021-2025), which outlines the country’s key economic and social goals for that period. This policy document continues a planning process that began in 1953 to guide the country’s development.

引领区 (Pilot Zone for Socialist Modernization)

The Pilot Zone for Socialist Modernization is a strategic initiative in China, designed to test and implement advanced economic and social policies. Historically, such zones, like the one in Pudong, Shanghai, have served as experimental grounds for reforms before nationwide rollout. They aim to lead the country’s development by pioneering modernization efforts in line with socialist principles.

30th celebration大会 (30th Anniversary Celebration Conference)

The “30th Anniversary Celebration Conference” commemorates the 30th anniversary of a significant institution or event, though the specific organization is not detailed here. Such celebrations typically honor its founding history, milestones, and enduring impact over the past three decades. The event serves to reflect on past achievements and inspire future endeavors for its community.

排头兵 (Vanguard of Reform and Opening-up)

The term “Vanguard of Reform and Opening-up” refers to Shenzhen, a city in southern China that was designated as the country’s first Special Economic Zone in 1980. It served as the primary testing ground for market-oriented economic reforms, transforming from a small fishing village into a global hub of technology and innovation. This unprecedented development symbolized China’s economic transformation and its integration into the global economy.

先行者 (Pioneer of Innovation)

“Pioneer of Innovation” is a modern Chinese term and cultural concept celebrating figures who drive technological and societal progress, rather than a specific physical site. It reflects China’s contemporary emphasis on indigenous innovation and technological self-reliance as key national priorities. The concept honors both historical and modern pioneers who have significantly contributed to advancements in science, technology, and industry.

宏伟蓝图 (Grand Blueprint)

“宏伟蓝图 (Grand Blueprint)” is not a specific, widely recognized historical place or cultural site, but rather a Chinese term that translates to “grand blueprint” and is commonly used to describe a master plan or a grand vision for the future. It is often referenced in political, economic, or developmental contexts to outline long-term national or organizational goals. As such, it does not have a physical history but represents aspirational planning for progress and modernization.

实景画 (Real-life Picture)

“实景画” refers to a panoramic painting technique that creates immersive, large-scale historical or cultural scenes, often depicting significant events or landscapes. This art form became particularly prominent in 19th-century Europe before gaining popularity in China, where it’s used to visualize historical moments like famous battles or traditional customs. These paintings are typically displayed in circular venues with careful lighting and three-dimensional foreground elements to enhance the illusion of reality for viewers.