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 in all sixteen districts has been launched. The third conference in this series was held this morning, focusing on the theme of actively serving the development of the Shanghai-Nanjing Industrial Innovation Belt and promoting high-quality development.

The district is an important transportation hub connecting Shanghai to the Yangtze River Delta and a key node on the Shanghai-Nanjing Industrial Innovation Belt, often referred to as Shanghai’s “Western Hall”. Since the beginning of the “14th Five-Year Plan” period, under strong leadership, the district has firmly focused on the development goals of being an “Innovation-Driven Development Zone” and a “High-Quality Living District”, overcoming difficulties and working diligently. The economy has developed steadily and progressively, the urban landscape has changed rapidly, and the living standards of the people have continuously improved.

1. Transformation with Strength: Economic Development “Vibrant and Dynamic”

Unwaveringly prioritizing development as the primary task, actively serving the overall construction of Shanghai’s “Five Centers”, and continuously making efforts in stabilizing growth, adjusting structure, promoting innovation, and optimizing the environment.

First, faster economic growth. Since the “14th Five-Year Plan” period began, the average annual growth of district-level fiscal revenue reached 10.8%, 6.2 percentage points higher than the city’s average. The average annual growth of fixed-asset investment was 8.8%, 2.5 percentage points higher than the city’s average. In 2024, the regional GDP reached 159 billion yuan, a 40.8% increase from the end of the “13th Five-Year Plan” period. Revenue from large-scale service industries reached 261.4 billion yuan, doubling from the end of the “13th Five-Year Plan” period. The total number of buildings generating over 100 million yuan in tax reached 38, an increase of 12 from the end of the “13th Five-Year Plan” period, achieving a breakthrough with buildings generating over 1 billion yuan in tax. The tax output per unit area in key buildings exceeded 6,000 yuan per square meter, doubling from the end of the “13th Five-Year Plan” period.

Second, stronger industrial development momentum. The four key cultivated industries—intelligent software, R&D services, tech finance, and life health—achieved the “411 Doubling Plan” ahead of schedule, with their share of district-level tax revenue doubling compared to the end of the “13th Five-Year Plan” period. Initial formation of characteristic细分 tracks represented by digital advertising, with the Digital Advertising Industrial Park being selected as one of the first municipal-level advertising industrial parks. Continuous promotion of the transformation and upgrading of bulk commodity trade, accelerated construction of the “Half-Su River” bulk commodity production-oriented internet service platform cluster, and continuous optimization of the bulk commodity market ecosystem.

Third, greater vitality in technological innovation. Deepening innovation collaboration. Adhering to the Shanghai-Nanjing Industrial Innovation Belt to lead and drive the development of key areas, strengthening cooperation and exchange with cities along the belt, creating a collaborative innovation market along the belt, and forming three lists: resources, needs, and cooperation. Continuous gathering of innovation entities. Giving full play to the main role of universities, research institutes, innovation platforms, and innovative enterprises, continuously strengthening collaborative innovation and成果转化 capabilities. In 2024, the number of technology little giant enterprises reached 346, and high-tech enterprises reached 694, an increase of 95 and 255 respectively from the end of the “13th Five-Year Plan” period. Continuous improvement of the innovation ecosystem. Creating “Innovation Lane” sci-tech industrial space, accelerating the construction of the Haina Small Town digital transformation demonstration zone. Introducing “1+N” new talent policies, establishing overseas talent introduction stations. Establishing a “Half-Su River” sci-tech fund with a total scale of 5 billion yuan.

Fourth, better business environment services. Successfully created the third batch of national social credit system construction demonstration zones. The government transparency index has ranked among the top three in the country for eight consecutive years. Completed the city’s first construction project to achieve “land delivery and certificate issuance simultaneously” through full online processing. Among the first in the city to pilot the Yangtze River Delta “virtual government service window”. Since the “14th Five-Year Plan” period began,累计 added over 150 online services such as “one industry, one license” and “efficiently handling one matter”.

2. Renewal with Speed: Urban Image “Innovative and Brilliant”

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14th Five-Year Plan

The “14th Five-Year Plan” is not a physical place or cultural site, but a strategic blueprint for China’s national development. It was a policy document outlining the country’s economic and social goals for the period from 2021 to 2025. Its history is rooted in China’s long-standing practice of using five-year plans to guide its modernization and growth since the 1950s.

Shanghai-Nanjing Industrial Innovation Belt

The Shanghai-Nanjing Industrial Innovation Belt is a strategic economic corridor in China’s Yangtze River Delta, established to foster high-tech industries and collaborative innovation between the two major cities. Historically, this region has been a core industrial base since the late 19th century, and it is now being revitalized to drive advanced manufacturing, research, and technological development as part of national modernization efforts.

Yangtze River Delta

The Yangtze River Delta is a fertile and economically vital region in eastern China, historically known as the “land of fish and rice” for its agricultural abundance. It has been a cultural and economic center for centuries, home to ancient water towns and a hub for trade and scholarship. In the modern era, it has developed into one of the world’s most important economic zones, encompassing major cities like Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hangzhou.

Digital Advertising Industrial Park

The Digital Advertising Industrial Park is a modern commercial development designed to cluster digital marketing, advertising technology, and creative media companies in one location. It was established to foster innovation, collaboration, and economic growth within the digital economy. While it lacks a long historical background, its creation reflects the 21st-century trend of building specialized hubs to support and accelerate industry-specific sectors.

Half-Su River

I am unable to identify a specific place or cultural site named “Half-Su River.” It is possible the name is a translation or a misspelling of a more well-known location. If you have any additional context or an alternative spelling, I would be happy to help.

Innovation Lane

“Innovation Lane” is a modern concept rather than a historical site, typically representing a hub for technology startups, research centers, and creative enterprises. It symbolizes a district or corridor designed to foster collaboration and advancement in fields like science, digital media, and engineering. While it lacks a deep history, such spaces often emerge in cities aiming to drive economic growth and innovation in the 21st century.

Haina Small Town

Haina is a small town in Germany’s Hesse region, historically known for its Benedictine monastery, Haina Abbey, which was founded in the 12th century. The abbey’s impressive Gothic church and cloister remain significant architectural landmarks today. Since the 16th century, the monastery complex has been repurposed as a renowned psychiatric hospital, a function it continues to serve.

13th Five-Year Plan

The “13th Five-Year Plan” is not a physical place or cultural site, but rather a national economic and social development blueprint for China covering the years 2016 to 2020. It outlined the country’s strategic priorities and targets for that period, focusing on themes like innovation-driven development, economic restructuring, and green development. As a policy document, it is a key part of China’s modern governance system rather than a location with a physical history.