Jinshan's Reinvention: From Industrial Hub to Innovation Powerhouse

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Jinshan once bore the heavy labels of a chemical industry hub, an agricultural district, and a remote suburban outpost. During the 13th Five-Year Plan period, through three rounds of nine-year comprehensive environmental improvement, it invested 36 billion yuan to implement 811 projects and shut down over 300 enterprises, clearing the path for transformation. Today, the construction of the Shanghai Bay Area Science and Innovation City has become the core of this transformation, attracting platforms such as Donghu Hi-Tech and the China Science and Technology Innovation Institute, forming a "one core, two zones" layout with complete supporting facilities and the capacity to industrialize achievements.

Leveraging its strategic position as a bridgehead in the Yangtze River Delta and its resources in manufacturing scenarios, Jinshan provides scientific and technological enterprises with spaces for R&D validation and industrialization, enabling projects to "start construction upon land acquisition and obtain certificates upon completion." Science and innovation incubation helps enterprises grow rapidly and creates an environment where entrepreneurs can focus on research and development.

In the cultural and tourism sector, the opening of the Legoland theme park has driven a nearly fourfold increase in revenue for the cultural, sports, and entertainment industries in just six months, further revitalizing urban and rural areas. "Village cafes" and "curator spaces" are flourishing everywhere, while the point-based land supply policy has created ecological projects that drive the integrated development of rural areas. The digital nomad model has turned villages into innovation hubs, and the "student economy" has built a vibrant ecosystem for all age groups.

Looking toward the 15th Five-Year Plan period, Jinshan has established a "2+2+3+X" industrial system, aiming to transform traditional industries through greening and digitalization. It focuses on two leading industries, three emerging industries, and future materials. The reshaping of the transportation landscape and the "one district, four zones" layout are advancing simultaneously, as the district strives to win the battle for transformation and upgrading.

 

 

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