Chan Ye Xin Xi Wang·2025-05-14 01:24Core Insights - Jinan is focusing on building a modern industrial system characterized by "four beams, three supports, and four pillars," which includes key industries such as automotive manufacturing, electronic information, high-end equipment, and biomedicine [1][13] - The city aims to cultivate ten iconic industrial clusters, forming a "10+N" industrial matrix, and is prioritizing emerging fields like artificial intelligence, quantum technology, and low-altitude economy [1][13] - Jinan's economic performance is projected to improve, with a GDP of 13,527.6 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting a 5.4% year-on-year growth [3] Industrial Structure and Economic Performance - Jinan's industrial structure is evolving, with the primary industry contributing 440.0 billion yuan (3.6% growth), the secondary industry at 4,519.2 billion yuan (5.8% growth), and the tertiary industry at 8,568.4 billion yuan (5.2% growth), leading to a service-oriented economy [3][5] - The city has implemented over 2,000 industrial investment projects, with a focus on automotive manufacturing and electronic information, resulting in a 6.5% increase in industrial output value for 2024 [5] Innovation and Technology Development - Jinan is enhancing its innovation capabilities, with 1,189 new innovative SMEs and 720 specialized and innovative enterprises established in 2024 [7][8] - The city has made significant progress in building high-energy innovation platforms, including the Chinese Academy of Sciences Jinan Innovation City and the Shandong Institute of Industrial Technology [7] New Quality Productive Forces - The concept of "New Quality Productive Forces" was introduced by President Xi Jinping, emphasizing innovation-driven development and advanced production characteristics [2][10] - Jinan's government has launched several policies to support the development of new quality productive forces, including action plans for aerospace information and innovative pharmaceuticals [10][11] Future Industry Layout - Jinan is actively positioning itself in future industries, particularly in aerospace information, low-altitude economy, and quantum technology, with plans for significant infrastructure development [28] - The city aims to create a national-level future industry innovation demonstration zone, focusing on high-tech sectors and sustainable development [28] Key Enterprises and Sectors - Major companies in Jinan include Inspur Group in information technology, Qilu Pharmaceutical in biomedicine, and China National Heavy Duty Truck Group in high-end equipment manufacturing [20][21] - The automotive sector is represented by companies like BYD and Geely, which are driving the growth of the new energy vehicle industry in the region [20][21]