经济大省半年报：江苏如何“勇挑大梁”

Economic Overview - Jiangsu is China's second-largest economic province, with a projected GDP of 13.7 trillion yuan in 2024, leading the nation in growth increment [1] - In the first half of this year, Jiangsu's GDP reached 6.7 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.7%, surpassing the national average by 0.4 percentage points [1] - The industrial added value above designated size grew by 7.4%, with the manufacturing sector increasing by 7.9% [1] Technological and Industrial Innovation - Technological and industrial innovation are fundamental paths for developing new productive forces, with significant achievements in 6G, deterministic networks, and endogenous security from the Zijinshan Laboratory [1] - Jiangsu's regional innovation capability ranks second nationally, with a focus on transforming scientific achievements into practical productivity [1] - The provincial government is promoting the integration of technological and industrial innovation through various initiatives, including the establishment of advanced manufacturing clusters [1] Robotics Industry - Jiangsu has over 1,000 robotics-related enterprises, generating approximately 90 billion yuan in revenue in the first half of the year, reflecting an 11% year-on-year growth [3] - A robotics manufacturing company in Suzhou reported a production value exceeding 1 billion yuan in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate of over 100% in the past three years [2] - The company experienced a nearly 30% increase in order value, with 20% of its products exported overseas [2] Shipbuilding Industry - Jiangsu's shipbuilding industry is revitalized through digital transformation, with a company in Nantong planning to export 14 vessels worth approximately 1.129 billion USD, a 17% increase year-on-year [5] - The province's shipbuilding completion volume, new orders, and backlog accounted for 45.9%, 25.5%, and 41.7% of the national total, respectively [6] - Jiangsu's total shipbuilding exports reached 104.22 billion yuan in 2024, marking a 59% year-on-year increase, leading the nation [6] Advanced Manufacturing - Jiangsu has 14 national-level advanced manufacturing clusters, the highest in the country, accounting for nearly 20% of the national total [6] - The province is focused on transforming traditional manufacturing through intelligent upgrades and digitalization, with significant improvements in efficiency and cost savings reported by various companies [6] - Jiangsu has cultivated 1,808 advanced intelligent factories and 3,838 intelligent manufacturing workshops, ranking first nationally in the number of national-level intelligent factories and digital enterprises [6]