焦点访谈丨从改革先锋到发展样板 读懂深圳高质量发展答卷

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes Shenzhen's role as a model for reform and innovation in China, highlighting its comprehensive reform pilot program initiated in 2020, which has significantly enhanced innovation and high-quality development within the region [2][10]. Group 1: Innovation and Reform - Shenzhen has become a demonstration area for reform, with a focus on breaking the constraints that hinder innovation, leading to significant breakthroughs in key sectors [2][8]. - The introduction of the "Shenzhen Economic Special Zone Low Altitude Economic Industry Promotion Regulations" in early 2024 aims to enhance the application of unmanned aerial vehicles in logistics and delivery services [8][10]. - The city has opened 306 drone flight routes, completing 468,000 cargo flights from January to July this year, with plans to exceed 130 billion yuan in low-altitude economic industry scale by 2026 [10][23]. Group 2: Economic Growth and Investment - Shenzhen's GDP increased from 2.78 trillion yuan in 2020 to 3.68 trillion yuan in 2024, with an average annual growth rate of 5.5% [23]. - Total social R&D investment rose from 151.08 billion yuan in 2020 to 223.66 billion yuan in 2023, reflecting an average annual growth of 13.9% [23]. - The number of national high-tech enterprises in Shenzhen is expected to surpass 25,000 by 2024, with the added value of strategic emerging industries accounting for 42.3% of GDP [19][23]. Group 3: Cross-Border Payment Innovations - Shenzhen has improved cross-border payment processes, allowing foreign workers to easily convert their salaries into foreign currency through mobile banking, enhancing convenience and efficiency [21][24]. - The volume of non-cash payment transactions by foreign personnel in Shenzhen reached 85.88 million transactions, totaling 11.81 billion yuan, marking year-on-year growth of 29% and 35% respectively [24]. Group 4: Institutional Innovations and Policy Support - The implementation of the "Research Project Manager System" has granted greater authority to project leaders in managing funding and resources, facilitating faster execution of research projects [17][19]. - Shenzhen has actively explored new mechanisms in research management, talent acquisition, and funding, with enterprises accounting for over 90% of the total R&D investment in the region [19][28]. - The city has shared 48 innovative practices and experiences from its reform pilot program with the rest of the country, contributing to national-level policy innovations [26][28].