Core Insights - The Yangtze River Economic Belt has achieved a record high in foreign trade import and export value, reaching 8.31 trillion yuan in the first five months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 5.4%, accounting for 46.3% of the national total [1] - The region has transitioned from extensive growth to high-quality development under the principle of "promoting major protection and avoiding major development," becoming a key driver of China's modernization [1] - There are ongoing challenges in the construction of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, including a lack of close cooperation among upstream and downstream enterprises, and significant economic disparities between regions [2] Economic Performance - The Yangtze River Economic Belt covers 11 provinces and cities, accounting for 21.4% of the national area, with a population and GDP exceeding 40% of the national totals [1] - The region has seen significant improvements in water quality and an increase in the frequency of rare and endangered species [1] Challenges and Solutions - There are structural and trend-related pressures on ecological environment protection that have not been fundamentally alleviated, and the quality of environmental improvement has not yet reached a turning point [2] - Future development requires breaking down administrative barriers, reshaping competitive advantages through industrial chain collaboration, and fostering new productive forces through green transformation [2] Industrial Collaboration - There is a need to enhance deep collaboration within the industrial chain, focusing on key core technology breakthroughs and the establishment of world-class manufacturing clusters [3] - The establishment of market-oriented innovation transfer centers and patent alliances is essential for promoting industrial upgrades and green transformations [3] Environmental Protection - A "zero tolerance" approach to ecological environment protection is necessary, including the establishment of a monitoring system and the use of advanced technologies for real-time ecological status monitoring [3] - Improving the ecological compensation mechanism and promoting green finance support systems are critical for fostering low-carbon, high-quality development [3]
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Jing Ji Ri Bao·2025-08-26 21:56