“短板”破万亿，沿海大省江苏再踩油门

Core Viewpoint - Jiangsu province is focusing on enhancing its coastal economic development to leverage its marine resources and improve its position in the national marine economy, which is expected to exceed 10 trillion yuan in 2024, accounting for 7.8% of the national GDP [2][4][6] Group 1: Current Status and Challenges - Jiangsu has a coastal area of 37,500 square kilometers and a coastline of 954 kilometers, but has struggled with underdeveloped marine economic contributions, ranking sixth nationally [3][4] - The coastal cities of Nantong, Yancheng, and Lianyungang account for nearly one-third of Jiangsu's land area and about one-quarter of its population, yet their combined GDP only represents 18.1% of the province's economy, falling short of the 20% target set for 2025 [4][6] - In 2024, Jiangsu's marine GDP reached 1,004.62 billion yuan, significantly lower than Guangdong's over 2 trillion yuan and Shandong's 1.8 trillion yuan, indicating a lag in marine economic development [6][9] Group 2: Transformation and Development Strategies - The provincial government aims to use technological innovation as a key driver for marine industry transformation, focusing on areas with potential and comparative advantages [10][14] - Jiangsu's traditional marine industries, such as shipbuilding and marine engineering, remain strong, with the province accounting for 47.4% of the national shipbuilding completion volume in 2024 [10][11] - New industries, particularly in offshore wind power, are also growing, with Yancheng alone contributing to over 40% of the national offshore wind power equipment capacity [11][13] Group 3: Competitive Landscape and Collaboration - The coastal cities of Jiangsu have distinct advantages: Nantong as a major city with port resources, Lianyungang as a transportation hub, and Yancheng as a leader in offshore wind power [17][19] - A recent coastal and marine spatial planning initiative aims to enhance the development framework for these cities, promoting collaboration rather than competition among them [18][21] - The need for cross-regional collaboration is emphasized to optimize resource allocation and enhance Jiangsu's overall influence in the national marine industry [21]