Core Insights - Jiangsu is responding to the dual challenges of global supply chain restructuring and domestic industrial transformation by building key international cooperation platforms and focusing on attracting foreign investment in critical industries [2][3][4] Group 1: Foreign Investment in Jiangsu - In 2024, Jiangsu is projected to utilize $19.05 billion in foreign investment, maintaining the highest level in China for seven consecutive years, with a cumulative total of $103.74 billion over four years, accounting for 16.2% of the national total [3][4] - The province has established several high-level international cooperation industrial parks, such as the Sino-German cooperation base in Taicang and the Sino-Korean industrial park in Yancheng, which facilitate foreign investment and project implementation [4][8] Group 2: Role of Foreign Enterprises - Foreign enterprises have deeply integrated into Jiangsu's industrial development, contributing significantly to the province's economy, with nearly 43,000 foreign-funded enterprises accounting for 46.6% of Jiangsu's import and export volume in 2024 [10][11] - The evolution of foreign investment in Jiangsu reflects a shift from technology introduction to local supply chain integration, with companies like Schaeffler establishing a strong local presence and contributing to the development of local supply chains [11][12] Group 3: Key Projects and Innovations - The SK battery project in Yancheng is a notable foreign investment, being the first wholly-owned battery production base of SK Group in China, with a planned annual production capacity of 57 GWh across two phases [17][19] - The collaboration between Jiaao and BP aims to produce sustainable aviation fuel from waste oils, marking a significant step in the biofuel sector and showcasing Jiangsu's commitment to innovative and sustainable industrial practices [20]
江苏吸引外资“新棋局”：以深联结锻造韧性网络丨活力中国调研行
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