DFAC(SH:600006) Ren Min Ri Bao·2025-10-11 05:48Core Points - The development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt is crucial for China's long-term interests, aiming to become a leader in ecological priority and high-quality economic growth [1][3][4] - The region's GDP is projected to exceed 63 trillion yuan in 2024, with a growth rate of 5.4% [1] - In the first eight months of this year, the foreign trade import and export value of the 11 provinces and cities along the Yangtze River reached 13.7 trillion yuan, a historical high, accounting for 46.3% of the national total [1] Environmental Protection and Restoration - Significant achievements have been made in ecological environment protection and restoration along the Yangtze River, with a focus on "big protection" and not "big development" [1][4][9] - The illegal sand mining activities have been addressed, with 39 illegal sand terminals and 84 sand fields shut down in Hunan [4] - The ecological integrity index of the Yangtze River has improved, with the main stream maintaining a Class II water quality for five consecutive years [9] Industrial Transformation - The transformation and upgrading of industries are essential for achieving both ecological sustainability and economic growth [6][8] - The Jiujiang Petrochemical Industry Park is undergoing a significant transformation with a total investment of 10.6 billion yuan, expected to increase annual revenue by 60 billion yuan [8] - Over 30 chemical companies in Jiujiang have transitioned to green development, with a 13.3% year-on-year increase in profits from the petrochemical industry chain [9] Innovation and Technological Advancement - Innovation is emphasized as a driving force for development, with a focus on transforming research and talent advantages into development advantages [10][11] - The automotive industry in the Yangtze River Economic Belt is becoming the largest automotive industry cluster in China, with significant advancements in electric and intelligent connected vehicles [12] - Quantum technology applications are being developed in Hefei, with over 30 quantum technology companies contributing to a complete ecosystem from research to industrialization [12] Regional Coordination and Integration - The Yangtze River Economic Belt is seeing enhanced regional coordination and integration, with collaborative efforts among provinces to address environmental and economic challenges [15][19] - The establishment of a "capacity pool" mechanism in Zhejiang has facilitated the rapid development of river-sea intermodal transport, significantly improving logistics efficiency [17] - The integration of the Yangtze River Economic Belt with the Belt and Road Initiative is enhancing trade connectivity and market access [18]