上海财经大学姚洋：上海还应该成为一个“金融之都”、“开放之都”和“服务之都”

Core Insights - The 2025 Sustainable Global Leaders Conference is scheduled to take place from October 16 to 18 in Shanghai, focusing on sustainable development and industry upgrades [1] - The conference is co-hosted by the World Green Design Organization and Sina Group, with support from the Shanghai Huangpu District Government [1] - Key discussions will revolve around Shanghai's role in global transformation and sustainable development, emphasizing the city's manufacturing strengths and innovation potential [1][3] Group 1: Economic and Industrial Insights - Shanghai's manufacturing sector contributes over 20% to its GDP, which is significant compared to other major cities like Beijing, Tokyo, and New York [3] - The city is recognized for its leadership in sectors such as integrated circuits, biomedicine, and artificial intelligence, as well as in advanced manufacturing like large aircraft and nuclear fusion [3][4] - To sustain its development, Shanghai must focus on significant advancements in industrial upgrades while maintaining its manufacturing advantages [4] Group 2: Innovation and Talent Development - Shanghai aims to transition towards becoming a global center for scientific innovation, aligning with national goals for economic growth [4] - The city has two universities ranked among the top 50 globally, indicating a strong foundation for research and development [4] - To achieve its ambition as a science and innovation hub, Shanghai needs to attract more talent and enhance its status as a financial, open, and service-oriented city [4]