围棋之乡潮州：老城谋局新产业｜粤动21城

Core Insights - The article emphasizes the role of sports events as a powerful engine for urban development, particularly in Guangdong province, where the 15th National Games and the Special Olympics will be held in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area [1] Group 1: Chess and Cultural Development in Chaozhou - Chaozhou, known as the "Hometown of Go," has integrated Go into its cultural identity, with over 20,000 youth participating in Go learning annually [2][4] - The establishment of the Chaozhou Go Association in 1986 marked the beginning of a cultural exchange and promotion of Go, leading to Chaozhou being recognized as a "National Go Hometown" in 2014 [3] - The city has hosted numerous national and provincial Go events, enhancing its cultural brand and aiming to increase its national visibility through the upcoming sports events [5] Group 2: Traditional Industries and Innovation - Chaozhou's traditional industries, particularly ceramics, are undergoing transformation through intelligent manufacturing, with a focus on innovation to overcome high energy consumption and low value-added challenges [6] - The ceramic industry is a key pillar, with Chaozhou being one of the largest sanitary ceramics production bases in China, housing nearly 1,500 registered market entities [6] - The city aims to enhance its smart manufacturing capabilities, targeting an 80% digital coverage rate among enterprises by 2027 [7][8] Group 3: Emerging Industries and Economic Growth - Chaozhou is actively promoting emerging industries such as new materials, renewable energy, and biomedicine, with significant growth in the tea and food sectors, achieving over 20% annual growth in tea production value [8][9] - The establishment of the Cap Biomedical Science Park exemplifies Chaozhou's commitment to developing its biomedical sector, with a production capacity of 50 million test kits annually [9] - The collaboration with Shenzhen aims to leverage resources for mutual growth, transitioning Chaozhou from a manufacturing base to a high-tech manufacturing hub [8][9]