山东政商要情（10.27—11.2）

Economic Performance - In the first three quarters of 2023, Shandong's GDP reached 77,115 billion yuan, growing by 5.6% year-on-year at constant prices [2] - The primary industry added value was 4,825 billion yuan (3.9% growth), the secondary industry 30,150 billion yuan (5.3% growth), and the tertiary industry 42,140 billion yuan (6.1% growth) [2] - Industrial value added for large-scale enterprises grew by 7.8%, with significant contributions from equipment manufacturing (12.0% growth) and specific sectors like automotive (17.0%), railway and shipbuilding (14.9%), and electronics (16.6%) [2] Policy and Development Initiatives - A major project planning and implementation meeting was held to ensure the achievement of economic and social development goals for the year and to support a strong start for the 14th Five-Year Plan [4] - Five key areas for project planning were identified: industrial upgrading, infrastructure, energy transition, urban-rural integration, and improving people's livelihoods [5] Trade and Investment - Jinan's foreign trade import and export reached 2,056.4 billion yuan in the first three quarters, a 28% increase year-on-year, significantly outperforming the provincial average [7] - The city achieved a balanced growth in exports (1,382.6 billion yuan, 24.2% growth) and imports (673.8 billion yuan, 36.5% growth), marking a historical high for the total trade volume [7][8] Conferences and Events - The 4th Confucian Business Conference was held in Jinan, attracting 468 guests from 36 countries, with 45 key projects signed, including 9 foreign investment projects totaling 1.01 billion USD [6] - The 25th Blue Economy International Talent and Industry-Academia-Research Cooperation Conference took place in Qingdao, showcasing innovations in various fields and signing key projects in biotechnology and semiconductors [9]