2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-11-12 09:33Group 1: Economic Overview - In 2024, the industrial and manufacturing sectors in Zhuzhou are projected to account for 39.9% and 37.4% of GDP, respectively, marking increases of 0.9 and 1.2 percentage points since 2020, leading the province of Hunan [1] - Zhuzhou is recognized as a significant industrial base, having been one of the eight major industrial cities established during the early years of New China, contributing to various industrial milestones [1] Group 2: Advanced Manufacturing Development - Zhuzhou has developed three national advanced manufacturing clusters in rail transit equipment, small aircraft engines, and ultra-high voltage transmission equipment, along with three national characteristic industry clusters for small and medium enterprises [1] - The city has improved its ranking in the national advanced manufacturing cities from outside the top 50 in 2020 to 37th in 2024 [1] Group 3: Digital Transformation and Innovation - Zhuzhou has established the world's first intelligent manufacturing workshop for bogies and the first 5G automatic detection production line for ceramics in China, with digitalization coverage in large-scale manufacturing enterprises reaching 81% [2] - Zhuzhou's major enterprise, CRRC Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Co., has implemented several intelligent production lines, enhancing manufacturing capabilities [2] Group 4: Pharmaceutical Industry Advancements - Zhuzhou Qianjin Pharmaceutical Co., a government-controlled listed company, has made significant strides in digital transformation, reducing average R&D costs from 12.468 million to 5.867 million yuan and cutting approval times for product registration from 8 years to under 3 years [5] - The company has also improved production efficiency, reducing monthly production scheduling time from over 3 days to under 30 minutes, and increasing output by 33% [5] Group 5: Future Industry Focus - The city aims to accelerate the development of world-class industrial clusters in rail transit and small aircraft engines by 2025, while also promoting advanced materials and semiconductor industries [8] - Zhuzhou is focusing on emerging industries, particularly in "bottleneck" areas, to support technological advancements and the development of strategic emerging industry clusters [8] Group 6: Government Support and Infrastructure - The local government has implemented a supportive environment for the North Star industry, with a comprehensive development plan and policies to facilitate business operations [9] - The establishment of a satellite manufacturing factory in Zhuzhou has been expedited due to favorable government policies and support, enhancing the city's industrial capabilities [9] Group 7: Manufacturing Growth Metrics - From January to September this year, Zhuzhou's manufacturing output value increased by 10.4% year-on-year, with 27 out of 37 industrial categories showing positive growth [12] - Key industrial clusters such as metal products and electrical machinery have demonstrated significant growth rates of 36.8% and 30.8%, respectively [12]