SCC(SZ:002916) Xin Hua Ri Bao·2025-11-12 22:00Group 1 - In the first three quarters of this year, Nantong signed 347 key domestic projects, with over 50% being expansions of existing enterprises [1] - Among the new manufacturing projects, 425 projects with investments over 100 million yuan were initiated, with 48.5% being expansions of existing enterprises [1] - The focus on existing enterprises for investment is due to their shorter construction cycles, lower resource demands, and stronger enterprise loyalty [1] Group 2 - In the past three years, Nantong has seen 112 projects funded by reinvested profits from foreign enterprises, amounting to 1.62 billion USD, which constitutes 35.4% of the city's total foreign investment [2] - The German pharmaceutical company Merck has invested in five projects in Nantong since 2014, totaling nearly 3.3 billion yuan, which represents over 50% of its investments in China [2] - By the end of September, all 38 planned provincial major projects and 224 planned municipal major projects in Nantong had commenced, marking an increase of 12 and 7 projects year-on-year, respectively [2] Group 3 - Nantong was recognized as one of the top ten innovative cities in the "2024-2025 Urban Business Environment Innovation Report" [3] - The local government emphasizes that serving existing enterprises is the best form of investment attraction [3] - Nantong's leadership aims to enhance the business service brand "Wan Shi Hao Tong" and stimulate competitive spirit to support the implementation of national policies and ensure a strong start for the next five-year plan [3]