“十四五”九城GDP占比全国约1/15 长三角G60科创走廊竞争力显著增强

Core Insights - The G60 Science and Technology Innovation Corridor in the Yangtze River Delta is set to celebrate its seventh anniversary in 2025, coinciding with the conclusion of the 14th Five-Year Plan and the planning of the 15th Five-Year Plan [3] - The region has significantly enhanced its competitiveness during the 14th Five-Year Plan, contributing approximately 1/15 of the national GDP with a total GDP of around 9 trillion yuan in 2024, ranking 17th globally [3] - The R&D investment intensity in the nine cities of the corridor is 3.77%, exceeding the national average by 1.08 percentage points, with a notable presence of high-tech enterprises and specialized "little giant" companies [3] Economic Contribution - The nine cities, representing about 1/28 of the national population and 1/120 of the area, contribute significantly to the national economy [3] - In 2024, the GDP of the nine cities is projected to reach approximately 9 trillion yuan, placing it 17th in global economic rankings [3] Innovation and R&D - The region's R&D investment intensity stands at 3.77%, which is 1.08 percentage points higher than the national average [3] - High-tech enterprises in the area account for nearly 1/7 of the national total, while national-level specialized "little giant" companies make up 13.3% of the total [3] - The number of invention patents authorized and PCT patent applications from the nine cities each represent 10% of the national total, with globally highly cited scientists making up 9.5% of the national share [3] Government Initiatives - The governments of Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Anhui have prioritized the development of the G60 Science and Technology Innovation Corridor [4] - Recent measures have been proposed to elevate the corridor to a "world-class" level, focusing on becoming a hub for industrial innovation and enhancing collaboration with major strategic initiatives [4]