常州打造“国际化智造名城、长三角创新高地”

Core Insights - Changzhou is transforming its solid industrial foundation into new productive forces for the future, focusing on high-quality development during the transition from the 14th Five-Year Plan to the 15th [1][2][12] Economic Performance - Over the past decade, Changzhou's economic growth has averaged 7% annually, with a 6.4% growth rate during the 14th Five-Year Plan, achieving a GDP exceeding 1 trillion yuan two years ahead of schedule and a per capita GDP surpassing 200,000 yuan [2][3] - The city contributes 7% of the provincial fiscal revenue and 8% of the GDP while occupying only 4% of the area and housing 6% of the population [2] Industrial Innovation - Changzhou has established a "1028" industrial system, enhancing competitiveness and participating in the construction of five national-level industrial clusters, with the new energy industry nearing 900 billion yuan and high-tech industries accounting for nearly 60% of the economy [2][4] - The city aims to grow its industrial scale to 3 trillion yuan during the 15th Five-Year Plan, with a focus on new energy, smart equipment, and new materials [4][5] Technological Development - Changzhou is prioritizing the integration of technological and industrial innovation, with plans to enhance local innovation platforms and align higher education with industry needs [5][6] - The city is focusing on artificial intelligence as a key area for growth, aiming to empower various industries and attract top AI companies [6][10] Urban Development - Changzhou is committed to an inclusive development approach, aiming to convert population flow into sustainable urban growth by enhancing consumption capacity and optimizing the environment [7][8] - The city plans to improve its spatial layout, promote urban renewal, and deepen urban-rural integration, with a goal of transforming over 50% of urban villages in the next decade [8][9] Strategic Positioning - The city is positioning itself as a significant center in the Yangtze River Delta and a national advanced manufacturing base, focusing on sustainable and intelligent manufacturing [10][11] - Changzhou aims to support enterprises as the main actors in innovation, optimizing the operational mechanisms of innovation platforms to ensure faster realization of innovative outcomes [11][12]