Core Insights - The Yangtze River Economic Belt contributes nearly half of China's GDP while accounting for about one-third of the country's energy consumption and carbon emissions [1] Industry Developments - Traditional industries such as steel and petrochemicals in the Yangtze River Economic Belt are actively pursuing green transformation, establishing 24 national carbon peak pilot cities and parks, along with 14 zero-carbon parks [1] - Approximately 10,000 old operating vessels have been scrapped and updated as part of the push for clean energy and new energy ship development [1] Innovation and Industrial Upgrading - The region has cultivated 41 national-level advanced manufacturing clusters and 30 strategic emerging industry clusters, representing 51% and 45% of the national totals, respectively [1] - A regional innovation system is being enhanced, with three technology innovation centers and eight national laboratories established along the river, leading to breakthroughs in key technologies in fields such as artificial intelligence and quantum information [1] Future Directions - The Yangtze River Economic Belt will continue to focus on green, high-end, and intelligent development, fostering green low-carbon industries tailored to local conditions to achieve development while protecting the environment [1]
长江经济带绿色转型实现新突破 ：以三分之一能耗、碳排放贡献近一半GDP
Zhong Guo Dian Li Bao·2026-01-07 05:44