东莞：制造业当家地位愈发牢固！AI、低空经济将是下步重点

Core Viewpoint - Dongguan is solidifying its position as a manufacturing hub, with significant contributions from the industrial sector to GDP growth and a focus on advanced manufacturing and digital transformation initiatives [3][4]. Group 1: Manufacturing Sector Developments - The contribution of the industrial sector to Dongguan's GDP exceeds 80%, with advanced manufacturing value-added growth at 15.8%, accounting for 52.2% of the industrial sector [3]. - Dongguan has been selected as a pilot city for national initiatives in manufacturing technology upgrades and digital transformation, with over 50% growth in technology investment and nearly 2,000 new digital transformation projects annually [3]. - The city has established a modern industrial system categorized as "8+8+4," with over 1,800 new projects worth over 100 million yuan and nearly 200 projects worth over 1 billion yuan [3]. Group 2: Emerging Industries and Innovations - Dongguan is actively seizing opportunities in the "Artificial Intelligence +" sector, launching policies to support AI and service industry development, including the operation of the first city-level large model center in the manufacturing field [4]. - New industries such as low-altitude economy and robotics are thriving, with a focus on fashion and domestic products showcasing manufacturing aesthetics [5]. Group 3: Future Plans and Strategic Actions - In 2026, Dongguan plans to implement the "Industrial System Enhancement" action to cultivate new productive forces and modernize its industrial system, aiming to increase the proportion of strategic emerging industries [6]. - The city will focus on AI and robotics, aiming to develop capabilities in AI mobile devices, servers, and glasses, and establish training grounds for intelligent robots [6]. - Plans include constructing low-altitude economic infrastructure and semiconductor industry parks, targeting a scale of over 65 billion yuan for the semiconductor and integrated circuit industries [8]. Group 4: Service Sector and Brand Development - Dongguan aims to enhance its modern service industry, targeting an increase in the service sector's contribution to GDP to 45% [9]. - The city is focused on building a brand matrix for manufacturing, fostering local, leading, and international brands, and supporting the development of the Hongmeng ecosystem [10].