2025年12月25日，上海市科委会同松江区发布《关于支持长三角G60科创走廊策源地建设的若干措施》 （以下简称《若干措施》），以"四大板块、23条举措"系统支持松江高水平建设G60科创走廊策源地， 为上海（长三角）国际科技创新中心建设注入新的政策动能。 从"发布一份政策文件"到"重塑一个区域平台的功能定位"，这套新政推动G60由早期偏重"通道联通、平 台共建"的协作形态，转向以策源能力为牵引的"创新链—产业链—生态链"一体化组织，并通过专项资 金与跨区域机制，将协同创新从"能合作"进一步推向"可持续、可复制的深度协同"。 定位升级：从"先行先试走廊"走向"创新策源地" 长三角G60科创走廊自诞生之初，便承载着服务国家战略的重大使命。此次《若干措施》的出台，进一 步明确了松江作为"创新策源地"的核心功能定位。这意味着长三角G60科创走廊的建设重心，将从基础 设施互联互通、产业协同布局阶段，进入科技创新要素自由流动、创新链产业链深度融合阶段。 "策源地"的内涵，并不仅是地理空间上的集聚，更是创新思想的源头、关键技术的发端与新兴产业的孕 育场。将松江乃至上海置于这一位置，意味着其角色不再仅仅是长三角经济增长的"火 ...

Core Insights - In the first half of 2025, China's GDP reached 66,053.6 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 5.3% [1] - The total import and export volume was 21,787.6 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 2.9% [1] - The third China International Supply Chain Promotion Expo showcased the resilience of the Chinese economy and attracted participation from 75 countries and regions, along with over 650 enterprises and organizations [1] Economic Performance - China's GDP growth of 5.3% indicates a stable economic recovery and resilience amidst global challenges [1] - The increase in import and export volume by 2.9% suggests a gradual recovery in trade activities [1] Supply Chain Dynamics - The expo highlighted China's role as a "stabilizer" in the global supply chain, with a 15% increase in European and American exhibitors compared to the previous year [1] - The introduction of an innovation chain section at the expo, featuring a system that covers 680,000 existing patents, signifies a shift from traditional trade to technological collaboration [1] Innovation and Technology - Over 100 globally launched products were showcased, including advancements in brain-computer interfaces and embodied intelligence from Zhejiang and Hubei, respectively [1] - This shift indicates China's transition from being the "world's factory" to becoming an "innovation source" [1]

Core Insights - Lixil Group has established an international R&D center in Guangzhou, marking a significant step in enhancing its global R&D system and international collaboration capabilities [1][4][5] - The center spans 1,600 square meters and integrates functions from design and R&D to supply chain management, directly serving global brand technology development [4][5] - The investment reflects a broader trend of foreign companies shifting towards high-value chain R&D in Guangdong, with actual foreign investment in the province increasing by 8.9% year-on-year in the first four months of the year [4][6] Company Strategy - Lixil Group's CEO, Setsu Shinaya, emphasized the importance of Guangzhou's complete industry ecosystem and the availability of electronic components and rapid market validation for smart product development [5][7] - The Guangzhou center will focus on global markets and non-ceramic products, differentiating itself from the Shanghai center, which targets the Asian market and ceramic technology [8] - The center aims to leverage consumer insights and product innovation to meet the rapidly changing demands of Chinese consumers, who are increasingly willing to try new products [9][14] Market Dynamics - The Chinese smart toilet market has seen a twelvefold growth over the past decade, with expectations to reach 12 million units by 2025, indicating a significant opportunity for innovation [9] - Despite challenges such as tariff friction, Lixil Group maintains confidence in the Chinese market, viewing it as the largest consumer market globally [11] - The company plans to enhance its competitive edge in the high-end segment through differentiated value propositions and a multi-brand strategy [13]