Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the population development plan of Foshan, aiming to reach a permanent population of 10.16 million by 2030, highlighting the challenges and strategies involved in achieving this goal [1][12]. Population Growth Analysis - As of 2024, Foshan's permanent population is 9.6989 million, with a gap of 301,100 to reach 10 million and 461,100 to reach 10.16 million by 2030. An average annual population increase of over 50,000 is needed to join the "10 million club," while over 76,000 is required to meet the 10.16 million target [2]. - Foshan's population growth has declined from first to fourth in Guangdong over the past four years, with significant growth in 2017 and 2018 due to relaxed housing policies attracting migrants [2][5]. Economic Performance - Foshan's GDP growth has lagged behind other major cities, ranking last among cities with a GDP over 1 trillion yuan in 2023. The city has faced negative growth in industrial output, investment, foreign trade, and consumption due to its traditional industrial structure heavily linked to real estate [7][8]. - In 2024, Foshan's traditional industries saw a decline in added value by 1.6%, with significant drops in construction materials and metal products. The total export value decreased by 20.5%, indicating a need for industrial transformation [8]. Industrial Transformation Initiatives - The "Recreate a New Foshan" initiative aims to upgrade traditional industries and develop emerging sectors, targeting the creation of "10+N" trillion-yuan industrial clusters. This includes existing clusters in manufacturing and plans for new clusters in strategic emerging industries [11][12]. - In the first three quarters of the year, Foshan signed 253 projects in emerging industries, with a total investment of 143.92 billion yuan, representing 62.5% of the total investment in manufacturing projects [11]. Future Outlook - If Foshan successfully transforms its industries and achieves a population of over 10 million by 2030, it will join Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Dongguan as a key pillar in the Greater Bay Area, enhancing its economic and service sector growth [12].

Group 1 - Eight key industrial projects were signed in Fengxian, Shanghai, focusing on sectors such as health, smart equipment, and green energy, which will significantly boost the industrial development of Fengxian New City [1] - The "Beautiful Health" industry is a focal point, covering cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and fine foods, with a goal to establish a complete industrial chain from R&D to end consumption [2] - In 2024, the output value of the beautiful health industry in Fengxian New City is projected to reach 56.17 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.6%, with cosmetics leading at 14.53 billion yuan, up 13.7% [2] Group 2 - The Oriental Beauty Valley is recognized as China's only "Cosmetics Industry Capital," with an industrial scale nearing 100 billion yuan and over 3,000 enterprises, fostering both international giants and domestic brands [3] - The Shanghai Industrial Comprehensive Development Zone, established in 1994, is projected to exceed 50 billion yuan in industrial output in 2024, marking it as the first hundred-billion-yuan park in Fengxian [4] - Future plans for Fengxian New City include accelerating industrial upgrades and enhancing urban functions, aiming to become a vibrant new city in the Yangtze River Delta [5]