（来源：青岛金融） 12月23日，山东省委经济工作会议在济南召开。会议提出"努力建设北方地区经济重要增长极"，"为全国大局多作贡献"。 值得注意的是，党的二十届四中全会通过的"十五五"规划建议提出，增强区域发展协调性，"促进东中西、南北方协调发展"，标志着我国区域协调发展进 入东西兼顾、南北并重的新阶段。 山东"努力建设北方地区经济重要增长极"，无疑是在顶层设计的大局中，找准了经济大省"走在前、挑大梁"的责任定位。在这一历史性布局中，山东作为 经济大省，工业体系完备、区位优势突出，经济总量即将突破十万亿元，决定了它必然要在"南北方协调发展"中勇挑大梁——山东省委十二届十次全会提 出的"十五五"时期山东经济社会发展的主要目标，就包含"北方地区经济重要增长极作用更加彰显"。 聚焦青岛这个山东高质量发展的"强龙头"，山东"十五五"规划建议提出"推动青岛加快迈上2万亿大台阶"，这已不仅是一个城市的经济冲刺，更是一份沉 甸甸的区域发展责任书。青岛随后将这个目标进一步细化：力争2028年全市生产总值迈上2万亿元台阶。 这也正是北方经济破题高质量发展的关键点。 当前，青岛市正以"10+1"创新型产业体系为重点，围绕"4+4 ...

Core Viewpoint - The "15th Five-Year Plan" emphasizes the need for coordinated development between northern and southern regions of China, addressing the increasing economic disparity and aiming for high-quality growth in the long term [1][3]. Economic Disparities - The economic weight is shifting from the north to the south, with southern provinces dominating in both number and scale, as evidenced by Guangdong and Jiangsu exceeding 10 trillion yuan in GDP, while northern provinces like Shandong and Henan lag behind [2]. - The pace of economic transformation is faster in the south, particularly in innovation hubs like the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area and the Yangtze River Delta, while northern provinces face challenges in transitioning from traditional industries [2]. - Population trends show an increase in the south, with Guangdong gaining 740,000 residents, while the northeastern region continues to experience significant population decline [2]. Strategic Importance of Northern Development - The disparity in economic development reflects various factors, including resource endowments and industrial structures, necessitating improved regional coordination mechanisms [3]. - The northern region is crucial for national food security and energy resources, contributing significantly to the country's grain production [3]. Recommendations for Northern Development - The primary task is to promote industrial transformation in the north, focusing on advanced manufacturing, modern agriculture, and energy sectors while fostering emerging industries [4]. - Enhancing the business environment in northern regions is essential, requiring reforms to reduce institutional barriers and costs [4]. - Expanding openness and integrating regional development with international standards are vital for enhancing the north's competitive edge [4]. Conclusion - The goal of promoting coordinated development is not to achieve uniform speed but to leverage each region's comparative advantages through reforms, innovation, and openness, ultimately fostering a high-quality development synergy between the north and south [5][6].

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the need for coordinated development between northern and southern regions of China, highlighting the increasing economic disparity and the importance of addressing this issue for long-term high-quality growth [1][3]. Economic Disparities - The economic weight is shifting from north to south, with southern provinces dominating in both number and scale, as evidenced by the fact that 8 out of 10 major economic provinces are in the south [2] - In the first three quarters of this year, Guangdong and Jiangsu both exceeded a GDP of 10 trillion yuan, while northern provinces like Shandong and Henan lagged behind with 7.7 trillion and 4.9 trillion yuan respectively [2] - By 2024, 27 cities in China are projected to have a GDP exceeding 1 trillion yuan, with 19 of these cities located in the south, accounting for over two-thirds of the total [2] Economic Transition and Population Movement - The south is experiencing faster economic transformation, particularly in innovation-driven areas like the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area and the Yangtze River Delta, while northern provinces face challenges in transitioning from traditional industries [2] - Population trends show an increase in the south, with Guangdong gaining 740,000 residents and Zhejiang 454,000, while the northeastern provinces continue to see population declines [2] Strategic Importance of Northern Development - The disparity in economic development reflects various factors, including resource endowments and industrial structures, necessitating improved regional coordination mechanisms [3] - The northern region is crucial for national food security and energy resources, contributing half of the country's total grain production [3] Recommendations for Northern Development - The primary task is to promote industrial transformation in the north, focusing on advanced manufacturing, modern agriculture, and energy sectors while also developing emerging industries [4] - Enhancing the business environment and reducing institutional transaction costs are essential for fostering a market-oriented economy in northern regions [4] - Expanding openness and integrating regional development with international standards are vital for enhancing competitiveness [4] Conclusion - Coordinated development should not aim for uniform speed but rather leverage comparative advantages through reforms, innovation, and openness, fostering a synergistic high-quality growth between the north and south [5]