有"五省通衢"之称的徐州，有望迈进GDP"万亿俱乐部"，成为江苏第六个万亿城市，同时终结苏北地区无万亿城市的历 史。 日前，徐州市委经济工作会议释放信号：预计2025年全市地区生产总值增长6%左右，主要经济指标增速高于全省平均水 平。数据显示，徐州2024年GDP达9537.12亿元，按照这一增速测算，2025年徐州将成为苏北地区首座GDP万亿城市。 徐州的万亿跨越，并不是"突进式增长"，而是厚积薄发的结果。2025年伊始，徐州就在《政府工作报告》中明确提出"朝着 万亿级城市快步迈进，将'十四五'规划蓝图变为现实"，并锚定6%左右的GDP增长目标。 独特的区位优势，是徐州冲刺万亿的核心底气。在江苏地理版图上，徐州地处苏、鲁、豫、皖四省交界，不像苏锡常那样 紧邻长江、连片发展，却凭借"边缘"的地理格局，塑造了不可替代的枢纽价值。2017年，徐州获批成为淮海经济区中心城市， 自此开启了依托内陆型、枢纽型和区域中心型的发展新路径。 近年来，徐州持续放大区位优势，以铁路、公路等交通网络为纽带，构建起连接四省的内陆枢纽，不断集聚产业、人口和 市场要素。其经济增长不仅源于本地产业升级，更来自对周边地区产业、物流和服务需求 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the rise of Taizhou, a city in Jiangsu province, as it aims to break out of its "mid-tier" status and achieve a GDP of over 1 trillion yuan, following its recent victory in a local competition, which has garnered significant attention and ambition for future growth [1][7][11]. Economic Goals - Taizhou has set a clear target to join the "trillion-yuan club" by the end of the 14th Five-Year Plan, marking its first explicit goal for such economic achievement [11][12]. - The city aims to increase its economic contribution within Jiangsu and improve its national ranking among cities [11][12]. Current Economic Status - As of last year, Taizhou's GDP was approximately 7020.95 billion yuan, which is lower than neighboring cities like Yangzhou and Yancheng, which have GDPs of 7809.64 billion yuan and 7779.2 billion yuan respectively [12][14]. - Despite being the youngest city in Jiangsu, Taizhou has shown significant industrial growth, particularly in shipbuilding and pharmaceuticals, which are key sectors for its economic development [14][16]. Industrial Development - Taizhou is recognized as the largest private shipbuilding base in China, with a stable performance in shipbuilding metrics, contributing significantly to the national and global markets [14][16]. - The city has also developed a robust pharmaceutical industry, with the establishment of the China Medical City, which has attracted over 1300 pharmaceutical companies, including major international players [16][17]. Recent Trends and Challenges - In the first three quarters of this year, Taizhou's industrial output value increased by 7.4%, outpacing the provincial average by 0.6 percentage points, with notable growth in marine engineering and biopharmaceutical sectors [18][21]. - However, challenges remain, such as a decline in shipbuilding orders and a slowdown in GDP growth, which was recorded at 5.4% for the first three quarters, below the initial target of 6% [20][21]. Future Initiatives - The city is actively pursuing new growth points by enhancing its focus on emerging industries, including robotics and artificial intelligence, to diversify its economic base [21][22]. - Taizhou's leadership is engaging in a new round of investment attraction efforts, targeting both local strengths and innovative sectors to bolster its economic ambitions [21][22].