Core Viewpoint - Zigong City is focusing on the "Industrial Strong City" strategy, building a modern industrial system characterized by "4+3" industries, aiming to enhance energy conservation, environmental protection, new energy, new materials, and UAVs, while nurturing artificial intelligence, electronic information, and health industries [1][17]. Industry Overview - New Quality Productive Forces (新质生产力) is a term introduced by President Xi Jinping, emphasizing innovation as the main driving force for economic growth, characterized by high technology, efficiency, and quality [2][3]. Economic Performance - In 2024, Zigong City's GDP is projected to reach 187.62 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 7.1%. The primary industry is expected to grow by 2.6%, the secondary industry by 7.6%, and the tertiary industry by 7.9% [4][6]. Industrial Development - Zigong City achieved an industrial added value of 33.62 billion in 2024, with a growth rate of 8.4%. The growth rate for large-scale industrial added value reached 15.3% [6][8]. - The city has implemented a "4+3" industrial strategy, focusing on digital transformation and the development of emerging industries, including the establishment of smart factories and digital workshops [6][9]. Innovation and Technology - The city has built 15 pilot platforms around its leading industries, completing 20 pilot projects and generating 17 new products, indicating significant advancements in technology and industrial application [1][17]. - Zigong City has established itself as a hub for artificial intelligence innovation, creating the first provincial-level AI innovation development experimental zone [6][9]. Policy Framework - The local government has introduced a series of policies to support the development of new quality productive forces, including measures for technology innovation, industrial upgrading, and regional coordination [11][13]. Industrial Space Layout - Zigong City is developing a multi-layered industrial space system, focusing on traditional industries' renewal and the rise of emerging industries, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and resource integration [19][21][22]. Future Trends - The city aims to enhance its new energy industry, focusing on sodium batteries and hydrogen energy, while also promoting the commercialization of low-altitude economy applications [26][28]. - Traditional industries are expected to undergo intelligent and green transformations, with support for smart upgrades and the adoption of advanced technologies [29].