Core Viewpoint - The recent investment promotion delegation from Ledong Li Autonomous County to Beijing aims to accelerate the implementation of key projects in various sectors, leveraging Hainan Free Trade Port policies and focusing on the county's development strategy and industrial layout [1] Group 1: Investment Promotion Activities - The delegation engaged in targeted investment promotion activities focusing on tropical efficient agriculture, marine economy, cultural tourism and health, urban comprehensive development, and industrial park operations [1] - The delegation conducted in-depth discussions with several enterprises, including Heilongjiang Runyuan Real Estate Development Co., China Aquatic Products Fisheries Co., China Planning and Design Institute, Guoshen Group Co., and Baiyue Group [1] Group 2: Strategic Focus and Future Plans - The investment activities are based on the "three zones" development strategy and the layout of four major industrial parks in Ledong [1] - Ledong will establish a "one enterprise, one policy" tracking service mechanism for the five companies engaged during the meetings, led by county leaders and supported by relevant departments to address enterprise demands and project bottlenecks [1] - Future efforts will focus on targeted investment in key industries such as marine economy, tropical efficient agriculture, cultural tourism and health, and urban development, particularly in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Eastern Marine Economic Zone, comprising Jiangsu, Shanghai, Zhejiang, and Fujian, is a vital and promising area for marine economic development in China, with significant growth in marine industries and a notable contribution to the national marine GDP [1][5]. Group 1: Marine Economic Growth - In 2024, the marine GDP of the Eastern Marine Economic Zone is projected to reach 45,992.9 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 7.1% and accounting for 43.6% of the national marine GDP [1]. - The marine industry structure in the Eastern Marine Economic Zone is continuously optimizing, with the primary, secondary, and tertiary industries contributing 4.0%, 36.3%, and 59.7% to the marine GDP, respectively [3][4]. - The total value added of 15 marine industries in the Eastern Marine Economic Zone is expected to grow by 8.5% in 2024, with traditional industries like marine oil and gas, shipbuilding, and marine tourism experiencing double-digit growth [4]. Group 2: Jiangsu Province - Jiangsu's marine economy is set to exceed 1 trillion yuan for the first time in 2024, growing from over 550 billion yuan in 2014 [6]. - The cumulative installed capacity of offshore wind power in Jiangsu reached 11.83 million kilowatts in 2024, with a total power generation of 32.8 billion kilowatt-hours, ranking among the top in the country [8]. - The number of specialized and innovative small and medium-sized enterprises in Jiangsu's marine sector increased by 58.8% year-on-year, reaching 786 by the end of 2024 [8]. Group 3: Zhejiang Province - Zhejiang has the longest coastline in China at 6,715 kilometers and has developed a comprehensive port system centered around Ningbo-Zhoushan Port, which is a global leader in cargo throughput [9][11]. - In 2024, Ningbo-Zhoushan Port achieved a cargo throughput of 1.377 billion tons, a 4% increase, and a container throughput of 39.3 million TEUs, marking an 11% growth [9]. - Zhejiang established a Marine Economy Development Bureau to enhance its marine economic capabilities and plans to invest over 60 billion yuan in 120 strong port projects by 2025 [11]. Group 4: Fujian Province - Fujian's marine GDP is expected to exceed 1.25 trillion yuan in 2024, with a year-on-year growth of 6.1%, maintaining its position as the third-largest marine economy in China [12]. - The total aquatic product output in Fujian reached 9.246 million tons in 2024, with a 3.9% increase, and the province continues to lead in aquatic product exports [12][14]. - Fujian is also focusing on marine biomedicine, with significant developments in marine high-tech industrial parks and a strong emphasis on marine pharmaceuticals [14]. Group 5: Shanghai - Shanghai's marine GDP is projected to reach 1,138.7 billion yuan in 2024, contributing 10.8% to the national marine GDP despite having only 0.35% of the national marine area [15]. - The marine advanced manufacturing sector in Shanghai is thriving, with the shipbuilding industry showing significant growth, including a 20% increase in industrial output value [15][17]. - The marine tourism sector in Shanghai is also expanding, with a nominal growth of 17.6% in value added, making it a new growth point for the industry [18].