Core Insights - Jiangning Economic and Technological Development Zone has achieved significant economic contributions, generating 11% of the city's GDP, 22% of industrial economy, and 25% of actual foreign investment with only 5% of the land area [1] - The development zone has transformed from a lesser-known county-level area to a leading national economic development zone, focusing on attracting investment, project construction, and industrial cultivation [1][3] - The zone's strategy includes both "internal expansion" by enhancing the industrial ecosystem and "external extension" by expanding along the industrial chain [2][3] Investment and Project Development - The recent signing of Valeo's powertrain headquarters project in Jiangning represents a significant internal expansion effort [2] - Jiangning aims to attract at least 180 key projects this year, with approximately 300 projects currently under negotiation [3] - The development zone has a strong track record of rapid project initiation, exemplified by the advanced compressed air energy storage system project that received all necessary permits in just five days [4] Infrastructure and Support Systems - Jiangning has established a comprehensive support system for projects, ensuring that policies, resources, and problem-solving measures are in place throughout the project lifecycle [5] - The zone is home to several major projects with substantial investments, including a 40 billion yuan high-end environmental equipment production base and a 30.15 billion yuan electric tool project [5] Industrial Growth and Innovation - Jiangning is focused on cultivating high-tech industries, with high-tech industrial output accounting for 70% of the scale industrial output [6] - The development zone has successfully nurtured leading companies like Estun, which has become a top player in the Chinese robotics market [6] - The area has attracted 100 Fortune Global 500 companies and has a robust ecosystem of 3,095 technology-based SMEs, 1,798 high-tech enterprises, and 225 unicorns [7]