Core Insights - Hefei's GDP has increased from just over 1 trillion yuan at the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan to 1.35 trillion yuan in 2024, achieving an average annual growth rate of 6.2% and ranking 19th among cities nationwide [1][3]. Economic Development - During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, Hefei has established, is constructing, or is researching 13 major scientific facilities, ranking among the top in the country [3]. - The city's total R&D investment intensity has surpassed 4%, placing it second among provincial capital cities and sixth among cities with GDP over 1 trillion yuan [3]. - The number of national high-tech enterprises has exceeded 10,000, more than doubling, while the number of "specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative" small giant enterprises has reached 312, increasing over fourfold [3]. Industrial Growth - The new strategic industries in Hefei have maintained a leading position in the country, with the city ranking first in the production of new energy vehicles and first globally in photovoltaic inverter production [5]. - The low-altitude economy is also among the top in the country, with the quantum industry leading in the number of enterprises and patents [5]. Integration and Logistics - Hefei is deeply integrated into the Yangtze River Delta regional development, with the construction of the Hongqiao International Open Hub Hefei Link Zone accelerating [5]. - The city has been approved for the Hefei Metropolitan Area Development Plan, and its logistics system has been significantly advanced, being selected as a national logistics hub city [5]. - The number of newly established enterprises from Fortune Global 500 companies has reached 44, totaling over 111, while cross-border e-commerce transactions have doubled to 28.9 billion yuan compared to the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan [5].

Group 1: Economic Transformation and Development - Hefei has transformed from an inland city with no natural resources into a "net celebrity city" by focusing on technology and industrial upgrades, showcasing a strong development momentum [1] - The city has achieved a GDP growth that has crossed seven trillion yuan milestones, entering the "trillion club" and becoming one of the most popular cities for young people in the Yangtze River Delta [6] Group 2: Low-altitude Economy - Hefei is a pioneer in the low-altitude economy, with over 300 companies in the sector and more than 200 operational routes for drone logistics and urban air transport [3] - The city plans to build over 30 eVTOL takeoff and landing points within three years, creating a comprehensive urban air transport network [3] - The low-altitude economy in Anhui is projected to reach approximately 55 billion yuan by 2024, supported by a 1 billion yuan industrial fund [3] Group 3: Smart Manufacturing - Hefei emphasizes smart manufacturing as a key direction for industrial transformation, leveraging its advantages in scale and comprehensive industrial systems [4] - Lenovo's manufacturing base in Hefei has become a global hub, achieving an industrial output value of 105.7 billion yuan last year [5] - The city has seen a significant increase in new energy vehicle production, with over 1.35 million units produced last year, marking an 81% growth [5] Group 4: Investment and Innovation - Hefei has developed a unique "investment-driven" model to attract social capital for technological innovation and industrial development, exemplified by investments in projects like BOE and NIO [7] - The city is focusing on quantum industries, with nearly 70 companies in the quantum supply chain and significant achievements in quantum communication and computing [8] - Hefei ranks second globally in the quantum information field, showcasing its strength in both research and industrial development [8]

尽管通用量子计算机还未面世，但全球科研界也都在为突破量子技术作出不断探索。 在2025浦江创新论坛"AI量子：量子智能"专题论坛上，图灵奖得主、上海期智研究院院长姚期智院士接受第一财经在内的媒体采访时表示，我国的量子产业 目前仍处于起步阶段，市场规模有限，并主要集中于科研仪器与基础实验。但他也表示，量子技术并不只局限于量子计算机，量子导航等应用正逐渐显现潜 力。未来五到十年，很多产业都会从量子科技中产生。 金叶子 / 摄 作为一位教育工作者，姚期智创建的清华大学"姚班"，培养了诸多计算机科学创新人才。2010年，姚期智牵头设立清华大学交叉信息研究院时，同时设立了 量子实验室，来设计和建造量子计算机。彼时，国内还鲜少有人关注量子计算机。 未来五到十年，很多产业都会从量子科技中产生。 "（研究院）过去十五年间，我们将量子计算、人工智能与密码学三大前沿方向作为重点，力求在十年后实现与世界同步的突破。如今看来，这一目标已基 本达成，研究院所开展的工作在国际上产生了重要影响。"姚期智说。 谈到我国的人工智能发展现状，他认为，从宏观上看，中国的AI产业应用现在处于世界第一行列，支撑之一关键是人才储备，但在源头创新上，人才 ...

Core Insights - The "Wave Peak Plan" aims to promote industrial collaboration and technological innovation in the Yangtze River Delta region [1] - The "Wave Peak Weekly: Yangtze River Delta Industrial Dynamics" focuses on the latest industrial developments in nine trillion GDP cities, highlighting 181 key news articles and leadership activities from August 4 to August 10, 2025 [1] Industry Highlights - Hefei's quantum industry ranks second globally in comprehensive strength [2] - Shanghai targets a production value of over 50 billion in the embodied intelligence industry within three years [2] - Nanjing's software industry grew by 5.9% in the first half of the year, approaching a trillion [2] - Hangzhou unveiled the world's first brain-like computer with 2 billion neurons, named "Wukong" [2] - Suzhou's Kunshan signed a 15.1 billion project in the embodied intelligence sector [2] - Ningbo has 104 champion enterprises leading the advanced manufacturing sector [2] - Wuxi's Binhu District aims to complete the intelligent transformation of industrial enterprises by 2027 [2] - Nantong's satellite smart factory has achieved mass production and launch of 100 satellites annually [2] - Changzhou is accelerating the construction of a low-altitude economy system with "three parks, five centers, and one platform" [2]