Economic Performance - The GDP of Suqian reached 222.31 billion yuan in the first half of the year, with a year-on-year growth of 6.1%, ranking third in the province [1] - The industrial added value above designated size increased by 4.2% year-on-year, highlighting the stability and progress of the economy [1] Industrial Development - Suqian is focusing on building a manufacturing base with national influence, emphasizing the importance of industrial strength [1] - The city has completed 175 new projects with an investment of 41.95 billion yuan in the first half of the year, showcasing a strong commitment to major industrial project construction [2] - The Suqian Shihong New Materials Industrial Park is a model for industry development, processing 25 million waste plastic bottles daily into high-quality recycled polyester fibers [2] Technological Innovation - Suqian has attracted 124 new talent technology projects and implemented 475 industry-university-research cooperation projects from January to May [4] - The city is promoting smart manufacturing upgrades and has seen a 20% increase in labor productivity and a 12% reduction in comprehensive energy consumption through intelligent transformation [3][5] - The establishment of a digital twin platform has enabled full-chain visual control of production processes [3] Project Implementation - Major projects in Suqian are progressing ahead of schedule, with a focus on economic construction and high-quality development [3] - The Jiangsu Double Star Plastic New Materials Co., Ltd. has successfully implemented automation in its production line, significantly improving efficiency [3] Service Sector Transformation - The digital transformation of the service sector is exemplified by the smart logistics initiatives, with over 90% automation in the carbon-neutral smart logistics park [5] - The integration of "Beidou New Warehouse" with warehouse picking robots has been successfully applied in Suqian, reducing carbon emissions by 25% [5]