ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2023
Business and Economy
Jing’an District attained a regional GDP of more than 198.2 billion yuan (US$27.7 billion) in the first nine months of last year, an increase of 7.8 percent from the previous year.
Last year, it ranked first among Shanghai’s downtown districts in general public budget revenue, which climbed by 3 percent from the previous year to 28.78 billion yuan.
Its total retail sales of consumer products were about 171 billion yuan, again topping downtown.
Last year, 236 “first stores” were introduced. The “Ju Fu Chang” neighborhood, named after Julu, Fumin and Changle roads, has become a magnet for domestic independent brands.
Jing’an also maintained its top position in terms of foreign-related business in downtown districts.
Last year, 12 international companies established regional offices in the district. The total volume of imports and exports increased by 7.8 percent year over year to 56.1 billion yuan. Actual foreign direct investment totaled US$1.214 billion, up 43.4 percent year on year.
Its roster of “global service providers” grew to 92, including securities, banks and legal companies. The Nanjing Road West zone, one of the district’s major development zones, has pledged to generate 100 billion yuan in total retail consumer goods sales by the end of 2025, making it Shanghai’s first commercial zone to do so.
The Suhe Bay area is being transformed into a world-class waterfront zone; the Daning area focuses on culture and innovation; the Shibei area, which evolved out of the Shibei High Technology Park, is focused on digital intelligence; and an international innovation community is emerging.
Innovation
Jing’an had attracted 540 high-tech enterprises by the end of last year, making it one of Shanghai’s first demonstration zones for the science and technology service industries.
Last year, one innovative headquarters was established, and 918 invention patents were filed in Jing’an.
Eight large-scale innovation accelerators were created, contributing to the district’s open innovation network.
To create a “smart city,” 849 administrative affairs have been made available on a one-stop government affairs service portal for online processing. A smart urban management system now supports 12 application scenarios, including transportation, industrial parks and wet markets.
Environment
A total of 17 roadways have been fixed and refurbished, with 10.44 kilometers of overhead wires relocated underground.
Seven spots near the Suzhou Creek bridges have been renovated to create pedestrian and scenic waterfront spaces. A total of 83,100 square meters of green space, 25,200 square meters of vertical green displays and 2.04km of green lanes were constructed.
Sanquan Park and Square Park were completely renovated, and three pocket gardens were established.
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