In 2024, Jiangyan Economic Development Zone achieved outstanding results in various areas, including economic development, project implementation, technological innovation, and rural vitalization.
The zone is projected to achieve a gross regional product of 22.5 billion yuan ($3.07 billion) in 2024, with industrial sales reaching 32 billion yuan and the added value of industries above designated size hitting 8.6 billion yuan. In addition, the total import and export trade volume is expected to reach $950 million.
In 2024, 14 projects commenced construction, and 11 projects were completed. Shenyue Technology's High-Performance Electric Drive System project, valued at over 10 billion yuan, successfully broke ground. Additionally, two projects were included in the provincial major project list, while two others were listed as key provincial private investment industrial projects.
Furthermore, Jiangyan EDZ secured two major scientific research projects from the Jiangsu Industrial Technology Research Institute last year. Five individuals from the zone were recognized as national-level talents, and five initiatives were selected for Taizhou's innovation and entrepreneurship program. Furthermore, two companies in the zone were named as provincial potential unicorns.
Noteworthy achievements were also made in rural vitalization. The Qinhu Oasis Tourism Investment Co's project, integrating agriculture, culture, and tourism, was selected as an outstanding village development case nationwide by the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, while the Sanshui Edible Fungus Industrial Park was chosen as a smart planting park in Jiangsu. Additionally, the ecological circular agriculture project and the intelligent mushroom stick center project were included in the provincial major project list for scientific and technological achievements transformation.
An aerial view of an edible fungus industrial park in Jiangyan EDZ. [Photo/WeChat account: gh_d6cb78f80c03]