In 2026, the Jingjiang Economic and Technological Development Zone in Jingjiang, Jiangsu province, will make dedicated efforts to accelerate project breakthroughs, strengthen industrial chain clusters, and upgrade development levels.
The zone has set goals of increasing regional GDP by 7.5 percent, industrial output value by 10 percent, and fixed asset investment by 15 percent in 2026. Goals are for the zone to see its regional GDP exceed 150 billion yuan ($21.8 billion) and general public budget revenue exceed 4 billion yuan by the end of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period.
The zone will revitalize traditional industries, further develop the aerospace industry, and lay out strategic emerging industries represented by semiconductor equipment and synthetic biology.
The Jingjiang Economic and Technological Development Zone. [Photo/WeChat account: ZGJJKFQ]
Improvements are also planned for projects. Targeting Fortune Global 500 companies, State-owned enterprises, and industry leaders, the zone will tailor carrying solutions for their projects. Focusing on cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence and synthetic biology, the zone will take active steps to cooperate with universities and institutions, striving to implement 35 high-tech projects in 2026.
Relying on the advantages of smart ports and intelligent manufacturing industries, the zone will accelerate the launch of characteristic demonstration scenarios, such as the adoption of wall-climbing detection robots in ship manufacturing.
For key areas such as high-tech ships, semiconductor equipment, and synthetic biology, the zone is projected to attract and nurture more than 25 national key talents and 2,500 high-quality skilled professionals.