These Measures are formulated with a view to fully implementing Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, and comprehensively carrying out the guiding principles of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important speeches during his inspection of Shanghai, so as to pursue innovation-driven and high-end oriented development, strive to promote “AI+” empowerment, accelerate the establishment of a modern industrial system with Jing’an’s distinctive features and strengths, referred to as “(3+3)+(1+3+X)”, foster high-quality economic growth, and expedite the development of Jing’an as a key carrier area for Shanghai’s development of “five centers”—international centers for the economy, finance, trade, shipping, and science and technology innovation.
I. Overall Requirements
1. Focusing on key areas. Based on Jing’an District’s industrial foundation, we will further integrate high-quality resources, and provide priority support for this Municipality’s efforts to build the “2+3+6+6”¹ modern industrial system, thereby driving the high-quality development of the District’s “(3+3)+(1+3+X)”² modern industrial system.
2. Fostering an innovation ecosystem. By fully implementing the innovation-driven development strategy, with a focus on establishing a high-caliber innovation system, we will strive to facilitate the deep integration of the industrial chain, innovation chain, capital chain, and talent chain, so as to optimize the aggregation, flow, and efficient allocation of innovation factors, cultivate a high-quality ecosystem for innovation-driven development, and solidify the foundation for industrial innovation and development in Jing’an District.
3. Committing to AI integration and empowerment. By leveraging the core driving role of next-generation information technologies, Jing’an District will promote the deep integration of artificial intelligence with key industries, and actively cultivate new scenarios, new business forms, new technologies, and new models for industrial development, thus accelerating the cultivation of new quality productive forces.
4. Committing to open cooperation. We need to strengthen cross-regional, cross-sectoral and cross-
1. Shanghai Municipal People’s Government has proposed accelerating the digital and green transformation of traditional industries, and fostering a “2+3+6+6” development pattern characterized by strategic leadership of pioneering industries, cultivation and growth of emerging industries, and forward-looking of future industries. The “2” means accelerating the digital and green transformation of traditional industries. The “3” means the three major pioneering industries: integrated circuits, biomedicine, and artificial intelligence. The first “6” means six emerging industries: next-generation electronic information, intelligent and new energy connected vehicles, high-end equipment, advanced materials, new energy and green low-carbon solutions, and fashion consumer goods. The second “6” means six future industries: future manufacturing, future information, future materials, future energy, future space, and future health.
2. The “3+3” means 3 advantaged industries—fashion consumer goods, professional services, and financial services, as well as 3 emerging industries: data intelligence, cultural creativity, and life health. In “1+3+X”, 1 denotes deep integration and innovation in commerce, culture, creativity, and technology; 3 means 3 specialized arenas of growth: blockchain, ultra-high-definition audio-visual, and beauty & health; and “X” refers to the growth arena of the future industry.
industry collaboration in innovation, and move faster to shore up weak links and strengthen industrial chains, thereby enhancing the resilience and modernization level of industrial chains. We need to provide
better high-end services, take an active part in international networks, and expand the influence of Jing’an as a brand.
II. Supporting Industrial Clustering and Capability Upgrading.
1. Promoting the Development of Industrial Clusters
(1) Accelerating the attraction of high-caliber entities. We will encourage the settlement in Jing’an of enterprises that demonstrate strong market competitiveness, significant industry influence, notable industrial driving effects, and occupy a core and critical position in the industrial chain and ecosystem. We will support “chain leader” enterprises in attracting high-quality upstream and downstream projects; and encourage supporting enterprises in the industrial chain, industrial parks, office buildings, etc., to assist in introducing business entities such as “chain leaders” and “hidden champions.” (Responsible entities: the District Commerce Commission, the District Science & Technology and Economy Commission, the District Justice Bureau, the District Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, the District Bureau of Culture and Tourism, the District Market Regulation Administration, the District Investment Service Office, and the District Data Bureau)
(2) Supporting industrial scale-up. Enterprises will be encouraged to expand their scale and achieve sustained growth, so as to promote the formation of a stable growth pattern. Support will be provided for the development of innovative and trade-oriented corporate headquarters, private enterprise headquarters, regional headquarters of multinational corporations, R&D centers, among others. (Responsible entities: the District Commerce Commission, the District Science & Technology and Economy Commission, the District Justice Bureau, the District Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, the District Bureau of Culture and Tourism, the District Market Regulation Administration, the District Investment Service Office, and District Data Bureau)
(3) Supporting the construction of major projects. We will focus on new industrial arenas and foster “new technologies, new business forms, and new models.” We will support project and platform development, business operations, and research on major issues in weak links, key areas, priority regions, and emerging industries within the context of industrial development.(Responsible entities: the District Commerce Commission, the District Science & Technology and Economy Commission, the District Justice Bureau, the District Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, the District Bureau of Culture and Tourism, the District Market Regulation Administration, the District Investment Service Office, and the District Data Bureau)
(4) Encouraging quality- and efficiency-driven development. Multiple measures will be adopted to reduce costs for business entities in areas such as labor, energy, operations, financing, logistics, procurement of services, training, and institutional transactions. Enterprises will be encouraged to tap internal potential, improve quality and efficiency, and expand service scale, while strengthening quality brand building and production factor assurance. (Responsible entities: the District Commerce Commission, the District Science & Technology and Economy Commission, the District Justice Bureau, the District Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, the District Bureau of Culture and Tourism, the District Market Regulation Administration, the District Investment Service Office, and the District Data Bureau)
(5) Enhancing industrial influence. Business entities will be encouraged to participate in authoritative domestic and international industry rankings, as well as in honor evaluations, qualification recognition, and standard certifications at the international, national, and municipal levels. Business entities will be supported in organizing and participating in forums, academic seminars, exhibitions, summits, competitions, and other events with international or domestic influence, so as to enhance their industry voice and brand impact. (Responsible entities: the District Commerce Commission, the District Science & Technology and Economy Commission, the District Justice Bureau, the District Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, the District Bureau of Culture and Tourism, the District Market Regulation Administration, the District Investment Service Office, and the District Data Bureau)
(6) Accelerating international expansion. Local enterprises will be encouraged to “go global by leveraging others’ ships” through mergers and acquisitions, joint operations, and other means, and speed up the establishment of their international service networks. Professional service institutions will be supported in “going global alongside” our local enterprises to serve their global development. Support will be given to enterprises in deepening international exchanges and cooperation. (Responsible entities: the District Development and Reform Commission, the District Commerce Commission, the District Science & Technology and Economy Commission, the District Justice Bureau, the District Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, the District Bureau of Culture and Tourism, the District Market Regulation Administration, the District Investment Service Office, and the District Data Bureau)
2. Promoting the Prosperous Development of the Fashion Consumer Goods Industry
(7) Unleashing the vitality of the consumer market. We will promote the renewal and upgrading of key business areas and commercial venues, optimize functional layouts, and support the creation of high-caliber commercial landmarks and distinctive consumer spaces. We will encourage enterprises to carry out high-quality activities such as commerce-tourism-culture-sports-exhibition events, debut launches, and global new product releases; boost the development of the Global New Product Launch Demonstration Zone, and support the opening of more flagship stores, first stores, and concept stores. We will facilitate tax refund for departing tourists, improve the international-friendly consumption environment, and continue to expand consumer supply and commercial traffic aggregation. (Responsible entity: the District Commerce Commission)
(8) Building a diversified brand matrix. Enterprises will be encouraged to formulate brand strategies, strengthen brand promotion and publicity, and enhance trademark registration and rights protection. We will support the development of brand public service platforms, industrial parks, and other such facilities. We will continuously promote the revitalization of time-honored brands and increase the value of brand-related services. We will also support high-quality local brands in establishing a presence in the West Nanjing Road business district and distinctive backstreets, and advance the construction of brand clusters and incubation parks (platforms).(Responsible entities: the District Commerce Commission, and the District Market Regulation Administration)
(9) Accelerating the development of new models and new business forms. Enterprises will be encouraged to upgrade and renovate their stores, expand chain operations, and pursue business growth. We will strengthen the development of customer experience centers and customer relationship management to improve service quality and efficiency. We will also promote the innovative development of digital commerce, live-streaming e-commerce, cross-border e-commerce and other business forms, as well as support the construction of live-streaming bases, independent cross-border e-commerce websites, and “overseas warehouses”. In addition, w will encourage enterprises to pursue green and low-carbon transformation and digital transformation, and develop new consumption scenarios such as IP collaborations and immersive experiences, so as to create more attractive commercial application demonstrations. (Responsible entity: the District Commerce Commission)
(10) Promoting high-quality development of foreign trade. Jing’an District will support its foreign trade enterprises in expanding their import and export scale and optimizing the trade mix, and promote the formation of high-caliber trade hubs and demonstration zones for the import of high-quality products. We will encourage the improvement of supply chain systems and the implementation of upgrading projects such as green transformation and carbon footprint management. We will also strengthen the leading role of demonstration projects in trade in service, and support enterprises in participating in specialized bases, demonstration projects, and overseas professional exhibitions, while expanding exchanges and cooperation under initiatives such as the Belt and Road and the Silk Road e-commerce. We will amplify the spillover effects of the China International Import Expo (CIIE), and enhance enterprises’ capabilities in international procurement and trade cooperation. (Responsible entity: the District Commerce Commission)
3. Deepening the Development of the Financial Services Industry
(11) Enhancing technology finance. Financial institutions will be guided to expand the supply of innovative products such as science and technology innovation bonds (Sci-Tech Innovation Bonds), and increase bond financing for sci-tech innovation enterprises as well as investment in Sci-Tech Innovation Bonds. Support will be provided to financial institutions in providing financing services for key industries such as high-tech manufacturing, so as to better serve the development of sci-tech innovation enterprises. (Responsible entity: the District Investment Service Office)
(12) Optimizing green finance. Support will be provided to financial institutions in underwriting and investing in green bonds, and increasing the supply of green financial products. We will encourage the establishment of green finance business units, green training institutions, and green product innovation laboratories, and integrate ESG3 evaluation into investment and risk management processes. Enterprises will be supported in actively connecting with the municipal green finance public service platform to provide financing services for green projects. (Responsible entity: the District Investment Service Office)
(13) Deepening inclusive finance. Financial institutions will be encouraged to scale up support for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and other relevant entities. We will promote the
3 ESG means Environmental, Social and Governance criteria for enterprises.
functional role of local financial organizations such as financing guarantee institutions, commercial factoring companies, and financial leasing firms to better serve small and medium-sized enterprises, and
continuously improve the inclusive financial system. (Responsible entity: the District Investment Service Office)
(14) Expanding elderly care finance. Financial institutions will be supported in underwriting and investing in special bonds for the elderly care industry, facilitate the industry’s access to capital markets to expand financing channels, and enrich the supply of elderly care financial products.(Responsible entity: the District Investment Service Office)
(15) Innovating digital finance. Financial institutions will be encouraged to increase investment in independent research and development, and enhance their digital operation and management capabilities, so as to improve their digital financial services. (Responsible entity: the District Investment Service Office)
(16) Creating a “Private Equity Investment Cluster Zone”. We will guide equity investment funds to invest in early-stage, small-scale, and hard tech ventures while improving management standards. Industry chain leaders in key sectors will be encouraged to set up Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) entities to carry out equity investments and mergers and acquisitions in critical areas. We will also promote the establishment of Secondary Funds (S funds) by various entities to expand exit channels for equity investments. Equity investment institutions will be supported in acquiring fund stakes through equity trading platforms, thereby amplifying the industry guiding effect. (Responsible entity: the District Investment Service Office)
(17) Supporting the development of a merger and acquisition (M&A) cluster zone. We will guide enterprises to carry out high-quality M&A activities focusing on specific industrial sectors, encourage financial service institutions and professional service firms to strengthen specialized support for M&A operations, and assist high-quality M&A projects in improving M&A efficiency and reducing financing costs. (Responsible entity: the District Investment Service Office)
4. Promoting the “Five Transformations”4 in the Professional Service Sector
(18) Supporting the quality-driven upgrading of professional services. We will support professional service institutions and industry associations in their advantaged fields to initiate national-level standardization demonstration projects, participate in the formulation and revision of international, national, and industry standards, and enhance the standardization level of professional services. We will also support the development of key brands such as national-level export bases for distinctive human resources services and national-level public service platforms for inspection, testing, and certification.(Responsible entities: the District Development and Reform Commission, the District Commerce Commission, the District Justice Bureau, the District Finance Bureau, the District Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, the District Market Regulation Administration, and the District
4. In the Guiding Opinions on Further Improving the Development Environment to Promote High-Quality Development of Shanghai’s Professional Service Sector, it is proposed to promote the development of professional services in the following five directions: quality-driven, integrated, digital, green, and international.
Investment Service Office)
(19) Enhancing the integrated quality and efficiency of professional services. We will leverage
professional service vouchers to expand the market space for professional services. We will promote innovation in service models and improve the service capabilities of professional service institutions. Professional service institutions will be encouraged to collaborate with other industries and form innovation consortia. They are also encouraged to fulfill public welfare and social responsibilities. We will support the branding of professional services and foster comprehensive, brand-oriented institutions.(Responsible entities: the District Development and Reform Commission, the District Commerce Commission, the District Justice Bureau, the District Finance Bureau, the District Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, the District Market Regulation Administration, and the District Investment Service Office)
(20) Enhancing the digitalization level of professional services. Professional service institutions will be encouraged to adapt to the trends of digitalization and intelligentization by strengthening technology research and development, product innovation, and their application in high-frequency scenarios. Capable professional service institutions will be supported in building big data open-source platforms and communities, and small and medium-sized enterprises will be encouraged to participate in open applications, thereby fostering an open and collaborative industrial ecosystem. (Responsible entities: the District Development and Reform Commission, the District Commerce Commission, the District Justice Bureau, the District Finance Bureau, the District Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, the District Market Regulation Administration, and the District Investment Service Office)
(21) Advancing the green transformation of professional services. We will accelerate the green transition in key areas of professional services by encouraging the development of new business forms such as remote testing and online consulting. We will also support professional service institutions in expanding ESG-related businesses to empower the green transformation of the real economy.(Responsible entities: the District Development and Reform Commission, the District Commerce Commission, the District Justice Bureau, the District Finance Bureau, the District Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, the District Market Regulation Administration, and the District Investment Service Office)
(22) Promoting the international development of professional services. We will encourage professional service institutions to undertake international projects and enhance their global service capabilities; support eligible professional service institutions in establishing branches or offices in major economies and countries or regions along the Belt and Road; and back more professionally competent and reputable professional service institutions to join the Global Service Providers Program and the Going Global alliance. (Responsible entities: the District Development and Reform Commission, the District Commerce Commission, the District Justice Bureau, the District Finance Bureau, the District Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, the District Market Regulation Administration, and the District Investment Service Office)
5. Promoting the Integrated Development of the Cultural and Creative Industries
(23) Empowering enterprise innovation and integration. Enterprises and OPC (Original Property Creator) entrepreneurs will be encouraged to leverage cutting-edge technologies such as AI, big data, cloud computing, blockchain, VR/AR/MR, and ultra-high definition to promote the digital development and application of outstanding cultural and creative resources. Strategic cooperation among enterprises will be supported to form brand development strategic alliances. (Responsible entities: the District Bureau of Culture and Tourism, the District Science & Technology and Economy Commission, and the District Data Bureau)
(24) Fostering innovative culture and tourism consumption. Support will be provided for the development of new offline consumption scenarios such as immersive experience spaces, art spaces, performing arts spaces, new digital-entertainment venues, and multi-format consumption clusters.(Responsible entity: the District Bureau of Culture and Tourism)
(25) Supporting outstanding achievements in key sectors. Enterprises will be encouraged to carry out projects in key sectors such as film and television, gaming and e-sports, performing arts, and creative design, and enhance the originality and market influence of their content. (Responsible entity: the District Bureau of Culture and Tourism)
(26) Supporting the development of spatial carriers (platforms). Cultural and creative industrial parks, office buildings, and spaces within the District will be supported to enhance their capabilities in industry attraction and cultivation, project incubation, and public services. (Responsible entity: the District Bureau of Culture and Tourism)
6. Promoting the Innovative Development of the Data Intelligence Industry
(27) Encouraging technological breakthroughs and transformation in key areas. We will focus on fields such as general-purpose large models, vertical model applications, industrial software, data security, AI computing chips, low-altitude economy, and smart cities to carry out research and development of key and core technologies, and plan their distribution. We will support the transformation of R&D and innovation achievements, and enhance the industry’s capacity to deliver high-end products and services. (Responsible entities: the District Science & Technology and Economy Commission, and the District Data Bureau)
(28) Encouraging the application of innovative technologies. Enterprises will be encouraged to accelerate digital transformation or provide digital transformation services. Support will be provided for industrial software, infrastructure software, and others in undergoing intelligent technological upgrades and in developing cross-domain general-purpose intelligent agents.(Responsible entity: the District Science & Technology and Economy Commission)
(29) Launching innovation demonstration projects. We will encourage enterprises to leverage data element resources to drive innovation in technologies, applications, and business models. We will carry out scenario innovation initiatives such as “AI+”, “Blockchain+”, “Ultra-High-Definition Audiovisual+”, and “Data Elements X”, and create data intelligence demonstration scenarios centered on Jing’an Districts’ advantaged fields, including fashion consumption, finance, cultural and creative industries, professional services, and life and health. (Responsible entities: the District Science & Technology and Economy Commission, and the District Data Bureau)
(30) Supporting the construction of industrial innovation platforms. We will encourage the joint establishment of laboratories for industrial software, artificial intelligence, AI for science, embodied intelligence, and other fields; support the development of major innovation platforms for technology R&D, open innovation, pilot-scale testing, testing evaluation, and ecosystem empowerment. We will support the construction of major computing infrastructure such as intelligent cloud computing platforms. (Responsible entities: the District Science & Technology and Economy Commission, and the District Data Bureau)
(31) Enhancing the aggregation of data elements. We will support the development of high-quality datasets, corpora, and other resources to enrich the scenario application ecosystem. We will establish computing vouchers, data vouchers, and tool vouchers to support innovative enterprises in accessing relevant resources at preferential rates. We will also encourage the circulation and utilization of data elements as well as data asset registration, and foster a specialized data service ecosystem and a regulated data trading market.(Responsible entities: the District Data Bureau, and the District Science & Technology and Economy Commission)
7. Accelerating the Development of the Life and Health Industry
(32) Increasing support for the R&D of innovative drugs and medical devices. We will accelerate the R&D of innovative drugs and high-end medical devices, and promote their progression from R&D to clinical studies and market approval. We will also encourage the clustered development of CROs (Contract Research Organizations) for innovative drugs and high-end medical devices, as well as SMO (Site Management Organization) platforms. (Responsible entity: the District Science & Technology and Economy Commission)
(33) Supporting the application of new technologies. We will encourage the vertical application of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, large models, big data, and blockchain in innovative fields including drug R&D, cosmetic R&D, medical robotics, smart wearable devices, precision medicine, and brain-computer interfaces. (Responsible entity: the District Science & Technology and Economy Commission)
(34) Supporting the expansion into overseas markets. Innovative drugs and high-end medical devices developed and manufactured in this District will be encouraged to obtain registration or certification from international authorities such as the FDA5, EMA6, CE7, PMDA8, or WHO9, and achieve sales in the relevant markets. (Responsible entity: the District Science & Technology and Economy Commission)
(35) Supporting the construction of functional platforms. Life and health enterprises, medical institutions, research institutes and other resources will be encouraged to engage in collaborative innovation, and establish industrial innovation platforms such as joint laboratories, open innovation centers, technology research institutes, inspection and testing facilities, and incubation and
5 FDA: the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
6 EMA： the European Medicines Agency
7CE： Conformité Européenne
8 PMDA： Japan’s Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency
9WHO：World Health Organization
transformation hubs, so as to build an innovative ecosystem. (Responsible entity: the District Science & Technology and Economy Commission)
III. Accelerating the Development of Three Niche Arenas: “Blockchain,” “Ultra-High-Definition Audiovisual”, and “Beauty and Health”
(36) Deepening scenario-based applications. Focusing on key industrial sectors, we will support the integrated application of blockchain and Web3.0 technologies to create a number of trustworthy and controllable industrial scenarios. We will support the application of ultra-high-definition audiovisual in areas such as culture, education, entertainment, healthcare, security monitoring, industrial manufacturing, and intelligent transportation. We will also encourage universities, medical institutions, and beauty enterprises to collaborate in response to market demand and jointly promote the implementation of industry-university-research cooperation and transformation projects. (Responsible entities: the District Data Bureau, the District Science & Technology and Economy Commission, and the District Bureau of Culture and Tourism)
(37) Supporting R&D and innovation. Enterprises will be encouraged to increase R&D investment in key core technology areas of blockchain such as cross-chain, privacy computing, and smart contracts, and develop underlying blockchain technologies with independent intellectual property rights. Enterprises will also be encouraged to achieve breakthroughs in key technologies for ultra-high-definition audiovisual, including chips and production/broadcasting technologies, as well as to research and develop intelligent terminal products, and support the use of elemental resources provided by AI+ audiovisual platforms for AIGC content creation. We will focus on the full-cycle R&D of beauty innovation, and encourage enterprises to utilize shared R&D equipment available on platforms such as the “Beautiful and Creative Jing’an” public laboratory. (Responsible entities: the District Data Bureau, the District Science & Technology and Economy Commission, and the District Bureau of Culture and Tourism)
(38) Supporting the development of high-standard platforms. We will encourage leading universities, research institutions, industry-leading enterprises, and professional service providers to establish service carriers such as key blockchain laboratories, innovation centers, new-type R&D institutions, achievement transformation platforms, joint laboratories, and international cooperation platforms. We will support key ultra-high-definition audiovisual enterprises, together with upstream and downstream players in the industrial chain, to build major innovation platforms including technology R&D centers, intelligent content creation platforms, and industrial AI computing centers. In addition, we will encourage various innovation entities in the beauty and health sector to build functional platforms such as pilot-scale testing platforms, proof-of-concept platforms, and medical-research co-creation laboratories. (Responsible entities: the District Data Bureau, the District Science & Technology and Economy Commission, and the District Bureau of Culture and Tourism)
(39) Supporting the formulation of standards. Enterprises in the blockchain, ultra-high-definition audiovisual, and beauty and health sectors are encouraged to enhance their capabilities in standard research and formulation in key technology areas, and to establish standard innovation bases.(Responsible Entities: the District Data Bureau, the District Science & Technology and Economy Commission, and the District Bureau of Culture and Tourism)
IV. Enhancing the Capacity for Sci-Tech Original Innovation
(40) Supporting the development of demonstration application scenarios. We will support various entities in jointly developing technology applications, and accelerate the validation and commercial deployment of key technologies. (Responsible entities: the District Science & Technology and Economy Commission, the District Development and Reform Commission, the District Commerce Commission, the District Justice Bureau, the District Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, the District Bureau of Culture and Tourism, the District Market Regulation Administration, the District Data Bureau, and the District Investment Service Office)
(41) Strengthening tiered cultivation efforts. On the basis of the different stages of technology-based enterprise growth, we will accelerate the cultivation of national high-tech enterprises, technology-based “little giant” enterprises, “little giant” enterprises recognized by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) as specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises recognized by Shanghai as specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative.(Responsible entity: the District Science & Technology and Economy Commission)
(42) Building high-level sci-tech innovation platforms. We will strengthen strategic cooperation with universities, research institutes, and high-level innovation platform institutions. We will support various innovation entities in establishing sci-tech innovation platforms such as national laboratories, national and Shanghai key laboratories, national and Shanghai technology innovation centers, national and Shanghai engineering technology research centers, and new-type R&D institutions, so as to enhance the District’s capacity to supply industrial generic and key technologies. (Responsible entity: the District Science & Technology and Economy Commission)
(43) Attracting and cultivating high-quality incubators and new-type carriers. We will support the establishment of basic incubators, specialized incubators, and municipal-level high-quality incubators. We will also support the development of high-quality industrial parks, specialized growth-arena clusters, and new types of hosting spaces such as “vertical industrial spaces” and “smart manufacturing spaces”. (Responsible entity: the District Science & Technology and Economy Commission)
(44) Supporting enterprises in enhancing their capabilities for IP creation, utilization, protection, and management. Enterprises are encouraged to improve their level of intellectual property creation and increase the number of core patents; they are also encouraged to engage in IP application and derivative development, and establish an IP protection system and strengthen IP rights enforcement. (Responsible entities: the District Market Regulation Administration, and the District Bureau of Culture and Tourism)
V. Miscellaneous
(45) Implementing the “Future” Industrial Cluster Cultivation Initiative. We will seize the opportunities presented by digital technology penetration, paradigm shifts in scientific research, and the rise of emerging industries to accelerate the cultivation of new quality productive forces in the service sector. We will focus on future industries and emerging fields such as the metaverse, brain-computer interfaces, precision medicine, quantum technology, future networks, future communications, embodied intelligence, new energy storage, and the low-altitude economy. We will strengthen policy integration, promote industrial chain development, industrial technology integration, and industrial ecosystem building, in order to foster a number of “future” industrial clusters with technological leadership and international competitiveness. (Responsible entity: the District Science & Technology and Economy Commission)
(46) Strengthening the introduction, cultivation, and service support of talented individuals. We will attract and gather a group of internationally-oriented, high-caliber talents with outstanding contributions, as well as potential talents demonstrating strong innovation capabilities and teamwork skills. We will also enhance service guarantees for exceptional talents, providing necessary support in areas such as housing, household registration, and medical services in compliance with laws and regulations. We will continuously foster a talent ecosystem where “talents are drawn to the tranquility and fulfillment of Jing’an, finding a place to settle and thrive.” (Responsible entity: the District Talent Bureau)
(47) Building clusters for distinctive industries. We will encourage key areas to leverage their regional endowments to develop a number of specialized industrial parks, professional office buildings, and other industrial carriers, to gather a group of high-level industrial entities, and cultivate a batch of high-growth enterprises aligned with our industrial development priorities. (Responsible entities: the West Nanjing Road Sub-district--Suhewan Central Activity Zone (CAZ), Daning “Three-Life” Integrated Innovation Zone, Shibei International Sci-Tech Innovation Zone, and Pengpu Town)
These Measures shall be effective as of the date of promulgation and remain valid until December 31, 2026. For any circumstances existing prior to the date of promulgation that meet the provisions of these Measures, these Measures may be applied mutatis mutandis. The support contents in these Measures may be revised with the approval of the District People’s Government based on the development of the industry.
Jing’an District’s
Development and Reform Commission,
Science & Technology and Economy Commission,
Human Resources and Social Security Bureau,
Market Regulation Administration,
Commerce Commission,
Justice Bureau,
Bureau of Culture and Tourism,
Data Bureau, and
Investment Service Office.