Guangdong, Shandong, Shanghai Prioritize High-Quality Development by 2025

In early February 2025, Guangdong province held its annual High-Quality Development Conference to outline plans for advancing its industrial system and economic growth. The province aims to prioritize the development of artificial intelligence and robotics as key high-tech sectors, establishing new industry pillars while enhancing its overall manufacturing capabilities. Huang Kunming, Party Secretary of Guangdong, emphasized the need to build a modern industrial system that has greater international competitiveness. During the conference, officials discussed optimizing the business environment, with a commitment to creating a rule-of-law-driven and internationalized market. In total, Guangdong plans to focus on 1,500 key construction projects this year, with substantial investments aimed at driving forward its ambitious economic targets. The region's recent achievements include a record-high GDP and significant contributions to China's total foreign trade.