April 19, the National Development and Reform Commission held a press conference in April. Meng Wei, spokesman of the National Development and Reform Commission, attended the conference to introduce the situation of power generation, approval of investment projects, operation of the Central European Banquet and activities of China Brand Day, and to discuss how to view the economic situation, promote consumption, attract and utilize foreign capital, encourage private investment, accelerate the development of digital economy and promote the integration of the Yangtze River Delta. He answered the reporter's questions.
From the perspective of power generation, in the first quarter, the industrial power generation above the national scale was 2.07 trillion kWh, an increase of 717.3 billion kWh in March, an increase of 5.1%, of which thermal power, nuclear power, wind power and solar power increased by 9.1%, 4.6%, 0.2% and 13.1% respectively. The Commission has approved 42 fixed assets investment projects with a total investment of 280.3 billion yuan, of which 35 have been approved and 7 have been approved, mainly in high-tech, energy, water conservancy and other industries. Among them, seven fixed assets investment projects were approved in March, with a total investment of 10.4 billion yuan, mainly in high-tech and other industries. See the
transcript below:
Meng Wei:
Good morning, friends from the media! I will first brief you on four aspects, and then answer your questions of concern.
Firstly, in terms of power generation and consumption
, in the first quarter, the industrial power generation above the national scale was 2.07 trillion kWh, an increase of 717.3 billion kWh in March, an increase of 5.1%. Thermal power, nuclear power, wind power and solar power increased by 9.1%, 4.6%, 0.2% and 13% respectively.
From the perspective of electricity consumption, in the first quarter, the electricity consumption of the whole society increased by 5.9% in March, compared with the same period last year. Among them, the electricity consumption of the first, second and third industries increased by 17.1%, 6.4% and 14.0% respectively.
Second, with regard to the approval of
investment projects, in the first quarter, the Commission approved 42 fixed assets investment projects with a total investment of 280.3 billion yuan, of which 35 were approved and 7 were approved, mainly in high-tech, energy, water conservancy and other industries. Among them, seven fixed assets investment projects were approved in March, with a total investment of 10.4 billion yuan, mainly in high-tech and other industries.
Thirdly, with regard to the operation
of the Central European Banquet in the first quarter, the Central European Banquet opened 4186 trains and transported 450000 standard containers of goods, up 15% and 28% respectively from the same period last year, with a comprehensive heavy container rate of 100%, and the key domestic railway ports and major overseas transport corridors remained safe and smooth. The overall operation is stable and efficient, showing strong development resilience. Among them, 1488 trains were launched in March and 16 goods were transported.
Fourth, the
brand of China Brand Day is an important symbol of high-quality development. With the strong support of all parties, China Brand Day activities have played a positive role in creating a strong atmosphere of attaching importance to brands, respecting brands and caring for brands, stimulating the enthusiasm and drive of all walks of life to carry out brand creation actions, and promoting the improvement of Chinese brand awareness, reputation and influence. From May 10 to 14
this year, we will continue to hold China Brand Day in Shanghai in conjunction with the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Areas, the Ministry of Commerce, the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, the General Administration of Market Supervision, the Intellectual Property Office and the Shanghai Municipal People's Government. With the theme of "China Brand, World Share" and the annual theme of "Brand New Power, Quality New Life", the event organizes the participation of the people's governments and Sinkiang Production and Construction Corps of provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government and cities with separate plans, as well as relevant central enterprises and trade associations. During the event, the opening ceremony, China Brand Development International Forum and related sub-forums, China Brand Development Achievements Exhibition and a series of brand creation activities will be held. It is planned to further disseminate the concept of brand development, condense the consensus of brand development and pool the joint efforts of brand development by building a platform for publicity, exhibition, exchange and mutual learning. Here, we sincerely invite you to go to Shanghai to interview, report and participate in activities, to tell Chinese brand stories together, and to create a good image of "Quality China". That's all
I have to say. Let's move on to the question session. Welcome to ask questions. According to the usual practice, please inform the media you represent before asking questions. 2023-04-19
10:07:01
Xinhua News Agency:
We have noticed that since the beginning of this year, all parties have been working hard to resume production and promote consumption. How does the National Development and Reform Commission view the economic situation in the first quarter? What are the bright spots in the economic operation? Yesterday, the first quarter economic data released by the National Bureau of Statistics also confirmed this point. On the whole, China's economic development achieved a good start in the first quarter. Against the backdrop of a marked slowdown in global economic growth and high inflation in major economies, we have done our part in a down-to-earth manner and achieved a relatively rapid economic recovery. GDP grew by 4.5% year-on-year, an increase of 1% over the fourth quarter of last year. It should be said that this hard-won achievement fully reflects the resilience and vitality of China's economy. Specific to the characteristics of economic operation, it can be summed up in three sentences, that is, "demand expansion, supply recovery, expected improvement". First, domestic demand is gradually expanding. Consumption recovered quickly. In the first quarter, the total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 5.8%, faster than that in the fourth quarter of the previous year. 8. Investment grew steadily, and the investment in fixed assets increased by 5.1%. Among them, the investment in infrastructure and manufacturing increased by 8.8% and 7. Export growth rebounded, and the import and export volume of goods denominated in RMB increased. 4. Second, the recovery of production and supply accelerated. In the first quarter, the added value of the service industry increased by 5.4% over the same period last year, and the growth rate was faster than that in the fourth quarter of last year. 3. The industrial economy grew steadily, and the added value of industries above the scale increased by 3.0% in the first quarter, which was faster than that in the fourth quarter of last year. 3. Social expectations improved significantly. Since this year, we have felt that the spirit of local and enterprise officers to start their own businesses is very strong. In March, the index of purchasing managers in manufacturing industry and the index of business activities in non-manufacturing industry were 51.9% and 58 respectively. Prices were generally stable, employment was stable and better, and 2.97 million new jobs were created in cities and towns, an increase of 120000 over the same period of last year. In March, the national surveyed urban unemployment rate dropped to 5. Next step, we will follow the decision-making and deployment of the Party Central Committee and the State Council. Firmly grasp the primary task of high-quality development, adhere to the principle of stability and steady progress, accelerate the implementation of a number of policies and measures that have been identified, continue to consolidate the foundation of economic recovery and development, and strive to achieve the year-round goals and tasks. Focus on the following aspects of work. First, comprehensive measures should be taken to release the potential of domestic demand, promote the sustained recovery of consumption, release the potential of service consumption, and at the same time, effectively stimulate the vitality of private investment and give full play to the guiding role of government investment. Second, we should speed up the construction of a modern industrial system, fight hard for key core technologies, and focus on promoting industrial upgrading and development. Third, we should further deepen reform and opening up, plan to implement a new round of reform of state-owned enterprises, promote the development and growth of private economy, stabilize the basic situation of foreign trade, and make greater efforts to attract and utilize foreign capital. Fourth, we should continue to safeguard and improve people's livelihood, actively stabilize and expand employment, further promote the prevention and control of environmental pollution, and constantly enhance people's sense of access, happiness and security. At the same time, on the basis of in-depth investigation and research, we will do a solid job in economic operation monitoring, situation analysis and countermeasure research, timely introduce practical and effective policies and measures, consolidate and expand the positive momentum, and promote the sustained overall improvement of economic operation. 2023-04-19
10:14:24
Financial Associated Press:
We want to know how the consumer market has recovered this year? What measures will the NDRC take to stabilize consumption and promote consumption? The contribution rate of final consumption to economic growth reached 66.6%, a significant increase over the whole year of last year. In particular, service consumption recovered significantly. In March, the business activity index of the national service industry reached 56.9%, and contact and travel consumption recovered rapidly; Online consumption maintained growth. In the first quarter, online retail sales of physical goods increased by 7.3% year-on-year, accounting for 24% of the total retail sales of social consumer goods.
All these indicate that the consumer market situation in the first quarter started well, laying a solid foundation for the recovery and expansion of consumption throughout the year. However, we also note that the momentum of sustained recovery in consumption needs to be further boosted. Next, we will focus on four aspects of work around "sustainability".
One is to promote the sustained recovery of consumption. At present, we are studying and drafting policy documents on restoring and expanding consumption, mainly focusing on key areas such as stabilizing bulk consumption, increasing service consumption and expanding rural consumption, and formulating targeted policies and measures according to the needs of different income groups and different categories of consumer goods, so as to promote steady consumption growth.
Second, great efforts should be made to stabilize automobile consumption. We will speed up the construction of charging piles and urban parking facilities, vigorously promote new energy vehicles to the countryside, and encourage automobile enterprises to develop models more suitable for use in county and rural areas. At the same time, we will accelerate the implementation of the pilot project for the full electrification of vehicles in the public sector.
Third, promote the promotion of consumption capacity. Increasing income is an important basis for promoting consumption. We will work with relevant parties to optimize the mechanism for promoting a virtuous circle in the whole chain of employment, income distribution and consumption, strengthen the employment priority policy, increase the income of urban and rural residents, ensure the supply and price of basic consumer goods, and enable residents to consume and dare to consume.
Fourth, further optimize consumption conditions. In view of the institutional mechanisms that restrict consumption, we should study and formulate policy documents on creating a safe consumption environment, further improve the standard quality management system, strengthen the construction of consumer credit system, improve the multi-resolution mechanism of consumer disputes and the online consumer dispute resolution mechanism, so as to make the people feel willing to consume.2023-04-19
10:17:15
Southern Metropolis Daily:
How is the situation of foreign investment this year? What measures will be taken to attract and utilize foreign investment this year? On the basis of last year's high base, the utilization of foreign capital continued to grow, and the performance of high-tech industries was very impressive. This fully demonstrates that China is still one of the most attractive investment destinations in the world. The long-term improvement of China's economy has provided development opportunities and broad space for foreign-funded enterprises. By increasing investment, foreign-funded enterprises have cast a "vote of confidence" in China's business environment and China's economic development. China has always been a real "activist"
in promoting high-level opening-up and actively utilizing foreign capital. Next, we will focus on five aspects of work. First, we should study and rationally reduce the negative list of foreign investment access. At present, we are evaluating the implementation effect of the negative list of foreign investment access in the past few years, deeply understanding the demands of local and foreign-funded enterprises in expanding foreign investment access, and studying policies and measures to further expand the opening up. The second is to implement the detailed policies. We will thoroughly implement the new Catalogue of Industries Encouraging Foreign Investment and Several Policies and Measures on Promoting the Expansion of Foreign Investment, Stabilizing the Stock and Improving the Quality with a Focus on Manufacturing Industry, promote the effectiveness of various policies, and guide more foreign investment to key areas such as advanced manufacturing, modern service industry, high and new technology, energy conservation and environmental protection, as well as key areas such as the central, western and northeastern regions. Three, we should continue to play the role of special class mechanism for major foreign investment projects. Strengthen factor guarantee, further optimize the whole process service system, and timely track and solve the problems and difficulties encountered in the process of project construction. Fourth, better play the role of development zones as a platform for attracting investment. We will improve the management system of development zones, improve supporting policies for industry, science and technology, and green environmental protection, enhance the efficiency of construction and operation of development zones, strengthen the function of attracting investment in development zones, and promote the high-quality development of development zones. Fifth, we should do a good job in promoting foreign investment. We will hold a series of international industrial investment cooperation activities to provide a platform for multinational corporations to invest in China and local investment, and further strengthen communication and exchanges with foreign-funded enterprises and foreign chambers of commerce. Today, the "National Development and Reform Commission and American Multinational Enterprises in China High-level Roundtable-Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Station" is held in Guangzhou, which has attracted wide attention from the media friends. A series of exchange activities will be held in the future to coordinate and solve the problems and reasonable demands reflected by enterprises in a timely manner, so as to provide high-quality services for multinational enterprises to invest in China.
We firmly believe that to go with China is to go with opportunities and to invest in China is to invest in the future. Foreign-funded enterprises are welcome to invest in China to achieve mutual benefit and common development. 2023-04-19
10:23:38
News reporter Thepaper.cn:
The price of live pigs is relatively low recently. How do you view the market situation in the coming period? What measures will the country take next to stabilize the price of live pigs? Recently, we have organized relevant parties to analyze and judge the situation of pig market in the later period for many times. According to the analysis of relevant parties, the current domestic pig production capacity is generally at a reasonable and abundant level, and the possibility of further significant decline in pig prices is small; with the steady recovery of pork consumption in the later period, pig prices are expected to gradually rise to a reasonable range.
Pig and pork markets are linked to production at one end and consumption at the other. To do a good job in ensuring supply and stabilizing prices, we should not only prevent high meat prices from increasing the burden on residents, but also prevent low meat prices from harming the enthusiasm of breeding enterprises. In recent years, we have constantly summed up and improved the practical experience of pig and pork price regulation, and issued a special pork reserve adjustment plan, hoping to promote the pig price to run in a reasonable range through reserve adjustment and other means. In view of the low price of live pigs since the beginning of this year, we issued early warning information in a timely manner, and in February, together with relevant departments, listed the first batch of 20000 tons of central pork reserves this year, and urged and guided all localities to "prop up the market" synchronously.
In the next step, the Commission will continue to closely track the pig market dynamics, especially strengthen the monitoring of key indicators such as the number of breeding sows and the changes in the number of live pigs on hand; in conjunction with relevant departments, the Commission will timely carry out the central pork reserve adjustment work in accordance with the provisions of the pork reserve adjustment plan, and increase efforts when necessary to promote the smooth operation of the pig market. At the same time, it is suggested that farmers should arrange production and operation reasonably and maintain the normal rhythm of filling columns. 2023-04-19
10:25:28
People's Daily Online:
In October last year, the National Development and Reform Commission issued a document to increase efforts to support the development of private investment, which specifically mentioned attracting private capital to participate in key construction tasks. What progress has been made in this work in the past six months? How will the next step be to promote private capital to participate in major projects? In terms of progress, 102 key tasks of major projects in the 14th Five-Year Plan have been detailed and decomposed into specific projects to attract private capital participation; Since last year, more than 9,000 of the more than 50,000 projects promoted by various regions have attracted private capital, involving private investment. 2. With the joint efforts of all parties, the enthusiasm of private capital to participate in major national projects and projects to make up for shortcomings has been increasing.
Next, we will work with relevant parties to enable more private capital to participate in the construction of major national projects by building mechanisms, strengthening services, emphasizing the early stage, optimizing the environment, promoting financing and focusing on demonstration.
One is to build a mechanism. Strengthen overall planning and systematic deployment, establish a mechanism to encourage private capital to participate in the construction of major projects, do a good job in work scheduling, normalize the promotion of key projects, and form a pattern of up-down linkage and horizontal coordination.
Second, strong service. Strengthen information dissemination and guidance, rely on the national online approval and supervision platform for investment projects, and actively recommend attractive projects to private capital. At the same time, we should promote all localities to solve the problems in the process of public promotion and introduction of private capital in a timely manner, clarify support measures, provide relevant services, and create good conditions for the landing of projects.
The third is to focus on the early stage. For major national projects and short-board projects that attract private capital, we will speed up the formalities for project review, site selection, land use, sea use, environmental impact assessment and construction permits, and implement various construction conditions. Encourage private investment to participate in the revitalization of state-owned stock assets, and reduce the difficulties faced by private capital in the preliminary work of new projects.
Fourth, excellent environment. To implement relevant policies and measures, it is clear that the nature of ownership should not be used as the selection criteria, and that factors such as enterprise size, registered address and local tax contribution should not be used as the main bid evaluation conditions. When arranging all kinds of government investment funds, private capital should be treated equally, and major projects involving private capital should continue to be supported through policy-oriented development financial instruments.
Fifth, promote financing. Promote financial institutions to increase credit support for private investment projects in accordance with the principle of marketization. Encourage private capital to revitalize its own assets through property rights transactions, mergers and acquisitions, acquisition and disposal of non-performing assets, and support eligible private investment projects to issue real estate investment trusts (REITs) in the infrastructure sector, so as to enhance investment enthusiasm.
Sixth, we should focus on demonstration. Summarize the good experiences and good practices of typical places, enterprises and projects in a timely manner, strengthen publicity and reporting, replicate and promote them at the national level, play a leading role, and attract more private capital to participate in major projects. 2023-04-19
10:32:07
China Business News:
Spring ploughing and sowing are just in time. How can National Development and Reform Commission ensure the supply and price stability of chemical fertilizers? The CPC Central Committee has earnestly implemented the decision-making and deployment of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council, given full play to the role of the cross-sectoral mechanism for guaranteeing the supply and stabilizing the price of chemical fertilizers, closely followed all links of production, supply, storage and marketing, and done a solid job in the following four aspects. One is to find out the truth before investigation. Since this year, we have made many in-depth investigations on the supply and demand situation of chemical fertilizers at the grass-roots level, understood the real situation of the market, and listened to the opinions of local governments, associations, enterprises and farmers. In early February, an on-site investigation meeting was held in Xinxiang, Henan Province, to study and judge the situation faced by the supply and price of chemical fertilizers during spring ploughing, and to promote the good experience and good practices of the supply of chemical fertilizers in Heilongjiang, Henan, Hunan and Qinghai provinces. Second, we should fully deploy and implement them. In conjunction with relevant departments and units, we will issue circulars, focusing on ensuring the supply of raw materials for spring fertilizer, smooth transportation and circulation, giving full play to the role of reserve and import and export regulation, and standardizing market order, so as to clarify and consolidate the responsibilities of all parties. Third, we should strengthen supervision and coordination. Supervise and guide relevant parties to carry out their tasks in place, especially in view of the "three shortages" faced by some fertilizer production enterprises at the beginning of the year, namely, lack of raw materials, energy and transportation capacity, actively coordinate relevant parties and effectively solve the contradiction between production and demand. Fourth, timely investment and storage to fill the gap. Make full use of the role of the national fertilizer commercial reserve in regulating the market, urge and guide the relevant storage enterprises to implement the fertilizer commercial reserve before spring ploughing, and actively put in the reserve according to the requirements and rhythm during spring ploughing. By the end of March, a total of 5.29 million tons had been put into operation, and more than 5 million tons will be put into operation in April to effectively meet the demand for fertilizer for agricultural production. Generally speaking, despite the comprehensive influence of factors such as rising factor costs, unstable market supply and demand, and fluctuations in the international market, the current price level of chemical fertilizers is still higher than that of normal years, but during the spring ploughing period this year, the supply of chemical fertilizers is relatively adequate, the operation of the chemical fertilizer market is basically stable, and the basis for ensuring supply and stabilizing prices is better than last year. According to the monitoring of relevant associations, the supply of urea, diammonium phosphate and potassium chloride in the first quarter increased by 7.2%, 1.4% and 11% respectively compared with the same period last year. Compared with the same period last year, the price of urea is basically flat, phosphate fertilizer rises slightly, potash fertilizer drops significantly, and most fertilizers continue to be lower than international market, of which diammonium phosphate and monoammonium phosphate are more than 15% lower than international market. Next, we will strengthen the analysis and judgment of the fertilizer market, promote the coordination of production, supply, storage and marketing, continue to do a good job in macro-control of the fertilizer market, and effectively guarantee the fertilizer needs of agricultural production.
2023-04-19 10:35:54
China Daily:
Just now the spokesman mentioned the establishment of a special class for major foreign investment projects. What is the original intention? What are the aspects of "major" foreign investment projects? How will this year play out?
Just now, a journalist friend mentioned how to understand "major foreign investment projects"? The total investment of the first six batches of major foreign investment projects is 170 billion US dollars, and the investment of individual projects is more than 1 billion US dollars. At present, more than 63 billion US dollars have been invested. Second, advanced technology. The leading technology of the project is prominent, which is conducive to making up for the shortcomings and weaknesses of our country and promoting industrial transformation and upgrading. Third, it helps to stabilize the industrial chain and supply chain. The project is conducive to promoting the coordinated development of upstream and downstream enterprises, promoting the development of industrial clusters, stimulating local employment, and has higher economic and social benefits. Fourth, there are demands that need to be coordinated and solved at the national level. Large-scale foreign investment projects that do not require coordination at the national level will be followed up by local governments.
This year, we will continue to play the role of the special class mechanism, accelerate the implementation of the first six batches of projects, and attract foreign capital inflows from point to area. At the same time, based on long-term development, we will improve relevant policies and measures in the field of foreign investment, effectively create a market-oriented, legalized and internationalized first-class business environment, and make greater efforts to attract enterprises from all countries to invest in China. 2023-04-19
10:38:55
Economic Daily:
How do you view the recent rise in iron ore prices and what measures will be taken? We have organized many meetings of market institutions and industry experts to analyze and judge the trend of iron ore market and price. Relevant institutions and experts believe that there is no major change in the supply and demand fundamentals of the iron ore market in the near future, and the price rise is mainly affected by multiple factors such as market expectations; with the gradual increase in global iron ore supply and the steady increase in domestic scrap supply, the supply and demand of the iron ore market tends to be loose in the later period, and the price may generally tend to fall.
In view of the obvious rise in iron ore prices, since this year, we have continued to strengthen the supervision of iron ore spot and futures linkage with relevant departments, conducted interviews and reminders on many occasions, guided enterprises to take a comprehensive and objective view of the market supply and demand situation, and severely cracked down on fabrication and dissemination of price increase information, hoarding and curiosity, price boosting and excessive speculation. We will resolutely safeguard the normal order of the market. At the same time, the Company will continue to strengthen the exploration and development of domestic iron ore, accelerate the construction of domestic iron ore projects, strengthen the recycling and utilization of recycled iron and steel resources, and enhance the domestic resource supply guarantee capacity. With the gradual effectiveness of relevant measures, iron ore prices have fallen slightly in recent days.
In the follow-up, we will continue to keep a close eye on the dynamics of the iron ore market and work with relevant departments to take comprehensive measures such as supply guarantee, demand regulation and market supervision to resolutely curb the unreasonable rise in iron ore prices and promote the smooth operation of the iron ore market.
2023-04-19 10:41:41
Shanghai Securities News:
We have noticed that the digital economy is becoming a new engine driving China's economic growth. This year's plan report also proposes to speed up the development of the digital economy. What measures will the National Development and Reform Commission take in this regard? By the end of 2022, the scale of China's digital economy has steadily ranked second in the world; the digital infrastructure has achieved leapfrog development, and the world's largest optical fiber network has been built; the innovation capability of the digital industry has been accelerated, and the real economy enabled by digital technology has gradually achieved remarkable results. China has become the world's largest online retail market. As for what measures you are concerned about in the next step, we will focus on five aspects to continue to strengthen, optimize and expand China's digital economy.
Firstly, in terms of system construction, we should speed up the construction of the basic system of "1 + N" data elements, promote the circulation and use of data elements in places and industries where conditions permit, and build a multi-level, diversified and on-site and off-site data element market system as a whole.
Secondly, in terms of digital infrastructure, we should moderately advance the layout, speed up the expansion of optical fiber network, 5G commercial deployment and large-scale application, carry out the project of "East Digital West Computing" in depth, and speed up the digitalization and intelligent transformation of infrastructure.
Thirdly, in terms of industrial innovation and development, we should cultivate a number of eco-leading enterprises with core competitiveness, accelerate the building of digital industrial clusters with international competitiveness, and support platform enterprises to play an important role in leading development, creating employment and international competition.
Fourthly, in the aspect of digital transformation, we should strengthen the policy guidance of all-round and full-chain digital transformation in all fields and industries, enhance the level of "Shangyun Digital Intelligence", promote the integration and development of the new generation of information technology with the primary, secondary and tertiary industries, and support leading enterprises and third-party service enterprises to accelerate the pace of transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises.
Fifth, in terms of international cooperation, we should actively put forward the "China Initiative" to implement the achievements of the High-level Dialogue on Global Development in the field of digital economy. We will actively provide the "China Program", promote accession to the Digital Economic Partnership Agreement, carry out bilateral and multilateral cooperation in digital economic governance, and create a favorable international environment. 2023-04-19
10:45:48
Dragon TV:
We have noticed that this year marks the 5th anniversary of the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta as a national strategy. What are the considerations for promoting the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta in the next stage? In recent years, our committee, together with the four provinces and municipalities of Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui and relevant departments, has earnestly implemented the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important instructions and instructions, vigorously implemented the outline of the Yangtze River Delta Regional Integration Development Plan and the implementation plan of the 14th Five-Year Plan, and promoted the integration development of the Yangtze River Delta to a new level. In 2022, the total economic volume of the Yangtze River Delta region will reach 29 trillion yuan, equivalent to 1/4 of the national GDP, and the strong and active growth pole of the national development will be more consolidated.
This year marks the fifth anniversary of the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta as a national strategy. We will focus on the two keys of "integration" and "high quality", further innovate the system and mechanism, and concentrate our efforts on five aspects to promote the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta to make new progress.
First, we should strengthen the construction of collaborative innovation industry system. Deeply implement the Yangtze River Delta Science and Technology Innovation Community Joint Tackling Plan, promote the synergy of G60 Science and Technology Innovation Corridor and Shanghai-Nanjing Industrial Innovation Belt, promote the upgrading and transfer of traditional industries, strengthen the complementary advantages between cities and the synergy between upstream and downstream, and comprehensively enhance the resilience and security level of the Yangtze River Delta industrial chain supply chain.
The two is to enhance the level of infrastructure interconnection. Optimize the layout, structure, function and system integration of infrastructure, speed up the construction of Shanghai-Suzhou-Huzhou Railway and Tongsu-Jiayong Railway, and efficiently promote the construction of the Yangtze River Delta on track. We will coordinate the construction of cross-regional energy infrastructure, improve the layout of regional water resources development, and build a smart logistics system in the Yangtze River Delta.
Third, speed up the construction of a happy and livable Yangtze River Delta. We will strengthen joint efforts to protect the ecological environment and implement a new round of comprehensive water environment management in the Taihu Lake Basin. We will improve the realization of the value of ecological products, cross-basin and cross-regional ecological compensation mechanisms, and strengthen the protection of important ecological spaces such as wetlands. We will improve the social governance system of co-construction, co-governance and sharing, improve the level of digital, refined and coordinated governance, and improve the ability of residents in the Yangtze River Delta to work and live in different places.
Fourth, we should promote a higher level of coordinated opening up. We will give better play to Shanghai's leading role and accelerate the construction of the "five centers" of international economy, finance, trade, shipping, and scientific and technological innovation. We will further promote the construction of China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone and new port-vicinity zones, promote the coordinated development of the Yangtze River Delta Pilot Free Trade Zone, and further enhance the level of Hongqiao International Open Hub.
Fifth, we should innovate the system and mechanism of integrated development. We will continue to deepen the system construction of the Yangtze River Delta Eco-green Integrated Development Demonstration Zone and form more innovative experiences. Promote the construction of high-quality development demonstration sites in Jiashan County, Zhejiang Province, and build a national model of high-quality development in counties. We will accelerate the construction of industrial transfer agglomeration areas in northern Anhui and deepen the cooperation between cities in Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang and cities in northern Anhui.
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