Zhangjiagang has prioritized the development of new quality productive forces in recent years, with investments in emerging and high-tech industries showing rapid growth in the first nine months of 2024.
Two Innovation platforms were recently selected as Suzhou's 2024 Achievement Transformation Platform Construction Projects, underscoring Zhangjiagang's exceptional innovation and research capabilities.
Zhangjiagang's Jiangsu Shagang Group was recently selected as a recommended case for the "Zero-Waste City" initiative by the Basel Convention Regional Centre for Asia and the Pacific.
On Oct 29, a signing ceremony was held for the Hilton Hotel project in Zhangjiagang, marking the official entry of the globally renowned hotel brand into the city.
On Oct 22, Suzhou Womei Biology announced the signing of an agreement to establish a synthetic biology Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) factory in Zhangjiagang, marking the first facility of its kind in Jiangsu province.
Zhangjiagang Customs is playing a crucial role in boosting the city's export of new Chinese-style bakery products, which are gaining international popularity for their unique flavors and craftsmanship.
Jiangsu Shagang Logistics Management, headquartered in Zhangjiagang, has achieved the prestigious national 4A-level logistics enterprise status, highlighting its outstanding capabilities.
From January to July this year, Zhangjiagang's exports to Africa surged to 4.56 billion yuan, reflecting a robust 26.6 percent increase year-on-year.