On October 26, the city of Rizhao in Shandong Province hosted a high-quality development conference themed “Remembering Our Mission, Sharing Opportunities, and Writing a New Chapter.” During the event, 92 key projects were signed, with a total planned investment exceeding 76 billion RMB, covering sectors such as steel manufacturing, papermaking, automotive, life sciences, next-generation information technology, and renewable energy.
In his keynote address, Li Zaiwu, the Secretary of the Rizhao Municipal Committee and Chairman of the Municipal People’s Congress, emphasized the city’s commitment to transforming Rizhao Port into a trade, financial, logistical, hub, and industrial port. He outlined initiatives to upgrade traditional industries such as steel, automotive, chemicals, papermaking, and grain and oil toward higher-end, intelligent, and environmentally friendly models. Additionally, he highlighted efforts to accelerate the growth of emerging sectors like biomedicine, renewable energy, digital economy, and low-altitude economy.
Li Zaiwu extended an invitation to entrepreneurs and talent, stating that Rizhao will implement existing and new policies effectively while enhancing institutional support. He promised to create a nurturing environment for businesses to flourish by deeply enforcing reforms aimed at improving the business climate, establishing a comprehensive mechanism for addressing corporate concerns, and facilitating the recruitment of talented individuals.
Throughout the conference, attendees engaged in discussions around various industry chains, including life sciences, low-altitude economy, emerging services, steel manufacturing, modern marine and offshore equipment, and next-generation information technology, fostering dialogue on collaborative projects.
Furthermore, the conference focused on areas such as industrial development, park construction, public services, and platform operations, unveiling a comprehensive investment opportunity list for Rizhao, which includes 123 items categorized into investment attraction, business settlement, and operational collaboration.
In recent years, Rizhao has been dedicated to cultivating and expanding 12 key industrial chains. The city has established a four-pronged mechanism for project promotion and support, implementing seven robust measures that include precise project sourcing, engaging the community to attract investments, supporting existing enterprises in expansion, and enhancing resource allocation to drive significant project development and industrial growth.