Editor's note: 2025 marks the final year of China's 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25). During their annual "two sessions", Shanghai's districts outlined their agendas for the year ahead. Let's take a closer look.

Shanghai's Jing'an district is set to enhance its overall economic prowess by consolidating and amplifying positive economic trends in the coming year, according to the district's government work report delivered at the sixth session of the second Jing'an District People's Congress on Jan 8.

The district aims to spearhead technological and industrial innovation, fostering the emergence of new high-quality productive forces and carving out competitive advantages in the process, it said.

Jing'an district's plan to achieve significant breakthroughs in reform and opening-up hinges on system integration, prioritization of key sectors, and efficacy of reforms.

In a bid to set a new standard in urban renewal, the district plans to optimize infrastructure, enhance living environments, and maximize the utilization of industrial spaces. The overarching goal is to drive functional, qualitative, and developmental advancements that will redefine the urban landscape.

Embracing a people-centered urban governance concept, Jing'an district is resolute in its pursuit of refined management practices that will modernize urban governance and establish a model for effectively managing a major city center.

With a keen focus on enhancing the quality of life for its residents, the district is also dedicated to strengthening and diversifying basic public services. This includes bolstering inclusive, foundational, and safety-net services to increase public satisfaction and well-being.

Source: Official WeChat account of eastday.com via "eastday021"