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.

Baoshan district will expand investment in key industries while optimizing land use and fostering better conditions for business growth as its key objectives for 2025, as outlined in the district's government work report delivered during the sixth session of the ninth Baoshan District People's Congress on Jan 7.

The report stated that efforts will be made to enhance economic operation, stimulate domestic demand, stabilize external demand, and boost consumption, while ensuring steady foreign investment and trade.

The district is also committed to building a high-end, modern industrial system. By leveraging technological innovation and pursuing high-end, smart, and green development, it will accelerate industrial upgrades and attract important projects.

The integration of talent and industrial resources will be a top priority, with an emphasis on the commercialization and industrialization of scientific breakthroughs.

Baoshan's development strategy also includes accelerating the construction of key industrial parks, such as the Wusong Innovation City and Nanda Digital Smart City Industrial Park, which will serve as models for high-end business hubs and livable communities.

Furthermore, it aims to upgrade the waterfront cruise tourism zone, enhancing its quality and services to drive the cruise industry forward.

To improve the quality of life for residents, Baoshan will focus on creating beautiful, convenient, and safe urban areas while advancing environmental protection and public services.

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