Original Title: Notice from the Municipal Government Office on Issuing the Action Plan for Deepening the Intelligent Transformation, Digital Transformation, and Networked Integration of the Manufacturing Sector in Nantong
To thoroughly implement General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important directives on new-type industrialization, earnestly carry out the spirit of the “Notice of the General Office of the Provincial Government on Issuing the Three-Year Action Plan for Deepening the Intelligent Transformation, Digital Transformation, and Networked Connectivity of the Manufacturing Sector in Jiangsu Province (2025–2027),” promote the deep integration of the real economy and the digital economy, and advance the high-quality development of Nantong’s manufacturing sector, this Action Plan is hereby formulated.
I. Objectives and Tasks
With the deep integration of next-generation information technology and the manufacturing sector as the main focus, smart manufacturing as the primary direction, and new infrastructure such as the Industrial Internet as the key foundation, this plan adheres to the principles of enterprise-led initiatives, demand-driven approaches, and tailored measures. It aims to continuously deepen the intelligent transformation, digital transformation, and networked connectivity of the manufacturing sector (hereinafter referred to as “Intelligent Transformation, Digital Transformation, and Networked Connectivity”), thereby injecting strong momentum into the accelerated development of Nantong as a renowned modern industrial city.
Over the next three years, the plan aims to ensure that all enterprises above designated size in the city have basically completed intelligent upgrades, that small and medium-sized enterprises have fully implemented digital transformation, and that production factors are fully networked.By 2027, the city’s foundation for "Smart Transformation, Digital Transition, and Networked Connectivity" will be further improved, with a cumulative total of 38 provincial-level or higher industrial internet platforms established; supply capacity will be further enhanced, with over 30 new service providers added; development levels will be further elevated, with the integration of informatization and industrialization reaching 75%; and achievements will be further consolidated, with over 100 provincial-level or higher smart factories established.
II. Key Tasks
(1) Implement the Quality Improvement Initiative through Diagnosis and Rectification
1. Encourage enterprises above designated size to obtain standard compliance certification. Strengthen the promotion and implementation of national standards such as the Smart Manufacturing Capability Maturity Model and the Information Technology-Industrial Integration Management System, and encourage enterprises to actively conduct self-assessments and pursue standard compliance certification. By 2027, no fewer than 150 new enterprises will have obtained standard compliance certification. [Lead Agency: Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology; Implementation Responsibility: People’s Governments of all counties (cities, districts) and Management Committees of all municipal-level industrial parks]
2. Support enterprises above designated size in promoting reform through diagnosis. Building on the existing full coverage of diagnostic assessments for enterprises above designated size, adopt multiple measures to assist enterprises in transformation and reform. Establish a “file tracking system” for enterprises that have been diagnosed but have not yet implemented reforms, and “cross them off the list one by one” through measures such as investment subsidies, loan interest subsidies, and supply-demand matching.By 2027, the comprehensive conversion rate of diagnosed enterprises will exceed 60%. [Lead Agency: Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology; Responsible Agencies: Municipal Party Committee Financial Affairs Office, People’s Bank of China Nantong Branch, Nantong Financial Regulatory Sub-bureau; Implementation by: People’s Governments of all counties (cities, districts) and Management Committees of all municipal-level industrial parks]
3. Strengthen monitoring of the status of enterprises above designated size. Each year, organize more than 720 enterprises that have completed transformation to conduct self-assessments based on the general evaluation index system for digital transformation, thereby routinely monitoring the city’s level of intelligent transformation, digital transformation, and network connectivity; organize more than 1,440 enterprises that have completed smart workshop upgrades to conduct self-assessments based on the smart factory grading evaluation system, thereby routinely monitoring the city’s progress in smart factory construction.[Lead Agency: Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology; Responsible Agencies: Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Municipal Bureau of Statistics; Implementation: People’s Governments of all counties (cities, districts) and Management Committees of all municipal-level industrial parks]
(2) Implement the Equipment Upgrade Acceleration Initiative
4. Accelerate the enhancement of equipment supply capacity. Encourage smart equipment service providers to increase the supply of industrial robots, smart inspection equipment, and other devices, and to provide innovative products and services in areas such as production monitoring and safety assurance. Implement the “Challenge-Based” breakthrough plan to strengthen the R&D, innovation, and promotion of first-of-a-kind major technical equipment.Leveraging the “Huiqitong” platform, regularly organize a series of supply-demand matching events. Driven by the replacement of outdated production capacity, add more than 200 new “first-of-a-kind” major equipment sets by 2027. [Lead Agency: Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology; Responsible Agencies: Municipal Science and Technology Bureau; Implementation: People’s Governments of all counties (cities, districts) and Management Committees of all municipal-level industrial parks]
5. Accelerate the replacement of outdated and inefficient equipment. Prioritize the replacement of equipment that has exceeded its service life. Promote the replacement of automated welding robots and automated spraying equipment in the shipbuilding and offshore engineering industries; the replacement of complete sets of equipment for new chemical fiber materials and short-process spinning and weaving equipment in the textile and chemical fiber industries; and the replacement of precision forging equipment and high-efficiency stamping equipment in the basic components industry.[Lead Agency: Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology; Implementation: People’s Governments of all counties (cities, districts) and Management Committees of all municipal-level industrial parks]
6. Accelerate the upgrade of high-end advanced equipment. Prioritize the replacement of advanced equipment characterized by high technology, high efficiency, and high reliability. Promote the replacement of high-line-speed, short-pitch multi-wire saws and all-in-one coating equipment in the photovoltaic industry; and the replacement of integrated die-casting equipment and automated welding robots in the new energy vehicle and parts industry.Strengthen the planning and reserve of equipment upgrade and renovation projects in key industrial sectors funded by ultra-long-term special government bonds. By 2027, implement more than 600 equipment upgrade-related technical renovation projects annually. [Lead Agency: Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology; Implementation Responsibility: People’s Governments of all counties (cities, districts) and Management Committees of all municipal-level industrial parks]
(3) Implement the Industrial Chain and Cluster Transformation and Efficiency Improvement Initiative
7. Promote the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Strive to become a national pilot city for SME digital transformation, and encourage innovative SMEs to migrate their equipment and operations to the cloud, achieving full coverage of digital transformation at the initial level or above by 2027.Promote provincial-level specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative SMEs to enhance their digital capabilities across multiple scenarios, achieving full coverage of the “Standard” level or higher by 2027. Encourage national “Little Giant” enterprises to serve as transformation models, achieving full coverage of the “Integration” level or higher by 2027. [Lead Agency: Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology; Responsible Agencies: Municipal Bureau of Data; Implementation: People’s Governments of all counties (cities, districts) and Management Committees of all municipal-level industrial parks]
8. Promote synergy across industrial chains and clusters. Support leading enterprises, industrial chain Party-building alliances, and industry associations in piloting initiatives to build intelligent, collaborative, green, and efficient industrial and supply chains. Enhance capabilities in data collection and analytical application for key processes, as well as in collaborative R&D and product delivery among terminal manufacturers. Establish data-sharing mechanisms to drive coordinated technological upgrades across industrial chains and spur digital transformation of supply chains, thereby achieving “chain-based” transformation.[Lead Agency: Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology; Responsible Agencies: Municipal Bureau of Data; People’s Governments of all counties (cities, districts) and Management Committees of all municipal-level industrial parks are responsible for implementation]
9. Promote the Transformation and Upgrading of Industrial Clusters and Parks.Focus on provincial-level and higher-level development zones and high-tech zones to facilitate the integration of data chains, innovation chains, industrial chains, and supply chains within these zones. Prioritize the “chain-park integration” of the electronic information manufacturing sector in Rugao City and Tongzhou District; the high-end equipment manufacturing sector in Hai’an City, Qidong City, and the Nantong Development Zone; and the high-end textile industry in Tongzhou District, Haimen District, and the Tongzhou Bay Demonstration Zone. Support key enterprises in leading the development of regional digital transformation demonstration projects.[Lead Agency: Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology; Responsible Agencies: Municipal Science and Technology Bureau, Municipal Data Bureau; Implementation by: People’s Governments of all counties (cities, districts) and Management Committees of all municipal-level parks]
(4) Implement the Smart Factory Upgrade Initiative
10. Expand the scope of application scenarios. Guide enterprises above designated size to focus on product design, production operations, warehousing, and logistics, among other areas, to build more application scenarios and promote the expansion and upgrading of smart factory construction.By 2027, a cumulative total of more than 2,000 application scenarios will be established. [Lead Agency: Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology; Responsible Agencies: Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Municipal State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, Municipal Data Bureau, Municipal Market Regulation Bureau; Implementation to be overseen by the People’s Governments of all counties (cities, districts) and the Administrative Committees of all municipal-level industrial parks]
11. Promote the construction of smart factories on a larger scale. Encourage enterprises above designated size to comprehensively undertake the construction of basic-level smart factories, and strengthen the integrated application of smart equipment, industrial software and operating systems, and industrial network devices. By 2027, the coverage rate of enterprises above designated size reaching the basic-level or higher smart factory standard will exceed 50%.Support enterprises with a solid foundation to enhance their digital and networked integration capabilities by building upon existing scenarios. By 2027, the coverage rate of enterprises above designated size reaching the advanced level or higher of smart factories will exceed 10%, with 100 new provincial-level advanced smart factories and 3 new provincial-level zero-carbon factories added.[Lead Agency: Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology; Responsible Agencies: Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Municipal State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, Municipal Data Bureau, Municipal Market Regulation Bureau; Implementation to be overseen by the People’s Governments of all counties (cities, districts) and the Administrative Committees of all municipal-level industrial parks]
12. Establish Smart Manufacturing Benchmarks at a Higher Level. Key enterprises are encouraged to benchmark against industry-leading standards and the requirements for building "Excellence-level" smart factories to carry out higher-level digital and intelligent transformation and upgrading. By 2027, the coverage rate of enterprises above designated size reaching the "Excellence-level" or higher smart factory standard will exceed 5%, with 10 new national "Excellence-level" smart factories added.Support leading enterprises in accelerating the deep integration of digital and intelligent technologies, such as next-generation artificial intelligence, throughout the entire manufacturing process, and actively explore future manufacturing models. By 2027, the coverage rate of enterprises above designated size reaching the "Pioneer-level" or higher standard for smart factories will exceed 1%, and we will strive to add one new national "Pioneer-level" smart factory.[Lead Agency: Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology; Responsible Agencies: Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Municipal State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, Municipal Data Bureau, Municipal Market Regulation Bureau; Implementation to be overseen by the People’s Governments of all counties (cities, districts) and the Administrative Committees of all municipal-level industrial parks]
(5) Implement the Infrastructure Upgrade Initiative
13. Accelerate the transformation of enterprise internal and external networks. Promote the construction of 10-gigabit optical networks, maritime 5G networks, and 5G-A low-altitude base stations, and expand 5G network coverage in sectors such as the marine industry and the low-altitude economy. Support industrial enterprises in flexibly deploying 5G private networks, Industrial PON, and other technological applications to build enterprise intranets. Encourage enterprises to create exemplary “5G + Industrial Internet” application scenarios and make every effort to establish a national-level “5G + Industrial Internet” integrated application pilot zone.By 2027, over 60% of provincial-level and above development zones across the city will have established “10-Gigabit Parks.” [Lead Agency: Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology; Responsible Agencies: Municipal Telecommunications Administration Office; Implementation: People’s Governments of all counties (cities, districts) and Management Committees of all municipal-level direct-affiliated development zones]
14. Strengthen the development of intelligent computing services. Plan the layout of intelligent computing centers in a moderately forward-looking and orderly manner, and encourage key parks and sectors to build inclusive intelligent computing projects. Accelerate the establishment of a citywide computing power coordination and dispatch mechanism, build the Nantong Public Computing Power Service Platform, and guide the integration of various public and market-based computing resources. By 2027, the scale of intelligent computing power available for local allocation will exceed 600 P.[Lead Agency: Municipal Bureau of Data; Responsible Agencies: Municipal Bureau of Science and Technology, Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology, Municipal Office of Telecommunications Administration; Implementation to be carried out by the People’s Governments of all counties (cities, districts) and the Administrative Committees of all municipal-level industrial parks]
15. Accelerate the development of industrial internet platforms. Guide enterprises to apply next-generation information technologies such as “cloud, big data, IoT, mobile, AI, blockchain, and edge computing” to build enterprise-level industrial internet platforms. Encourage leading enterprises in various industries to distill industry-specific mechanisms, develop standardized and modular products and solutions, build industry- and region-level industrial internet platforms, and deepen the development of cross-industry and cross-domain capabilities for “dual-cross” industrial internet platforms.By 2027, a cumulative total of 20 provincial-level enterprise-grade industrial internet platforms, 15 industry- and regional-level platforms, and 3 “dual-cross” platforms will be cultivated, including one “dual-cross” platform with annual revenue exceeding 500 million yuan. Implement the “Interconnection” plan for the industrial internet identifier resolution system, accelerate the integration of industrial and supply chains, and fully empower the “Three Initiatives” strategy for consumer goods;Deepen applications across design, production, and service stages, and promote the integrated development of the identifier resolution system with industrial internet platforms and industrial apps. By 2027, the monthly active user rate of secondary nodes will quadruple. [Lead Agency: Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology; Responsible Agencies: Municipal Telecommunications Administration Office; Implementation by: People’s Governments of all counties (cities, districts) and Management Committees of all municipal-level direct-affiliated industrial parks]
(6) Implement the Artificial Intelligence Capability Enhancement Initiative
16. Accelerate the supply and application of data as a production factor. Promote the authorized operation of public data, explore the development and utilization of enterprise and personal data, enhance capabilities in data acquisition, analysis, and application, and unlock the value of data as a production factor. Build trusted data spaces for industries such as home textiles, guiding leading enterprises to collaborate with upstream and downstream partners to share data resources, thereby forming data space solutions that foster value co-creation and mutual benefit.Support the construction of high-quality datasets and industry-specific vertical models, and foster a group of data enterprises specializing in data collection, aggregation, and technological R&D and innovation. By 2027, attract and cultivate 100 data-driven enterprises. [Lead Agency: Municipal Data Bureau; Responsible Agencies: Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Municipal Industry and Information Technology Bureau; Implementation: People’s Governments of all counties (cities, districts) and Management Committees of all municipal-level direct-affiliated industrial parks]
17. Strengthen the supply capacity of the artificial intelligence industry. Relying on R&D institutions and key enterprises, focus efforts on achieving breakthroughs in key core AI technology areas. Encourage leading enterprises in various industries and AI companies to collaborate on joint research and development, exploring the creation of industry-specific large models for manufacturing, operations management, and other processes.Strengthen scenario-specific development and application expansion, improve the adaptability of large models to industrial scenarios, and foster a group of “specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative” enterprises in vertical AI sectors. By 2027, attract and cultivate 30 enterprises in the AI sector. [Lead Agency: Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology; Responsible Agencies: Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Municipal Bureau of Data; Implementation: People’s Governments of all counties (cities, districts) and Management Committees of all municipal-level industrial parks]
18. Establish benchmarks for AI-enabled applications. Support the application of large AI models in industries such as shipbuilding and new materials, and cultivate a number of typical application scenarios.Accelerate the replication and promotion of exemplary cases, using pilot projects to drive broader adoption and strengthen demonstration and leadership. By 2027, strive to create three provincial-level or higher exemplary application cases of AI-enabled new industrialization. [Lead Agency: Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology; Responsible Agencies: Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Municipal Data Bureau; Implementation to be carried out by the People’s Governments of all counties (cities, districts) and the Administrative Committees of all municipal-level industrial parks]
(7) Implement the Security Enhancement Initiative
19. Strengthen the institutional framework for industrial information security.Systematically conduct cybersecurity training and regularly organize cybersecurity emergency drills. Routinely carry out initiatives such as cultivating star-rated enterprises for industrial information security protection and implementing classified and graded management of industrial enterprise cybersecurity. By 2027, aim to have 45 or more enterprises newly certified as star-rated protection enterprises. [Lead Agency: Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology; Responsible Agencies: Municipal Bureau of Data, Municipal Office of Telecommunications Administration; Implementation to be overseen by the People’s Governments of all counties (cities, districts) and the Administrative Committees of all municipal-level direct-affiliated industrial parks]
20. Strengthen Support for the Cybersecurity and Data Security Industry.Strengthen the attraction and cultivation of cybersecurity and data security enterprises, and provide small and medium-sized enterprises with lightweight, low-cost, and user-friendly security products. Focusing on key industries, encourage enterprises to develop “end-to-end” integrated cybersecurity solutions. Support the Chongchuan Development Zone in participating in the construction of the National Cybersecurity Industrial Park. [Lead Agency: Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology; Responsible Agencies: Municipal Bureau of Data, Municipal Office of Telecommunications Administration; Implementation to be carried out by the People’s Governments of all counties (cities, districts) and the Administrative Committees of all municipal-level direct-affiliated industrial parks]
(8) Implement the Action Plan to Optimize the Development Environment
21. Cultivate and expand local service providers. Leverage the resource advantages of Chongchuan District, Tongchuang District, and other areas to foster leading software enterprises, key software enterprises within the provincial planning framework, and provincial “specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative” software enterprises. Encourage local service providers to expand their service teams, enrich their product portfolios, and enhance their service capabilities.By 2027, the pool of service providers for intelligent transformation, digital transformation, and network connectivity will exceed 100 enterprises, and we will strive to establish a number of National Manufacturing Digital Transformation Promotion Centers. [Lead Agency: Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology; Implementation: People’s Governments of all counties (cities, districts) and Management Committees of all municipal-level direct-affiliated industrial parks]
22. Attract outstanding domestic and international service providers. Focusing on fields such as smart manufacturing, software services, and digital security, we will actively engage with high-quality service providers outside the city to leverage the local market to attract these resources to Tongling. By 2027, more than 30 new service providers will be added. [Lead Agency: Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology; Implementation Responsibility: People’s Governments of all counties (cities, districts) and Management Committees of all municipal-level industrial parks]
23. Accelerate the upgrading of industrial software. Encourage industrial software enterprises and leading manufacturing enterprises to form innovation consortia, implement supply-demand matching for industrial software, and conduct joint research and development among industry, academia, and research institutions. Support applications for inclusion in the Provincial Guidance Catalog for the Application and Promotion of First-Edition Software Products. Focusing on the needs of industries such as shipbuilding and offshore engineering, as well as electronics and information technology, promote the upgrading and renewal of foundational software, industrial software, and industrial operating systems.[Lead Agency: Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology; Responsible Agencies: Municipal Science and Technology Bureau; People’s Governments of all counties (cities, districts) and Management Committees of all municipal-level industrial parks are responsible for implementation]
24. Strengthen talent development. Coordinate the advancement of initiatives such as the municipal “Jianghai Talents” Program, organize “Nantong Entrepreneurs Visit Universities and Research Institutes” activities, and attract more digital technology professionals to develop their careers in Nantong. Support the establishment of the Digital Economy Branch of the Zhang Jian Entrepreneurship Academy, and encourage local vocational colleges and training institutions to optimize their curricula to continuously increase the supply of talent in manufacturing and digital fields.[Lead Agency: Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology; Responsible Agencies: Municipal Party Committee Talent Office, Municipal Education Bureau, Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau; Implementation: People’s Governments of all counties (cities, districts) and Management Committees of all municipal-level industrial parks]
The Municipal Joint Conference on Building a Strong Manufacturing City will establish “six major mechanisms”—coordinated promotion, dynamic management, benchmark-led guidance, technology-driven development, resource assurance, and shared promotion—to effectively strengthen organizational implementation. We will make full use of support policies at all levels to guide the participation of various forms of social capital and support enterprises in intensifying their transformation efforts. We will leverage the supporting role of service providers to organize sector-specific activities such as supply-demand matching, scenario demonstrations, and experience exchanges. We will publicize and promote a group of exemplary transformation cases to encourage peer enterprises to effectively learn from them and proactively pursue transformation.[Lead Agency: Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology; Responsible Agencies: Municipal Party Committee Financial Affairs Office, Municipal Development and Reform Commission, Municipal Finance Bureau, Municipal Data Bureau, People’s Bank of China Nantong Branch, Nantong Financial Regulatory Sub-bureau; Implementation to be carried out by the People’s Governments of all counties (cities, districts) and the Management Committees of all municipal-level industrial parks]
