Every precious piece of land waits in silence for a city partner who understands how to develop it and treats it with reverence . Just like this emerging city, which was officially established in 2002 and renamed Qingshanhu District of Nanchang.

Undoubtedly, as Nanchang City advances toward integrated development, Qingshanhu District is also strategizing a grand plan. How to secure a strategic advantage and take the lead within the broader context of regional economic development, thereby stepping onto a springboard for economic leapfrogging, remains the unwavering theme for Qingshanhu District.

Ultimately, urban development hinges on the right timing, favorable geography, and harmonious human relations.

"Timing": The Jiangxi Inland Open Economy Pilot Zone Redefines Nanchang’s New Position

In the final year of the 13th Five-Year Plan, Jiangxi—which had long sought support for its opening-up policies—finally received good news:

On April 13, 2020, the State Council issued the “State Council’s Approval on the Establishment of the Jiangxi Inland Open Economy Pilot Zone,” formally approving the establishment of the Jiangxi Inland Open Economy Pilot Zone (hereinafter referred to as the Pilot Zone).

This means that Jiangxi has become the third inland open economy pilot zone in the country—and the first in Central China—following Ningxia and Guizhou. Looking at the entire Jiangxi region, Nanchang, as the provincial capital, is also a key pilot area within the inland open economy pilot zone.

Nanchang has long shouldered heavy responsibilities and led the way in economic development. It has never been content with being a “champion in a single discipline,” but rather aims to be an “all-around champion,” holding a unique position in the central region. Great opportunities call for great responsibility, and great efforts drive great development. As Nanchang’s new engine, Qingshanhu District is at the forefront of innovating development models.

In driving industrial development , Qingshanhu District actively attracts enterprises expanding from the Yangtze River Delta and Pearl River Delta regions. It has established a "one base, multiple parks" layout within the district to create the core hub of "Nanchang Optics Valley," with a particular focus on vigorously developing the knitwear and apparel industry. This initiative aims to make Qingshanhu a flagship of the province’s knitwear and apparel sector and a renowned city for knitwear and apparel in China.

At the dawn of the 14th Five-Year Plan, the city’s vibrant vitality has forged a unique and compelling charm here; Qingshanhu District’s developmental advantages not only help Nanchang accelerate its integration process but also provide a strong foundation for Nanchang to compete on a broader urban scale!

"Geographical Advantage": Nanchang’s Integrated Development Builds a New City with Dual Rail Networks

A glance at the map reveals that Qingshanhu District is strategically situated at the core of Nanchang’s major road network.

The “five vertical and five horizontal” urban road network covers the entire district, enabling road freight to reach the Yangtze River Delta, Pearl River Delta, and Southeast Fujian Economic Zones within 6 hours. High-speed rail seamlessly connects to major trunk lines such as the Beijing-Kowloon, Shanghai-Kunming, Hangzhou-Changsha, and Ganzhou-Shenzhen lines, allowing rail passengers to reach the Yangtze River Delta and Pearl River Delta within 3 hours.

Furthermore, Qingshanhu District is just 3 kilometers from Nanchang Railway Station and a 30-minute drive from Nanchang West Station and Changbei International Airport. The main channel of the Gan River runs through the district, which is home to an international container terminal with an annual throughput capacity of 100,000 TEUs. Water transport routes connect to Shanghai and beyond, reaching destinations worldwide…

As an integrated transportation hub combining land, sea, air, and rail, the significant advantages of Qingshanhu District are plain to see.

With the construction of Nanchang East High-Speed Railway Station, Qingshanhu District is poised to enter the “dual-rail era” of metro and high-speed rail. As the first stop in integrated development, its strategic significance is increasingly evident.

A "People-Oriented" Business Environment Boosts Industry-City Integration

Industry and talent are the cornerstones of urban development, and neither can be overlooked. Deeply aware of this, Qingshanhu District has consistently forged ahead, continuously enhancing its urban development environment.

In terms of industrial development, Qingshanhu District has focused on optimizing the business environment, introducing ten measures to support enterprise growth and further improve the business climate. At the same time, it is benchmarking against world-class standards to create an exceptional business environment, steadfastly prioritizing services for enterprises, safeguarding their interests, and rewarding their contributions—all through sustained, dedicated, and genuine efforts.

Furthermore, the district is home to Nanchang’s finest educational resources, with institutions such as Nanchang University and Nanchang University of Aeronautics and Astronautics located here. As the cultural hub of Nanchang, it provides the talent foundation necessary for the integrated development of industry and urban areas.

Every time a business sets foot in Qingshanhu District, it takes a step toward mutually beneficial cooperation.

For instance, stepping into the lobby of the Jiangxi Traffic Economy Industrial Base, the trendy and stylish decor immediately catches the eye. The exhibition hall is taking shape, featuring various functional zones for the live-streaming industry, such as shared influencer studios, supply chain display areas, and large-scale broadcast studios. It is precisely for this reason that companies like Beijing ByteDance have partnered with Qingshanhu District. Both parties are striving to create a hub for influencer live-streaming and brand aggregation, forming a traffic economy industrial ecosystem with distinctive national characteristics.

Similarly, leveraging Qingshanhu District’s strong foundation for modern urban manufacturing and its continuously improving business environment, Shenzhen Zhaochi Co., Ltd. has once again partnered with Qingshanhu District. The company signed an agreement to establish the Jiangxi Zhaochi Guangyuan Headquarters and expand its packaging production lines in Qingshanhu District, with a total investment of 7 billion yuan. Upon completion and full operation, the project is expected to feature over 5,000 packaging production lines, achieving an annual output value of 6 billion yuan.

Looking back over the past year, Qingshanhu District has adhered to the strategy of “going out” and “bringing in,” hosting and participating in high-profile events such as the Beijing “Dual Recruitment and Investment Promotion” Conference, the Quanzhou Knitwear and Apparel Industry Investment Promotion Conference, and the Shenzhen Electronics and Information Industry Investment Promotion Conference. Throughout the year, thedistrict signed 77 new projects worth over 100 million yuan each, with a total investment of 52.07 billion yuan. Among these, 16 projects exceeded 1 billion yuan in investment, and six were “152” projects—all setting new records.

This is the true appeal of Qingshanhu District. Connecting the Yangtze River Delta to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Nanchang—as the transportation hub between these two key economic development zones — will become a prime destination for absorbing technological spillover and industrial relocation from the Greater Bay Area . As a vital engine of Nanchang, Qingshanhu District will continue to shine as the “Light of Nanchang,” providing the city with a steady stream of new momentum.

It is foreseeable that Qingshanhu District will become one of Nanchang’s trump cards. Once fully developed, Qingshanhu District will emerge as Nanchang’s next major population hub and economic growth engine!