Hu-Chong Jing [2026] No. 47

To the People’s Governments of All Townships and Towns, and All Relevant Departments and Units:

The “Special Plan for the Development of the Manufacturing Industry in Chongming District during the 15th Five-Year Plan Period” has been approved by the District Government. It is hereby issued to you; please implement it conscientiously.

Attachment: Special Plan for the Development of the Manufacturing Industry in Chongming District during the 15th Five-Year Plan Period

Shanghai Chongming District Economic Commission

September 28, 2026

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Special Development Plan for the Manufacturing Industry in Chongming District during the 15th Five-Year Plan Period

The “15th Five-Year Plan” period represents a critical five-year phase for China’s comprehensive efforts to build a modern socialist country, and it also marks a golden opportunity for Chongming’s manufacturing sector to build on its momentum and achieve leapfrog development.To fully implement the decisions and plans of the central government and the Shanghai Municipal Government regarding the promotion of new industrialization and the development of new-quality productive forces, firmly seize major strategic opportunities, overcome development bottlenecks, and promote the deep integration of manufacturing development with the construction of a world-class ecological island, this plan is formulated in accordance withthe “Outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development of Chongming District, Shanghai” and the “Outline of the Development Plan for Chongming as a World-Class Ecological Island (2021–2035),” this plan has been formulated.

I. Development Goals

Guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, we will thoroughly implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and all plenary sessions of the 20th Central Committee, fully carry out the strategic requirements of “accelerating the establishment of a new development paradigm andand focus on promoting high-quality development,” and closely centered on the overarching goal of building the Chongming World-Class Ecological Island, this plan focuses on creating a world-class shipbuilding and marine industry cluster as its core, and accelerates the construction of a diversified, new manufacturing system characterized by the “1+X” model. We will drive “Chongming Manufacturing” to forge new competitive advantages and unlock new potential, lead the “Chongming Brand” to enhance its influence and reach new heights, and build a solid manufacturing foundation to support Chongming’s high-quality economic and social development.

By 2030, total industrial output value will maintain a scale commensurate with Chongming’s urban functional positioning and high-quality development requirements, exceeding 85 billion yuan; the manufacturing sector will strive to grow at a faster pace than during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, with an average annual growth rate of over 6%.With the core objective of undertaking the future major growth in Shanghai’s shipbuilding and offshore engineering industries, the scale of the shipbuilding and offshore engineering equipment industry in the Changxing Island region will exceed 140 billion yuan, with high-tech vessel types accounting for over 80 percent, thereby establishing world-class innovation, competitiveness, and brand strength in shipbuilding and offshore engineering equipment.

The scale and profitability of the district’s manufacturing sector will both improve; “dual carbon” indicators will remain within a reasonable range; R&D and innovation capabilities will be significantly enhanced; and the concept of green manufacturing will be deeply ingrained in public consciousness.the three-tier industrial spatial layout of “industrial bases—industrial communities—scattered industrial plots” will continue to be optimized; the clustering effect of enterprises in industrial parks will become more pronounced; industrial parks will complement each other’s strengths and pursue differentiated development; and an advanced manufacturing system characterized by the “1+X” model will be essentially established.Fully implement the “dual carbon” goals: by 2030, total industrial energy consumption will be capped at 150,000 metric tons of standard coal, and energy consumption per 10,000 yuan of output value will be limited to 0.07 metric tons of standard coal per 10,000 yuan.

Manufacturing “15th Five-Year Plan” Targets

II. Focusing on Pillar Industries to Build the Hard Power of the Shipbuilding and Marine Industry

(1) Expanding the Scale of the Shipbuilding and Marine Industry Cluster and Optimizing the Industry Chain

Focus on high-tech vessels and advanced offshore engineering equipment; make every effort to support the production of key national equipment models; and develop the capacity to build mainstream large cruise ship types;Promote the development of a full spectrum of research and construction capabilities for vessel types such as ethane carriers, liquid ammonia carriers, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carriers, and strengthen comprehensive R&D capabilities for multiple types of special-purpose vessels, including icebreakers, roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) car carriers, and maintenance and repair vessels; support the development of offshore oil and gas resources and the R&D of smart port equipment.Strengthen the construction of industrial parks supporting large LNG carriers and large cruise ships, enhance domestic R&D and industrial chain support capabilities, and ensure that by 2030, the level of domestic self-reliance for key systems and supporting equipment of mainstream ship types reaches over 85%.

(2) Enhance the Comprehensive Strength of the Shipbuilding and Marine Industry and Improve the Science and Technology Innovation Chain

Vigorously advance the construction and operation of platforms such as the Changxing Island Marine Laboratory and the Science and Technology Innovation Incubation Park; actively support the construction of large-scale scientific facilities in the deep and distant seas, and support the establishment of national key laboratories in the shipbuilding and marine sectors; build national-level pilot-scale testing platforms, and strengthen the development of innovation centers and technology transfer service platforms. Focus on key areas such as deep-sea exploration and extraction, smart ships, high-end offshore engineering equipment, marine new energy,autonomous navigation, and organize integrated, systematic research and development efforts on foundational technologies (such as simulation and analysis), key technologies (such as cryogenic liquid cargo containment), and advanced technologies (such as polar and deep-sea operations), with a focus on achieving breakthroughs in a number of world-class core technologies in the shipbuilding and marine sectors.

(3) Deepen the development of the shipbuilding and marine industry ecosystem and improve the industrial service chain

Cluster key supporting enterprises, enhance the supporting capacity of production-oriented service industries, promote the empowerment and efficiency gains of industrial services, and drive the clustered development of upstream and downstream sectors along the industrial chain;Actively support the commercialization of collaborative innovation outcomes, improve the innovation and entrepreneurship incubation chain comprising “co-working spaces—incubators—accelerators—industrial parks,” and explore the creation of a full-industry-chain service platform network covering inspection, testing, and certification; financial services; talent services; industrial collaboration and supply chain services; and generic technology services, thereby building a favorable ecosystem for the rapid commercialization of collaborative innovation outcomes;Ensure the supply of industrial factors; strengthen supporting measures such as housing and residency for talent and education for their accompanying children; deepen the integration of industry and talent as well as industry and urban development; host high-level international forums and specialized exhibitions; strengthen international exchange and cooperation; and enhance the region’s appeal to high-quality global shipbuilding and offshore engineering enterprises and service providers.

III. Looking to the Future: Building Growth Engines for Emerging Industries

(1) Exploring the Development of Green and Low-Carbon Industries

Guided by the “Dual Carbon” strategy, we will integrate green and low-carbon concepts throughout the entire industrial development process. Building on the foundation of our leading shipbuilding and offshore engineering industries, we will create a distinctive green and low-carbon industrial sector with Chongming’s unique characteristics.We will focus on three key sub-sectors: the research and development of new-energy marine engines, the manufacturing of green and low-carbon equipment, and the construction of a new energy system. We will accelerate the promotion and application of new-energy vessels, advance the construction of green factories among shipbuilding and offshore engineering enterprises, and establish the Changxing Green, Low-Carbon, and New-Energy Industrial Island. We will also research and develop the green and low-carbon equipment industry, promote the application of energy-saving, low-carbon, and clean production technologies and equipment, and advance the development of the remanufacturing industry and comprehensive resource utilization;accelerate the construction of a new energy system; explore the creation of green and low-carbon demonstration scenarios such as offshore wind power, “renewable energy + energy storage,” and smart energy management; quantitatively assess the effectiveness of green development; and explore the establishment of a municipal-level zero-carbon specialty industrial park.

(2) Cultivating and Expanding Industries for a Better Life

Based on the overall positioning of Chongming as a world-class ecological island, we will deeply tap into the island’s endowments of green agricultural resources and build clusters of industries for a better life using a full-industry-chain approach. Leveraging Chongming’s advantages in high-quality green agricultural resources, we will focus on developing high-end kitchenware, deep processing of high-value-added agricultural products, central kitchen-prepared meals,functional foods based on the “medicinal and edible dual-use” principle, and other trendy consumer goods industries. This will drive the transformation of agricultural products from primary raw materials to finished consumer goods, build a complete “farm-to-table” industrial chain, and significantly enhance the added value and market competitiveness of agricultural products.At the same time, closely aligning with the trend toward deep integration of culture, tourism, sports, and wellness in Chongming, and leveraging distinctive resources such as island-wide cycling trails, outdoor sports bases, and health resorts,proactively plan for the research, development, and manufacturing of cycling gear, outdoor camping equipment, sports rehabilitation equipment, age-friendly health assistive devices, as well as their core materials and key components; cultivate a group of specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative enterprises; and establish a new hub for eco-friendly sports and health equipment manufacturing.

(3) Deeply Implement the Digital and Intelligent Transformation Strategy

Fully implement the “Industry Empowerment of Shanghai” Action Plan, organize enterprises to carry out digital upgrades in key equipment and core production processes, cultivate a group of benchmark enterprises in smart factories and intelligent robotics applications, and identify more high-quality, localized digital application scenarios. Explore the integrated application of “AI + Manufacturing,” support enterprises in developing vertical large models for specific industries, and promote the application of AI agent technologies, among others.Fully leverage the leading role and technical support functions of the two major data centers in the north and south to build a computing power ecosystem with significant radiating and driving effects. Coordinate resources from the Smart Island Computing Power Center, the 5G private network, and the Industrial Internet platform to support the construction of a digital foundation for shipbuilding enterprises, and actively establish the Smart Island as a municipal-level digital economy special-purpose park.

IV. Expand Investment to Promote Steady Growth in Industrial Scale

(1) Precisely Attract Key Industrial Projects

Define the development priorities for each industrial park and establish an industrial spatial layout characterized by “one park, one specialty; differentiated and coordinated development.” Refine the industrial map and improve the physical investment promotion atlas to form an investment promotion mechanism based on “following the map to find the horse, targeted matching, and precise breakthroughs,” thereby guiding the precise layout of industries.We will categorize and segment market sectors, compile a list of core supporting enterprises, and prioritize the recruitment of key supporting enterprises and R&D institutions that fill gaps in industrial chains and enhance core competitiveness, thereby promoting the extension, supplementation, and strengthening of key industrial chains.

(2) Promoting Complementary Regional Resource Advantages

Amid increasingly tight industrial land supplies citywide, Chongming’s industrial parks have relatively ample land reserves. They will proactively absorb industrial spillover effects from key areas such as Lingang, Zhangjiang, and Caohejing, serving as “testing grounds” for new business models.By proactively aligning with development trends and market demands in fields such as smart manufacturing, high-end equipment, and green manufacturing, we will identify entry points for win-win cooperation and generate a multiplier effect where “1+1>2.”

(3) Accelerating Technological Upgrades in Traditional Industries

Actively expand fixed-asset investment, vigorously implement technical renovation and modernization projects, promote industrial growth, and stabilize investment expectations for projects.Focus on technological improvement and innovation; launch a new round of technological transformation and upgrading projects; support key industries, high-end products, and critical production stages in implementing technological upgrades; and guide the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries. Guide enterprises to adopt advanced and applicable technologies, optimize product structures, and comprehensively enhance design, manufacturing, process, and management standards, thereby achieving improved quality, increased efficiency, and innovative development through technological transformation.

V. Innovation-Driven Development: Transforming Old and New Growth Drivers to Build Brands

(1) Advancing the Development of Science and Technology Innovation Platforms

Focusing on key areas of marine equipment, we will accelerate the construction of shipbuilding laboratories to facilitate the commercialization of innovative achievements within shipbuilding and offshore engineering enterprises. We will support research institutes in actively pursuing qualifications for high-end platforms, such as national-level laboratories, to enhance their national influence. We will advance the development of innovation and entrepreneurship platforms, including technology business incubators and co-working spaces.

(2) Promoting Innovative Industrial Development

Guide enterprises to collaborate with universities and research institutes to enhance their independent innovation capabilities, promote collaborative innovation among industry, academia, and research, support enterprises in tackling key core technologies, and foster the development of high-tech enterprises.Accelerate the demonstration and application of the first batches of new materials, the first units (sets) of major technical equipment, and the first versions of software. Gradually cultivate projects such as national, municipal, and district-level enterprise technology centers, “Specialized, Refined, Distinctive, and Innovative” enterprises, and manufacturing innovation centers. Accelerate the development of production-oriented service industries and encourage enterprises to transition toward service-oriented manufacturing.

(3) Strengthen the Implementation of the Brand Strategy

Comprehensively implement the “Brand-Driven District” strategy, accelerate the deep integration of “Chongming Manufacturing” with “Shanghai Brands,” and support enterprises in further expanding and strengthening high-end brands in the fields of marine equipment, light industrial kitchenware, and specialty agricultural products.Recommend a batch of pilot and demonstration projects for manufacturing “Design Centers,” “Innovation Centers,” and “Quality Benchmarks”; apply for a batch of “Fashion 100+,” “Design 100+,” and “Consumption 100+” brand projects; and promote the application process for Shanghai’s high-quality development projects and integrated manufacturing development projects.

VI. Leveraging Complementary Strengths to Chart a New Blueprint for Park Development

(1) The Changxing Marine Equipment Industrial Base will prioritize the shipbuilding and marine industries as its leading sectors and cultivate high-end intelligent manufacturing. It will focus on building the “Three Chains and Four Platforms” and make every effort to advance the campaign to attract and nurture “hidden champions” in the shipbuilding and marine industries.With a focus on high-value-added vessel types such as LNG carriers, smart port machinery, and large cruise ships, the base will intensify efforts to attract core supporting projects along the industrial chain, continue to follow up on the Waigaoqiao Cruise Support Base project, and ensure adequate supply of industrial land and full-process project services within the park.We will steadily advance enterprise outreach efforts, focusing on key stages such as inviting potential clients for follow-up visits and facilitating project implementation, to promote the local production of core components and key systems.

(2) The Chongming Industrial Park, with intelligent and connected new energy vehicles as its leading industry and biopharmaceuticals and the low-altitude economy as emerging sectors, is driving the upgrading of industrial chains toward high-end, intelligent, and green development.With a focus on high-growth areas such as the “three-electric” systems for new energy vehicles, smart cockpits, and lightweight structural components, the park will deepen the transformation of intelligent production lines and the construction of digital workshops. It will support enterprises in entering the supply chains of mainstream new energy vehicle manufacturers and enhance the core competitiveness and market share of key components such as steering knuckles, rubber and plastic parts, and precision forgings.The development of the low-altitude economy will be accelerated by establishing facilities for the final assembly of unmanned helicopters, the R&D of flight control systems, and airworthiness services, as well as by constructing a low-altitude economy industrial zone and a comprehensive service center.In collaboration with the agricultural product processing zone within the Chongming Modern Agricultural Park, we will focus on transforming local specialty agricultural resources. Centered on six key areas—deep processing of green agricultural products, processing of chilled and fresh meat from livestock and poultry, brewing of premium rice wine, deep processing of fruits and vegetables, production of pre-packaged meals, and manufacturing of functional foods—we will build a complete agricultural product processing and manufacturing industrial chain.

(3) The Smart Island Data Industry Park will prioritize software and information technology services as its leading industries and smart energy as a developing sector. It will deepen its focus on the two major sectors of information technology services and internet platforms, and steadily advance the five key initiatives: 5G technology, live-streaming e-commerce, green finance, industrial support facilities, and comprehensive management.It will cultivate a distinctive smart energy industry, focusing on five key areas: cutting-edge energy technologies, smart energy materials, energy equipment services, energy operation and maintenance services, and energy-efficient systems, with a commitment to building an integrated “Data Intelligence + Smart Energy” development ecosystem.It will deepen the collaboration mechanism among industry, academia, research, and application, and strengthen joint talent training and the commercialization of research outcomes. It will establish and improve a one-stop comprehensive service system covering enterprise services, policy implementation, talent recruitment and development, investment promotion and empowerment, and industrial collaboration, striving to become an innovation hub dominated by ecological technology in the northern wing of Shanghai’s international metropolis.

(4) The Fusheng Economic Development Zone will prioritize advanced materials as its leading industry and cultivate high-end medical devices, making every effort to drive the transformation of industries toward intelligent, green, and high-end development. It will strengthen the advanced materials sector by supporting enterprises within the park to expand production, improve efficiency, and upgrade technologies; it will also foster the distinctive high-end medical devices industry by clustering upstream and downstream supporting enterprises.Leveraging the international cargo terminal and waterfront resources, the zone will explore the establishment of a “Fusheng–Changxing” regional ship-based cargo collaboration mechanism to jointly undertake key segments of marine industries, such as ship supply manufacturing.

VII. Support Measures

First, optimize the policy service system. Relying on platforms such as the “Chongming Economic Commission,” “Chongming Enterprise Services,” “Chongming District Industrial Development Service Platform,” “One-Stop Online Services,” and “Sui Shen Dui,” improve service functions including policy dissemination, one-stop online processing, end-to-end online processing, smart and convenient processing, and automatic eligibility determination without application.Update industrial support policies, increase fiscal support, implement “service packages” and dedicated service officers for key enterprises, and ensure that policies reach the intended recipients precisely and that requests are handled efficiently.Second, strengthen fiscal, tax, and financial support by leveraging the synergistic effects of policies at the national, municipal, district, and Zhangjiang-Chongming Park levels. Implement preferential measures such as tax exemptions for comprehensive resource utilization and additional deductions for R&D expenses. Encourage financial institutions to increase credit allocation to the manufacturing sector and support enterprises that meet statutory requirements in broadening direct financing channels through means such as going public and issuing bonds.Third, we will strengthen talent-driven development by identifying and cultivating various talent categories—such as “Oriental Talents,” “Industrial Elites,” and “Shanghai Artisans.” We will establish fast-track procedures for high-end talent regarding taxation, residency, housing, medical care, and children’s education; build industry-academia-research collaboration mechanisms; and implement more inclusive and efficient talent policies.Fourth, we will stabilize the development space for industry by strictly controlling industrial market entry and land supply, optimizing project entry thresholds, streamlining administrative approval procedures, and accelerating project implementation and construction. We will promote the “Smart Manufacturing Space” model of new-style industrial buildings, enhance land-use efficiency, and create “industrial forests” that integrate industry and urban development and are livable and conducive to business.