Xinyi is a wonderful place. Situated at the strategic junction of Jiangsu and Shandong provinces, it not only offers free shipping to Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai but also features centralized heating—a combination that is the envy of people from both the south and the north.

In this small town in northern Jiangsu with over 5,000 years of history, visitors can not only admire the picturesque scenery of Jiangnan—with its small bridges and flowing streams—but also take in the vast, mist-shrouded vistas of lakes and mountains. As it embarks on a new journey, Xinyi is gathering tremendous momentum and forging ahead with determination.

As the “vanguard” of Xinyi’s industrial restructuring and transformation, the Xinyi Economic and Technological Development Zone is building on high-quality projects to vigorously cultivate industrial chains and drive industrial transformation, unleashing a surging momentum for development.

Raising the Bar and Setting Off Again

Xinyi’s Steady Progress Adds Luster to the Bigger Picture

“To the east lies the sea; to the west, Pengcheng; to the south, the Huai and Si Rivers; to the north, Mount Tai.”

Major transportation arteries—including the Longhai, Xinchang, and Jiaoxin railways, as well as the Lianhuo Expressway—converge here. Coupled with the Grand Canal winding around the city, this unparalleled geographical advantage has infused Xinyi with powerful momentum.

In recent years, Xinyi has successively launched the construction of key industrial platforms such as the Highway Port Logistics Park, International Railway Logistics Park, Port Logistics Park, Express Logistics Park, Aviation Industrial Park, and the Bonded Logistics Center (Type B). These initiatives have driven the integrated development of major transportation hubs, logistics networks, and industrial sectors, actively promoting the brand of “Xinyi: The Hub, Logistics for the World.”

Benchmarking against the best, competing with the strongest, and racing against the fastest—set after set of data reflects the new achievements in county-level economic development created by Xinyi’s “rolling up our sleeves and working hard”:

In the *2021 China County-Level High-Quality Development Report* released by Yicheng Think Tank, Xinyi ranked 64th among the “Top 100 Counties for High-Quality Development,” gradually emerging as a benchmark case for high-quality county-level economic development.

Behind these repeated accolades lies Xinyi’s determination and courage to “not only bring glory to our own region but also contribute to the greater whole.”

At the mobilization meeting for the “Year of Work Breakthroughs” on February 4, Chen Tangqing, Secretary of the Xinyi Municipal Party Committee, emphasized the need to firmly establish the concept that “Xinyi’s external environment is its own environment.” He called for seizing the overlapping strategic opportunities presented by Jiangsu’s “1+3” functional zones, the construction of Xuzhou as a sub-provincial center city, the integration of the Yangtze River Delta, and the development of the Lianyungang Free Trade Zone, in order to fully integrate into the new “dual circulation” development paradigm.

Building Momentum for Steady Progress

Xinyi Economic and Technological Development Zone Drives High-Quality Development

Standing at the historical juncture of the “Two Centenary Goals,” the Xinyi Economic and Technological Development Zone has sounded the clarion call to “build a national-level development zone.”

Achieving high-quality development requires a clear industrial positioning. The Xinyi Economic Development Zone has thoroughly implemented the “3+2” industrial development strategy, comprehensively building three major manufacturing sectors: pharmaceuticals and healthcare, advanced materials, and intelligent manufacturing. At the same time, a modern service industry system characterized by modern logistics and modern commerce has also achieved rapid development.

Strengthening the industrial system relies on the traction of major projects. Through a precise investment promotion system, a rigorous accountability framework, a scientific performance evaluation system, and a comprehensive project service system, the Xinyi Economic Development Zone has mobilized a powerful synergy for attracting investment.

The successful implementation of projects relies on high-quality platforms and infrastructure. Centering on “clustering, aggregation, and intensification,” the Xinyi Economic and Technological Development Zone implements a “one zone, multiple parks” development strategy. This approach drives the concentration of advantageous resources and large-scale enterprises into parks that meet industrial layout requirements, striving to build a “powerful magnet” for project aggregation.

Fostering high-standard economic growth requires the aggregation of innovative resources. The Xinyi Economic Development Zone has strengthened cooperation with leading enterprises and top-tier R&D institutions, successively introducing multiple research organizations to guide and support traditional manufacturing sectors in accelerating the adoption of digital technologies and smart manufacturing equipment.

Accelerating the Integration of Industry and Urban Development

Striving to Become a National-Level Development Zone

In recent years, the Xinyi Economic Development Zone has closely adhered to its development positioning as a “sub-center of the city and a new industrial district,” fostering a new environment that is “livable, conducive to employment, and conducive to entrepreneurship,” accelerating the integration of industry and urban development, and promoting balanced and coordinated development.

The zone has established a "seven horizontal, eight vertical" road network framework spanning approximately 160 kilometers. Public facilities such as the Headquarters Economy Park and talent apartments are rapidly taking shape, while livelihood projects like Haimen Middle School and Wuyue Plaza have met public expectations, delivering an impressive performance in the opening year of the 14th Five-Year Plan.

Xinyi Wuyue Plaza, which opened fully occupied in August 2021, integrates a fashion shopping mall, a premium supermarket, business support facilities, and high-end leisure amenities. It has not only enhanced the functional infrastructure of the Economic Development Zone but also further elevated its urban image and commercial atmosphere.

Xinyi Haimen Middle School, which opened in September, represents a high-quality educational resource introduced through a partnership between the Xinyi Economic Development Zone and Jiangsu Haimen Middle School. By bringing in a high-caliber management team, assigning outstanding teaching staff, and engaging experts for intellectual support, the school is dedicated to becoming a first-class, modern 12-year continuous education institution within the province, thereby meeting the public’s urgent demand for quality education.

Through the integration of production, living, and ecology—the "three lives"—a city framework that is livable, business-friendly, smart, modern, civilized, and harmonious has taken shape. With convenient transportation, a beautiful environment, and comprehensive services, the Xinyi Economic Development Zone, centered on the integration of industry and urban development, is sketching out a new world.

Today, the Xinyi Economic Development Zone is guided by the overarching goal of becoming a national-level development zone and aiming to build a “100-billion-yuan industrial park.” By leveraging high-quality project development, it is further enhancing the zone’s development capacity and unleashing its growth potential.

Standing at a new starting point, Xinyi will remain steadfast in its commitment to the real economy, strive to build itself into “Xuzhou’s leading industrial county,” realize the vision of “Hub Xinyi, Entrepreneurial New City,” and forge a broad path of mutual benefit and win-win cooperation.