
Chen Jun, director of the Anhui Provincial Development and Reform Commission, introduced the 12th Party Congress at a press conference
Chen Jun, director of the Anhui Provincial Development and Reform Commission, said on the 23rd that in the next five years, Anhui will focus on six major areas: integration of science and industry, domestic demand potential, regional coordination, reform and opening up, green transformation and people's livelihood security, aiming to promote high-quality development and accelerate the creation of "three places and one region".
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Anhui Province's regional innovation capabilities have ranked first in the country in the past five years, and its regional GDP will reach 5.3 trillion yuan in 2025.
China News Service, Hefei, October 23 (Reporter Zhang Qiang) Chen Jun, director of the Anhui Provincial Development and Reform Commission, revealed in Hefei on the 23rd that in the next five years, the province will focus on promoting high-quality development and focus on six aspects, including the integration of science and industry, domestic demand potential, reform and opening up, and people's livelihood security, to accelerate the creation of "three places and one region" with important influence.
On the same day, the Anhui Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China held a press conference to introduce the situation related to the 12th Party Congress of the province.
In the past five years, Anhui Province's regional innovation capabilities have ranked first in the country, new quality productivity has been cultivated and strengthened, and comprehensive strength has achieved a historic leap. In 2025, the province's GDP will reach 5.3 trillion yuan, an increase of 5.5%.
Chen Jun said that Anhui will focus on building a highland for the integration of science and industry, taking the joint construction of the Shanghai (Yangtze River Delta) International Science and Technology Innovation Center as a guide, building up national strategic science and technology strength, and promoting the in-depth integration of science and technology innovation and industrial innovation; focusing on the new generation of intelligent manufacturing, revitalizing traditional industries, strengthening strategic emerging industries, and forward-looking layout of future industries, in-depth implementation of the "artificial intelligence +" action, and seizing the commanding heights of artificial intelligence innovation applications.
In terms of unleashing domestic demand, Anhui adheres to the combination of investment in goods and investment in people, increases the proportion of government investment in people's livelihood, and improves the long-term mechanism for private enterprises to participate in major projects; guided by the construction of "six networks", it promotes new infrastructure appropriately but not excessively ahead of schedule, and innovates diverse consumption scenarios.
In terms of regional coordinated development, Anhui will seize the greatest opportunity for the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta, build a beautiful Yangtze River (Anhui) economic belt, accelerate the overall revitalization of northern Anhui, strengthen county economies, and promote comprehensive rural revitalization. In terms of reform and opening up, we will thoroughly implement the "Hui Dong Global" overseas operation and partnership plan, promote the construction of large open channels, large platforms and large customs clearance, and create a first-class business environment.
In terms of green transformation, Anhui will fully implement dual carbon emission control systems, promote energy conservation and carbon reduction in key industries, accelerate the construction of new energy systems, and ensure that carbon emissions peak as scheduled. In terms of ensuring people's livelihood, we will thoroughly implement the employment priority strategy and the plan to increase the income of urban and rural residents, provide education that satisfies the people, build a healthy Anhui, and build a strong social security network.

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