Abstract Enhance industrial development and population aggregation, promoting the migration of rural populations to nearby industries. Accelerate infrastructure construction in transportation, water conservancy, energy, and urban services, while strengthening the development of urban agglomerations and urban growth in central and western regions. - Excerpt from Premier Li Keqiang's 2014 government work report.
Sun Likun, a National People’s Congress deputy and secretary of the Jiaozuo Municipal Party Committee, highlighted that Premier Li Keqiang’s speech emphasized industrial clusters as a "testing ground" for transformation and upgrading. Jiaozuo has transitioned from a "coal city" with a black image to a green-themed destination, achieving a remarkable transformation. After overcoming challenges, cultural tourism has placed Jiaozuo on the global stage.
Industrial Clusters as a Bridgehead for Transformation
When people think of Jiaozuo, the first association is often "Coal City." According to Sun Likun, for decades, Jiaozuo's industrial development was heavily reliant on coal, leading to a heavy industrial structure dominated by chemical production, while the service sector lagged behind, resulting in an unbalanced economic structure.
"The 2008 financial crisis hit Jiaozuo hard," Sun said. Many products that were once popular in the domestic market faced issues such as poor market adaptability and low sales. In addition, the depletion of coal resources in the late 1990s raised alarms about the city's economic future. The environmental damage caused by traditional industries also made Jiaozuo one of China’s most polluted cities.
How should Jiaozuo move forward? "Only through change can we survive," Sun stated. He emphasized that industrial clusters must serve as a bridgehead for transformation. Although the process is painful and difficult, it is essential for long-term development.
Transforming "Cinderella" into "White Fumei"
For Jiaozuo, industrial clusters are not just a testing ground—they are a key part of its transformation strategy. But how to develop these clusters effectively?
"Every region needs to highlight its unique features," Sun explained. He stressed that industrial clusters should become growth poles for the county.
Taking Mengzhou City's industrial cluster as an example, the annual science and technology funding for supporting enterprises increased from 16 million to 50 million yuan, with 5 million allocated as an innovation incentive fund to encourage researchers to innovate and create.
Planting the phoenix tree and attracting the golden bird: institutions like Tsinghua University and Jida University have established bases here, and global giants like GKN, ranked among the world's top 500 companies, have also set up operations. As a result, Mengzhou now sees a national patent application every 1.2 days—known as the "Mengzhou speed."
Today, the development of Jiaozuo's industrial clusters shows strong momentum, with rapid expansion, numerous projects, high industrial standards, and strong carrying capacity. The overall effect of clustering is becoming more evident.
Sun shared some impressive data: In 2013, the contribution rate of industry in the cluster area reached 87.1%, up 28.8 percentage points from 2009. Revenue from emerging industries like biomedicine and new materials exceeded 25 billion yuan, accounting for 10.1% of total revenue. The cluster areas directly increased farmers' wages by nearly 1 billion yuan.
"We must use urban transformation and new urbanization to drive cluster development, and build new urbanization through the development of industrial clusters," Sun added.
Playing International Cards with a "Combination Box"
Tourism is often called the "sunrise industry." Sun believes Jiaozuo has a solid foundation in this field, with attractions like Yuntaishan, Baijiayan, Qingtianhe, and Shennongshan. Particularly, Yuntaishan and Taijiquan are two international brand names that help Jiaozuo gain global recognition.
Currently, Jiaozuo has set up a Yuntaishan Tourism Service Center in Beijing, Shanghai, and Wuhan, and even opened an office in Seoul, South Korea—making it the first scenic spot in China to establish an overseas office.
"This is just the beginning," Sun said. "Each tourism resource is a pearl, but how do we make them shine?"
"We aim to build a world-famous Yuntaishan Scenic Tourism International Product System by integrating Yuntaishan Geopark, Shennong Culture, and Qingtian River scenery into one cluster. We will also accelerate the declaration of Taijiquan as a world intangible heritage, promote it globally, and develop cultural tourism products such as study tours, experience trips, and health tourism, turning Jiaozuo into a global destination for Taijiquan culture."
In Sun's view, after visiting Jiaozuo, tourists learn Taijiquan, take home health products, and eventually feel so satisfied that they want to return again. This cycle ensures that those who haven't come yet will want to visit, those who have come will want to stay, and those who have already been will wish to return.
Sun Likun, a National People’s Congress deputy and secretary of the Jiaozuo Municipal Party Committee, highlighted that Premier Li Keqiang’s speech emphasized industrial clusters as a "testing ground" for transformation and upgrading. Jiaozuo has transitioned from a "coal city" with a black image to a green-themed destination, achieving a remarkable transformation. After overcoming challenges, cultural tourism has placed Jiaozuo on the global stage.
Industrial Clusters as a Bridgehead for Transformation
When people think of Jiaozuo, the first association is often "Coal City." According to Sun Likun, for decades, Jiaozuo's industrial development was heavily reliant on coal, leading to a heavy industrial structure dominated by chemical production, while the service sector lagged behind, resulting in an unbalanced economic structure.
"The 2008 financial crisis hit Jiaozuo hard," Sun said. Many products that were once popular in the domestic market faced issues such as poor market adaptability and low sales. In addition, the depletion of coal resources in the late 1990s raised alarms about the city's economic future. The environmental damage caused by traditional industries also made Jiaozuo one of China’s most polluted cities.
How should Jiaozuo move forward? "Only through change can we survive," Sun stated. He emphasized that industrial clusters must serve as a bridgehead for transformation. Although the process is painful and difficult, it is essential for long-term development.
Transforming "Cinderella" into "White Fumei"
For Jiaozuo, industrial clusters are not just a testing ground—they are a key part of its transformation strategy. But how to develop these clusters effectively?
"Every region needs to highlight its unique features," Sun explained. He stressed that industrial clusters should become growth poles for the county.
Taking Mengzhou City's industrial cluster as an example, the annual science and technology funding for supporting enterprises increased from 16 million to 50 million yuan, with 5 million allocated as an innovation incentive fund to encourage researchers to innovate and create.
Planting the phoenix tree and attracting the golden bird: institutions like Tsinghua University and Jida University have established bases here, and global giants like GKN, ranked among the world's top 500 companies, have also set up operations. As a result, Mengzhou now sees a national patent application every 1.2 days—known as the "Mengzhou speed."
Today, the development of Jiaozuo's industrial clusters shows strong momentum, with rapid expansion, numerous projects, high industrial standards, and strong carrying capacity. The overall effect of clustering is becoming more evident.
Sun shared some impressive data: In 2013, the contribution rate of industry in the cluster area reached 87.1%, up 28.8 percentage points from 2009. Revenue from emerging industries like biomedicine and new materials exceeded 25 billion yuan, accounting for 10.1% of total revenue. The cluster areas directly increased farmers' wages by nearly 1 billion yuan.
"We must use urban transformation and new urbanization to drive cluster development, and build new urbanization through the development of industrial clusters," Sun added.
Playing International Cards with a "Combination Box"
Tourism is often called the "sunrise industry." Sun believes Jiaozuo has a solid foundation in this field, with attractions like Yuntaishan, Baijiayan, Qingtianhe, and Shennongshan. Particularly, Yuntaishan and Taijiquan are two international brand names that help Jiaozuo gain global recognition.
Currently, Jiaozuo has set up a Yuntaishan Tourism Service Center in Beijing, Shanghai, and Wuhan, and even opened an office in Seoul, South Korea—making it the first scenic spot in China to establish an overseas office.
"This is just the beginning," Sun said. "Each tourism resource is a pearl, but how do we make them shine?"
"We aim to build a world-famous Yuntaishan Scenic Tourism International Product System by integrating Yuntaishan Geopark, Shennong Culture, and Qingtian River scenery into one cluster. We will also accelerate the declaration of Taijiquan as a world intangible heritage, promote it globally, and develop cultural tourism products such as study tours, experience trips, and health tourism, turning Jiaozuo into a global destination for Taijiquan culture."
In Sun's view, after visiting Jiaozuo, tourists learn Taijiquan, take home health products, and eventually feel so satisfied that they want to return again. This cycle ensures that those who haven't come yet will want to visit, those who have come will want to stay, and those who have already been will wish to return.
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