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Shanghai, as China’s economic hub, finds itself at a pivotal stage in elevating its global industrial competitiveness through structural upgrades. While the positive effects of ongoing reforms are increasingly evident, the city still needs to accelerate its efforts to achieve comprehensive technological advancement, as outlined by a recent report.
Key industries such as new energy vehicles, biotechnology, integrated circuits, and notably shipbuilding and marine engineering have experienced remarkable growth. These sectors are now serving as vital engines of development for the city’s economy.
Emerging fields like advanced materials, artificial intelligence, and civil aviation are currently in a critical phase of technological buildup and expanding market presence. These areas are poised to become new sources of growth in the future. Meanwhile, traditional industries possess considerable potential for further improvement, driven by innovations and capacity for expansion.
In terms of market performance, the report emphasizes that Shanghai’s international edge must be strengthened through deeper integration with domestic demand. The city’s ability to innovate within sectors like new energy vehicles, chip manufacturing, and marine engineering demonstrates considerable growth potential. However, sectors such as AI, advanced materials, biomedicine, and conventional industries have experienced some decline, indicating a need for targeted development.
The structure of exports is undergoing significant transformation, with future industrial progress expected to emphasize intelligence, sustainability, and greater integration of technologies.
Marine engineering involves both fixed and mobile platforms, along with systems and equipment used to explore, extract, process, manage, and operate offshore marine resources.





