Jinan is set to expedite the development of new quality productive forces, with a key focus on digital economy, green development and the healthcare industry. [Photo/Jinan Daily]

Jinan, the capital of East China's Shandong province, is set to expedite the development of new quality productive forces, with a key focus on digital economy, green development and the healthcare industry. This strategic move aims to solidify a unique development path tailored to the city's characteristics.

New quality productive forces refer to productivity forces that have been freed from traditional economic growth models. They have a focus on innovation and feature advanced technology, high efficiency and high quality, aligning with the country's new development philosophy.

In recent years, Jinan has excelled in the development of such forces. The city's industrial structure has continuously been optimized, with the total scale of its four leading industries reaching 1.6 trillion yuan. Modern agriculture represented by the seed industry, advanced manufacturing represented by strategic emerging industries, and the modern service industry represented by next-generation information technology have rapidly expanded.

The digital economy stands out as a strength for Jinan, and efforts will be stepped up to expedite the digital transformation of transportation, energy, and other sectors.

The city is also committed to advancing technological innovation, the application of green technologies, green manufacturing, green service industries, and the green energy industry, as well as establishing a sound industrial development system for green, low-carbon circulation.

In addition, Jinan will concentrate on the biopharmaceutical and healthcare fields, with a particular emphasis on building five distinctive chains for biopharmaceuticals, traditional Chinese medicine, medical devices, anti-aging and medical beauty, and special medical foods.