On March 8, the 2025 Lixia Economic Development Zone Regional Development Exchange started at Lishan International Cell Medical Industrial Park, bringing together government leaders, economists, industry experts, and enterprises to discuss strategies for promoting industrial innovation and urban integration. The event highlighted Lixia's ambition to cultivate emerging industries and solidify its role as a center for high-quality growth.

Yang Futao, deputy Party secretary of Lixia district, highlighted the district's focus on advancing big data, AI, biopharmaceuticals, and smart manufacturing. The goal is to create two billion-yuan ($275.3 million) industry value chains by enhancing research and development facilities, shared labs, and intellectual property services to foster cutting-edge productivity. Wei Chuanqiang from Shandong Digital Culture Group emphasized leveraging media-tech synergies to enhance the zone's influence, with platforms like Qilu Yidian reaching over 186 million users.

Yinfeng Group, a real estate developer, demonstrated its dedication to premium housing, notably its award-winning Royal Seal City Longhe Courtyard project recognized as a provincial high-quality residential pilot. Economist Ma Guangyuan highlighted the trend in China's property market toward accessible, tech-integrated ''fourth-generation homes'', aligning with Lixia's vision for sustainable urban living.

During a panel discussion on the zone's growth potential, experts pointed out advantages in talent, finance, and strategic industry clusters. Yinfeng's upcoming tertiary hospital and Taihua Smart Group's development of intelligent monitoring terminals for energy-efficient street lighting further emphasized the district's commitment to harmonizing industrial development with urban vitality.

As Lixia undergoes a rapid transformation into a model of innovation, collaboration across various sectors is expected to fuel Jinan's rise as a leading force in tomorrow's economy.