Following a directive from President Xi Jinping on March 5 during the 14th National People’s Congress Jiangsu delegation review, representatives across five levels of the Jiangsu people’s congress are implementing strategies to strengthen regional economic resilience.
The initiative focuses on stabilizing the industrial base and ensuring that the province’s economic growth is supported by autonomous technology and diversified market access.
Strengthening Industrial Cores and Autonomous Technology
A primary pillar of this strategy is the mastery of core technologies to ensure supply chain autonomy. Zhou Xinjie, Chairman of Kyushu Interstellar Technology Co., Ltd., has led the development of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber since 2012, establishing the company as the world’s largest supplier with an annual output of 30,000 tons.
In March, a subsidiary of Kyushu Interstellar developed a 4.5kg/㎡ soft bulletproof chip that achieved top-tier industry performance in professional testing. Zhou emphasizes that economic resilience is rooted in the “autonomous control of the industrial chain and the firm grasp of core technologies.”
Similarly, Qian Rong, Chairman of Wuxi Shuanghuan Electric Co., Ltd., advocates for a commitment to the “real economy” over virtual speculation. His firm has increased investment in new energy and smart electrical fields, focusing on technical innovation for high- and low-voltage complete electrical equipment.
Diversifying Markets and Rural Integration
To mitigate the risks of relying on single markets, Jiangsu enterprises are expanding their reach across both domestic and international cycles. Qian Rong notes that his company is optimizing overseas layouts while simultaneously expanding domestic sales in new energy and new infrastructure.
Shen Chuanding, General Manager of Yangzhou Feifan Trade Co., Ltd., has transitioned from traditional garment processing to cross-border e-commerce and offline new retail. By establishing overseas branches and cloud warehouse outlet stores, he has created a “buffer” against market volatility.
Shen is also applying digital capabilities to rural development as the first director of the Ailing Village committee in Shaobo Town. Through “agricultural assistance live-streaming” and e-commerce training, he aims to create endogenous growth in rural areas to resist market fluctuations.
Building Security Barriers and Digital Foundations
Risk prevention is being integrated into the operational core of the region’s manufacturing sector. Xu Weijuan, Chairman of Suzhou Collaborative Innovation Intelligent Manufacturing Technology Co., Ltd., has implemented a fully autonomous digital foundation, utilizing Beidou navigation and domestic server architectures.
Her company developed an intelligent manufacturing supply chain collaboration platform that serves 6,200 enterprises. This system has improved supply chain response efficiency by over 25% and achieved an emergency replacement success rate of 80% for critical materials.
To protect overseas interests, Kyushu Interstellar Technology partnered with the Nantong Intellectual Property Protection Center in March to launch a patent infringement risk analysis service. Shen Chuanding has further called for the creation of big data platforms and rapid intellectual property rights protection centers to safeguard companies expanding globally.
Local Government Implementation
At the county level, efforts are focused on “stabilizing industry and strengthening the real economy.” Liu Fenfen, Director of the Binhai County Bureau of Industry and Information Technology, is targeting six emerging industrial chains, including power batteries, high-end new materials, and zero-carbon industries.
In the first quarter of 2026, Binhai County signed 43 new projects valued at over 100 million yuan, with 23 of those starting construction. Liu attributes this success to leveraging unique coastal advantages, such as green power and cold energy, rather than blindly following industry trends.
Looking ahead, these leaders may continue to push for higher levels of industrial synergy and the development of “new quality productive forces” to further insulate the regional economy from external shocks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the goal of the “intelligence, transformation, and networking” strategy mentioned by Xu Weijuan?
The goal is to provide a digital foundation for the manufacturing industry’s upgrade, focusing on enhancing the risk-resistance capabilities of manufacturing enterprises through full-chain digital transformation services.
How is Binhai County specifically enhancing its economic resilience?
Binhai County is focusing on six emerging industrial chains—including marine big data, AI, and zero-carbon industries—while upgrading traditional sectors like fluid valves and electronic information, utilizing its specific coastal advantages.
What measures are being taken to protect Jiangsu companies expanding into global markets?
Companies are initiating patent infringement risk analysis services and calling for the establishment of intellectual property rapid response centers and big data platforms to create a compliance “safety net.”
How can the balance between global expansion and domestic autonomous control best be maintained in a volatile market?
