Qufu advances green growth initiative

Qufu, Jining, East China's Shandong province, is leading the charge in the new technological revolution and industrial transformation with technological innovation and industrial intelligence.

The city is rapidly advancing in green and smart development, especially in the new energy vehicle sector, where a 10-billion-dollar industrial cluster is swiftly emerging.

The German Continental Qufu Automotive Electronics Industry Base. [Photo/Jining Daily]

Lubo Automobile Electronics (Qufu) Co Ltd's new intelligent factory is a testament to this progress. The expansive, bright factory, spanning approximately 30,000 square meters, is equipped with state-of-the-art robots and over 50 production lines. The facility is set to meet burgeoning demand in both domestic and global markets through automated production technologies such as collaborative robots, 3D printing, and AI camera systems for automatic quality judgment.

Qufu has a clear vision for developing high-quality productivity, focusing on parkization, agglomeration, and high-end development. The city is gathering and developing emerging industries like new-generation information technology, automotive parts, and biopharmaceuticals. This strategy aims to create a high-end manufacturing cluster, accelerating the shift from "Qufu manufacturing" to "Qufu creation" and "Qufu intelligent manufacturing."

The city's approach to new quality productivity also includes a scientific layout for developing a green, low-carbon circular economic system. Qufu is strengthening green manufacturing, expanding the green energy industry, developing a high-end automobile industry cluster and green, low-carbon industries and supply chains, integrating cultural tourism with industrial development, and promoting green services.

The Liaohe River in Qufu, where ancient Chinese architecture creates a serene atmosphere. [Photo/Jining Daily]

Additionally, the vibrant night economy in Qufu is extending its hours and offering a rich diversity of consumption experiences. This is a strategic move to cultivate new quality productivity within the cultural and tourism sectors, further enhancing the city's economic vitality and sustainable growth.