The Ministry of Commerce recently announced the results of the 2024 National Economic and Technological Development Zone Evaluation. Among 229 zones, Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP) claimed the top spot for the ninth consecutive year.
Key Highlights:
• 1st in Comprehensive Ranking
• 1st in Total Import and Export Volume
• 4th in Actual Utilized Foreign Investment
2024: A Milestone Year
Marking its 30th anniversary, SIP has maintained strong momentum in high-quality development. Over the past year, the region focused on major initiatives, driving projects, strengthening industries, and sustaining growth. Key achievements include:
• Stable and positive economic performance, with accelerating innovation.
• Enhanced openness, vibrancy, and liveability.
• Comprehensive strengthening of Party-building efforts.
New Milestones
Three key agreements were signed in 2024, boosting SIP’s future development:
1. China-Singapore Vision for High-Quality Development Cooperation
2. Measures Supporting Open and Innovative Experiments in SIP
3. MOU on Digital Trade Cooperation
Looking Ahead
SIP is poised to lead as:
• A high-quality development demonstration zone
• A pioneering hub for high-level openness
• A centre for technological innovation
• A model of high-efficiency governance
With these ambitions, SIP is accelerating its transformation into a world-class, open, and innovative high-tech park, contributing to both regional and global growth.