How is the development of Taizhou, Zhejiang?
In recent years, Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, has become one of the important engines of economic development in the Yangtze River Delta region with its unique geographical advantages and industrial layout. This article will conduct a structured analysis of Taizhou's development status from four aspects: economic data, industrial characteristics, urban construction and future planning.
1. Economic data performance

Taizhou's economic data in the first half of 2023 is impressive, with many indicators ranking among the top in Zhejiang Province:
| indicator | numerical value | year-on-year growth |
|---|---|---|
| GDP total | 296.5 billion yuan | 6.8% |
| Industrial added value above designated size | 102.3 billion yuan | 7.2% |
| fixed asset investment | 145.6 billion yuan | 9.1% |
| Total foreign trade exports | 98.7 billion yuan | 5.6% |
2. Outstanding industrial characteristics
Taizhou has formed a modern industrial system of "three leading industries + four emerging industries":
1.Automobile manufacturing industry cluster: Geely Automobile’s Taizhou base has an annual output of over 500,000 vehicles, driving the development of more than 500 supporting companies.
2.Medical and health industry: It owns leading enterprises such as Hisun Pharmaceutical and Huahai Pharmaceutical, and its API exports account for 1/4 of the country's share.
3.Smart toilet industry: The annual output of smart toilets exceeds 10 million units, and the national market share exceeds 60%.
Among emerging industries, drones, new energy, integrated circuits, etc. are developing rapidly, with an average growth rate of more than 20% in the past three years.
3. Acceleration of urban construction
Taizhou has continued to promote urban energy level improvement in recent years:
| field | Key projects | Investment scale |
|---|---|---|
| transportation | Municipal Railway Line S1 | 22.8 billion yuan |
| education | Taizhou University New Campus | 3.5 billion yuan |
| Business | Central Business District Phase 2 | 12 billion yuan |
At the same time, Taizhou Bay New Area was approved as a provincial new area with a planned area of 138 square kilometers and will become a new growth pole for future development.
4. Future Development Plan
According to the "Taizhou City 14th Five-Year Plan Outline", future key development directions include:
1.Build a global advanced manufacturing base: By 2025, the total industrial output value above designated size will exceed 1.5 trillion yuan.
2.Create a hub city in the southern wing of the Yangtze River Delta: Promote major projects such as the Ningbo-Taiwan-Wenzhou High-speed Railway and the Phase II of the Hangzhou-Taiwan High-speed Railway.
3.Build a modern marine economic system: Develop port-side industries, marine tourism and other characteristic economies.
4.Digital economic development: The goal is to have the added value of the core industries of the digital economy account for 15% of GDP by 2025.
Summary
With its solid industrial foundation, active private economy and superior geographical location, Taizhou is transforming from a "big manufacturing city" to a "strong city built with intelligence". With the in-depth implementation of the Yangtze River Delta integration strategy, Taizhou's status in the regional development pattern will be further enhanced, with huge potential for future development.
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