Shanghai has officially released its new industrial development plan for the 15th Five-Year Plan period, outlining a strategic push to modernize its manufacturing base. The plan, published on August 24, introduces an upgraded "2+3+6+6" industrial framework, with advanced manufacturing at its core.
A key highlight of the initiative is the creation of three new trillion-yuan industrial clusters in integrated circuits, biopharmaceuticals, and artificial intelligence. This move is designed to accelerate Shanghai's transition toward a high-tech, innovation-driven economy.
The announcement was accompanied by an illustrative image showing a "robot trainer" in Shanghai instructing a robot on household chores, underscoring the city's focus on AI and robotics as pivotal components of its future industrial landscape.