Changqing district in western Jinan is accelerating the transformation of its traditional industries such as equipment manufacturing and cultivating emerging sectors such as a biological medicine industry to promote its high-quality development.

The added-value of industries above designated size in Changqing district increased by 9 percent year-on-year during the first three quarters of this year.

Shandong Juneng Hydraulic Machinery Company, based in the district, is expanding its industrial chains and developing a computerized numerical control intelligent manufacturing industrial park. After completion in 2025, the park is expected to generate an initial output value of 500 million yuan ($68.78 million) and create 200 jobs.

In addition, the district is developing industrial parks to grow high-end biopharmaceutical and medical device clusters. It is also leveraging its software park and intelligent computing center to focus on emerging industries like micro-dramas and VR films, providing more job opportunities for college graduates.

Changqing is also strengthening infrastructure development to improve urban functions and quality. The supportive business environment is playing an increasingly important role in driving high-quality industrial growth. Commercial and service facilities are expanding rapidly, and the district’s first five-star hotel, Pullman Hotel, is set to open in the area.