Jinan, known as the City of Springs, is part of a major megalopolis and an important sub-provincial city. It is also the political, economic, cultural, and financial center of Shandong province.

The city has 10 urban districts – Lixia, Shizhong, Huaiyin, Tianqiao, Licheng, Changqing, Zhangqiu, Jiyang, Laiwu, and Gangcheng, as well as two counties – Pingyin and Shanghe, which have seen robust development in recent years. This special focuses on the featured industries of the 12 districts and counties in Jinan.