As the unified national market takes shape, Shanxi province is reshaping its investment attraction strategy, pioneering a high-quality approach tailored to its unique circumstances.

Li Shaohua, director of the Shanxi Provincial Investment Promotion Bureau, said that during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30), the province aims to adopt an "ecosystem-based strategy" for investment attraction, shifting the focus from quantitative expansion to qualitative improvement.

The unified national market initiative does not aim to diminish local investment enthusiasm but to reshape development logic, encouraging regions to shift from competing on incentives and subsidies to emphasizing ecosystem and service advantages.

Shanxi's "ecosystem-based strategy" focuses on two main pathways: First, it addresses key business concerns – cost, financing, talent, technology, and market access – by ensuring the supply of essential elements and building a supportive industrial ecosystem that fosters business growth.

Second, focusing on the development layout of key industrial chains, Shanxi aims to monitor and enhance these chains by identifying and addressing gaps. This approach guides cities across the province to align with provincial priorities, accelerating investment attraction and promoting the upgrading of existing industries.

Through these efforts, Shanxi seeks to create a favorable ecosystem for sustainable investment, fostering long-term economic growth and innovation.