On January 7, delegates at the Fourth Session of the 15th CPPCC Yangpu District Committee held group discussions on the government work report, offering suggestions and speaking candidly.

The delegates agreed that the report provided an objective summary of the past year's achievements and detailed plans for the upcoming year, with a clear direction, well-defined goals, and focused priorities. 2025 is a pivotal year for fully implementing the spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, marking the end of the "14th Five-Year Plan" and the beginning of the "15th Five-Year Plan". It is crucial to open up a new path, discuss development, and achieve new milestones. The vision for building a people's city should encompass revitalizing industries, boosting momentum, driving reforms, fostering innovation, improving quality, enriching connotations, improving livelihoods, enhancing well-being, rectifying work styles, and strengthening capabilities. Together with the citizens of Yangpu, Yangpu aims to build a harmonious and beautiful city.

Striving for Innovation, Igniting the "Primary Engine" of Urban Development

"Universities + big companies", "technological innovation + digital economy"...Innovation is emerging as a prominent "label" for the economic development of Yangpu. Yangpu has pioneered the implementation of the "chain leader system" for key industrial chains in the city, with the secretary of the district committee and district head acting as the "chief chain leader". By focusing on 12 sub-industrial chains, including e-commerce, online entertainment, healthcare, and fintech, Yangpu is accelerating the aggregation of outstanding enterprises and fostering synergy among industries, industrial chains, and industrial clusters.

The report states, "Optimize and adjust sub-industrial chains, and shift key industrial chains from establishing mechanisms and laying foundations to optimizing layouts and increasing contributions." This statement caught the attention of Liu Xinyu, a member of the Standing Committee of the CPPCC Yangpu District Committee. "The healthcare industrial chain, being a key area of public interest, should be integrated into local economic development. It is hoped that in the upcoming year, not only core economic departments but also departments like the Yangpu Health Commission, which are responsible for livelihood security, can participate more actively in the planning and advancement of industries. This will facilitate coordinated and synergistic development between public undertakings and industries."

"Our district should serve as a 'waiter' and a 'warm home' for enterprises," said Ni Yangchen, a member of the CPPCC Yangpu District Committee. We have attracted a number of leading internet companies, such as Douyin, Meituan, and Bilibili. We must seize opportunities and provide excellent services, expedite the launch of the 8.0 version of the business environment reform plan, enhance the integrated efforts in investment attraction and services, improve the quality and efficiency of services for key enterprises, offer a development environment with the lowest comprehensive costs for various innovators, and continuously enrich the connotation of the "warmest district" brand in the business environment.

"Our district stands out as one of the most densely populated areas with universities and research institutes not only in the city but also nationwide. There is potential to enhance the 'tri-zone linkage and tri-town integration' by intensifying the linkage with neighboring educational resources. Particular emphasis should be placed on advancing the pilot projects for the renewal of international innovation and humanities communities surrounding prestigious universities like Fudan University, Tongji University, and the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology," said Zhang Tinghe, a member of the CPPCC Yangpu District Committee. He suggested leveraging the agglomeration effect of universities' strong disciplines, national laboratories, and technological innovation bases, and partnering with university science parks to create a university science park innovation base. This will expand the use of the premises and areas of science parks, and establish a higher-level system of open innovation cooperation.

Over the past year, Yangpu has worked ceaselessly to implement and advance the people's city concept. It has made steady progress in economic and social development, primarily evident in the resilient growth of key indicators, the prosperity of the digital economy, and the accelerated enhancement of public services.

The term "resilient" in the report deeply resonated with Zhong Limin, a member of the Standing Committee of the CPPCC Yangpu District Committee. She saw the building of a resilient and safe city as a significant and ongoing challenge. "Building a resilient and safe city represents the 'last mile' of urban development. In the future, we need to enhance our efficiency in integrating resources and our awareness of risk prevention, and further intensify and improve the efforts in building a resilient and safe city."

"Young" and "diverse" are the immediate impressions many members of the CPC Yangpu District Committee have of Yangpu in recent years. He Tianling, a member of the Standing Committee of the CPPCC Yangpu District Committee, candidly noted that Yangpu has now become a young district. She believed that Yangpu is currently experiencing a demographic shift from an older to a younger population. The CPC Yangpu District Committee and the Yangpu District People's Government have been continuously innovating and introducing various service policies and living security measures to meet the needs of the younger generation. Moving forward, Yangpu should listen more to their voices and better integrate resources for them, developing into a beloved land for young people and a hub for innovation.

Refining the business environment is the "golden key" to arousing market vitality. Liu Yibin, a member of the CPPCC Yangpu District Committee working on enterprise management, totally agreed with this. "Creating the warmest business environment for enterprises is what our district needs to do and must do." To her, the so-called "warmest" refers to rules and regulations, where responsibilities must be well-defined. When enterprises operate under these guidelines, the overall business environment will become more supportive and increasingly purified. This is what all entrepreneurs hope to see.

Addressing the People's Biggest Concerns with Dedication

Livelihood is the foundation of people's happiness and the basis of social harmony. Enhancing people's well-being is the ultimate goal of development. Yangpu has consistently focused on addressing "key minor issues" and "matters concerning the people's well-being" and transforming the "new practices of a people's city" into tangible and accessible benefits for the public, to better fulfill their aspirations for a better life.

"Yangpu's 'Yang' symbolizes youthful energy. The cultural vitality of Yangpu continues to rejuvenate as it evolves," said Jin Zuren, a member of the Standing Committee of the CPPCC Yangpu District Committee. Yangpu is developing a cultural performance axis centered on "Theatre YOUNG", with an equal focus on "hardware" and "software". For hardware, Yangpu is advancing projects such as the construction of the Yangtze River Estuary No. 2 Ancient Ship Museum, the renovation of the Shanghai Yangpu Riverside CAA Art Port, and the establishment of the Liu Xiaoqing Art Gallery. For software, Yangpu is incorporating digital technology and trendy IPs to enrich the content of brand activities, organize international exchange events, and enhance public service experiences, making public cultural services easily accessible and allowing the new trends of young life to "spread" throughout Yangpu.

From "city parks" to "park cities": In 2025, Yangpu will witness the establishment and growth of numerous greenways, vertical greening projects, and pocket parks. Additionally, it will see the construction of premium roads, scenic lighting, and back alleys, each contributing to the district's charm. Lu Yu, a full-time member of the Standing Committee of the CPPCC Yangpu District Committee, emphasized the importance of systematic guidance in encouraging more parks to remove walls to expose and share their green spaces. The district aims to embody the ideals of "navigable waters, leisurely green spaces, walkable streets, and readable architecture", driving green and low-carbon urban transformation, and making greenery a highlight of the "15-minute community life circle".

"The welfare of the elderly and the young has always been a critical livelihood issue that resonates deeply with the public. Ji Zhancai, a member of the CPPCC Yangpu District Committee, noted that Yangpu has the highest proportion of residents aged 60 and above among all central urban districts. Looking ahead, Yangpu will further enhance the home-based community elderly care service system, increase the provision of integrated community elderly care facilities, and explore new digital service scenarios for elderly care. "We aim to further develop a harmonious 'happy elderly care' service system that coordinates home, community, and institutional care with medical and health services, fulfilling the elderly's desire for familiar, accessible care options, whether at home or in care facilities.

In the realm of education, Xu Wen, a member of the Standing Committee of the CPPCC Yangpu District Committee, highlighted Yangpu's commitment to advancing the high-quality development of science education in primary and secondary schools. The establishment of a youth AI academy offers students more opportunities and platforms for growth. She proposed the development of an innovative talent cultivation system, leveraging Yangpu's abundant educational and technological innovation resources. Strengthening industry-academia-research cooperation and engaging more enterprises in science education will provide students with practical experience and foster innovative 'give-back' from future talents to enterprises.

The report emphasized the transition from a treatment-centric to a health-centric approach. Kuang Xingya, a member of the CPPCC Yangpu District Committee and a healthcare professional, fully endorsed this shift, stressing that prevention should be the cornerstone of medical and health services. Yangpu will further expand the role of community sports health instructors and focus on creating a sports health intervention system. This will encourage scientific exercise among the public, enhancing physical fitness and reducing sports injuries, thereby allowing everyone to enjoy a healthier and better life.

The government work report highlights the implementation of a special action for "myopia prevention and control" among students in the coming year. This is extremely necessary. As technology and lifestyles evolve, the myopia rate among children and adolescents continues to increase, and the risk of eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal detachment has also risen. Therefore, a special action for myopia prevention and control is particularly crucial, noted Zhao Jie, a member of the Standing Committee of the CPPCC Yangpu District Committee. "Myopia prevention and control" is a long-term and challenging task that involves multiple levels. It requires the collaborative efforts of the government, the medical community, schools, and families. Yangpu needs to vigorously promote scientific prevention and control concepts, strengthen early screening and intervention, enhance the development of ophthalmic medical resources, and promote interdisciplinary cooperation to create a bright future for more children."

Wei Xuefei, a member of the CPPCC Yangpu District Committee, believed that that Yangpu's development has transitioned from a focus on extensive coverage to a more in-depth, detailed approach. This shift is evident in various aspects, especially in the persistent efforts to build distinctive Yangpu brands, which have been instrumental in driving economic growth. "There is a desire to further emphasize the unique identifiers of our district and to create more Yangpu brands. By integrating public and social services into a branded framework, we can progressively develop our unique brand features."

Urban renewal is an important way to enhance the quality of a city and improve the living environment for its residents. In 2024, projects including the renovation of old residential areas, the construction of beautiful homes, and the installation of elevators were steadily progressed in Yangpu. The living environment of residents has been significantly upgraded, with their sense of happiness and satisfaction enhanced continuously. "Over the past two years, I've noticed that elevator installations have accelerated and installation quality has improved. Last year, I saw elevators installed in many neighborhoods around. The residents were very happy, and this is a reflection of Yangpu's achievements in urban renewal," said Wang Yinyi, a member of the CPPCC Yangpu District Committee.

"Emphasize the 'sports+' concept and place greater importance on the sports industry chain," said Cao Hui, a member of the CPPCC Yangpu District Committee. He noted that Yangpu should further develop industries such as "sports + parks", "sports + culture", and "sports + communities", promoting the integrated development of the sports industry with other sectors. This will create a sports industry brand characteristic of Yangpu, providing citizens with more new settings for sports fitness and social interaction, and infusing new vitality into the economic development of Yangpu.