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flag China approves first national spatial plan for Yangtze River Delta, boosting innovation, integration, and sustainability.

flag China’s State Council has approved a national-level spatial plan for the Yangtze River Delta region (2023–2035), the first of its kind, aiming to foster sustainable development through innovation, industrial upgrading, and regional integration. flag The plan promotes the G60 Science and Technology Innovation Valley, relocates traditional industries to northern Jiangsu and Anhui, and strengthens coordination among major cities including Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Hefei to form a world-class urban cluster. flag It emphasizes unified innovation policies, cross-regional cooperation in logistics and green development, and potential joint legislation. flag Coastal areas will expand as port and shipping hubs with controlled deep-sea resource development. flag The region’s marine economy hit 3.34 trillion yuan ($472 billion) in 2024, or 11.9% of GDP. flag Strict environmental protections are set for farmland, ecological zones, and water use.

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