Province Spotlights

Jiangsu is one of China’s most economically advanced provinces and a core engine of the country’s industrial and export economy, with major strengths in advanced manufacturing, electronics, chemicals, and high-tech sectors.

• The province had a population of 85.26 million in 2024 and a GDP of £1,500 billion, with GDP per capita of about £17,600, placing it among China’s most prosperous regions.
• Jiangsu is China’s second-largest exporting province, exporting £401.1 billion in 2024 and importing £216.2 billion, underscoring its central role in global supply chains.
• Electronics manufacturing is a flagship industry, producing integrated circuits, laptops, solar cells, and industrial robots, with integrated circuits alone accounting for about 30% of national output.
• The automobile sector is a major growth driver, producing 2.3 million vehicles in 2024, with new energy vehicles making up 55.7% of output, supported by strong battery production in cities such as Changzhou.
• Key cities play specialised economic roles: Suzhou in electronics and semiconductors, Wuxi in Internet of Things and microelectronics, Changzhou in new energy vehicles, and Nanjing as a major high-tech and research hub.
• The province combines industrial strength with cultural significance, featuring historic cities, UNESCO heritage sites, classical gardens, and traditional arts such as Kunqu Opera.

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