The establishment of national economic and technological development zones is a significant measure in China's efforts to advance reform and opening up. In a certain year, to better utilize foreign investment, introduce advanced technologies, and integrate into the international market, China drew on the successful experiences of special economic zones and set up the first batch of national economic and technological development zones in coastal cities such as Dalian, Ningbo, and Qingdao. These zones optimized institutional settings, simplified approval procedures, and strengthened policy support to encourage foreign investors to invest in China and promote the rapid aggregation of innovative elements. Over the years, from east to west, from point to area, and from the initial one to the current 219, these national economic and technological development zones have transformed from salt marshes and barren hills into global hubs, continuously building new heights for reform and opening up.

Since the new era, under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, the work of national economic and technological development zones has continuously opened up new prospects, delivering impressive "report cards." In a year, national economic and technological development zones achieved a regional GDP of 11.6 trillion yuan, a fiscal revenue of 1.7 trillion yuan, and a tax revenue of 1.6 trillion yuan, contributing 12% of the national GDP and fiscal revenue on just 0.3% of the country's land area. They have attracted over 1.7 million foreign-invested enterprises, with more than 500 Fortune Global 500 companies setting up headquarters or R&D centers. Their import and export volume and actual utilization of foreign capital account for nearly 20% of the national total, playing a significant role in stabilizing the fundamentals of foreign trade and investment. Currently, national economic and technological development zones host over 1,500 national-level incubators and maker spaces, more than 27,000 provincial-level and above R&D institutions, and over 15,000 high-tech enterprises. Over the years, the development quality of national economic and technological development zones has steadily improved, their role in driving openness has become increasingly evident, their technological innovation capabilities have continuously strengthened, their green and low-carbon transformation has achieved remarkable results, and their efforts in promoting regional coordinated development have been solidly advanced, further highlighting their role as growth poles in economic and social development.