Zhang Wen's name

In the office of the Party Secretary of Lüzhou City, Zhang Wen sat on the sofa looking at the documents Lin Jianhua handed him. "Comrade Jianhua, based on the documents you submitted, I've discovered some issues. Although Lüzhou is one of the most economically developed cities in the country, it also faces some temporary difficulties and challenges in its rapid development."

"This is mainly reflected in the following aspects: First, the pressure of economic restructuring. Our Luzhou economy has long relied on foreign investment (especially investment from Taiwan and Singapore), mainly in OEM manufacturing (such as electronics and machinery), with low added value in the industrial chain. With rising labor costs and scarce land resources, some low-end manufacturing industries have begun to relocate."

"Insufficient independent innovation capabilities: Despite the concentration of foreign-invested enterprises, local core technology research and development and brand building are relatively weak, facing the challenge of transforming from 'Made in Luzhou' to 'Created in Luzhou'."

Second, after years of rapid development, industrial land in Lüzhou is becoming increasingly scarce, making it more difficult for new projects to be implemented, and highlighting the pressure of environmental protection and land red lines. Problems such as water and air pollution brought about by industrialization are gradually emerging, making the tasks of watershed management and energy conservation and emission reduction in the Crescent Lake basin arduous.

Third, regional competition has intensified, primarily within the Yangtze River Delta region. The establishment of the Shanghai Free Trade Zone has created a certain siphon effect on Lüzhou, causing some high-end industries and talent to relocate to Shanghai. Cities like Jingzhou and Hangzhou are also accelerating their efforts to catch up in technological innovation and finance.

"Furthermore, the rise of low-cost regions, such as the Midwest and Southeast Asian countries, is attracting manufacturing industries to relocate at lower costs, challenging Luzhou's traditional advantages."

IV. Social Development and People's Livelihood Issues. This issue is mainly reflected in the contradictions in the population structure, the large influx of migrants, the increasing pressure on public services (education, medical care, housing), and the urgent need to promote the reform of the household registration system and social integration.

"Furthermore, I predict that housing prices will rise rapidly this year, with Luzhou's housing prices entering an upward trend. In some areas, the phenomenon of 'separation of industry and city' has emerged, and the cost of living for young people has increased."

Fifth, "Our Luzhou lacks a large number of high-end talents. Although we have universities such as Luzhou University, top talents still tend to flow to Shanghai and Beijing. Local high-tech enterprises are facing the problem of 'difficulty in recruiting talents'."

"Furthermore, the service industry in our Luzhou is lagging behind. Compared with the scale of the manufacturing industry, the proportion of modern service industries (finance, creative design, etc.) is relatively low."

"Comrade Jianhua, Comrade Li Hui, I deduced the predicament your Luzhou is facing based on data reports from the past two years and the establishment of a free trade zone in Shanghai last month."

"Governor Zhang, the problems you've identified are all objectively real. Other issues are easier to address. We developed by relying on Shanghai, but now that Shanghai has established a free trade zone, it has caught us off guard. So recently we've been trying to find ways to solve the current problem of insufficient high-end talent."

"Comrade Jianhua, Comrade Li Hui, let's think of a solution together. Let's broaden our perspective and not just focus on Luzhou City. Just like when I brought in those companies last time, we were just taking small steps without any real results."

The group discussed the issue in the office for two hours, and in the end, Zhang Wen suggested putting the issue in the group chat. And you know what? With everyone contributing their own ideas, some suggestions actually came up. The Thirteen Protectors are quite united when facing outsiders.

"Comrade Jianhua, Comrade Li Hui, after discussion among cadres across the province, we believe that the only way to get out of our current predicament is through the following methods."

"First, Luzhou City should promote industrial upgrading. We can focus on emerging industries such as biomedicine, nanotechnology, and artificial intelligence, and build innovation platforms such as Suzhou Industrial Park and High-tech Zone."

Second, "We leaders need to be a little thick-skinned, take the initiative to connect with Shanghai, promote the integration of Shanghai and Luzhou, and develop supporting functions such as the high-speed rail new city and financial back-office services."

Third, we must increase environmental protection investment in areas such as Crescent Lake, shut down highly polluting enterprises, and promote green manufacturing.

Fourth, we must launch talent attraction programs such as the "Luzhou Elite Talent Plan" and improve supporting services such as talent apartments and children's education.

After listening to Zhang Wen finish speaking, Lin Jianhua and Li Hui looked at the printed document with excitement. If these policies were followed, although there would be some short-term pain, the economy could continue to take off in the future.

"Comrade Jianhua, Comrade Li Hui, I hope that by this time next year, Luzhou will have transformed from the well-known 'world factory' into an 'innovation hub'."