Introduction
Jilin High-tech Park (JLHTP) is
located in Jilin city, Jilin Province, which lies
between the Changbai Mountain Region and Songliao
Plains. With a history of more than 300 years,
Jilin City boasts a few beautiful resorts such as
Songhua Lake and Jilin Meteorite Area. Jilin city
has more than 30 research institutes, a few
colleges and polytechnic schools.
JLHTP gained state-level status in November
1992. The total development area of the Park is
11.2 km2. Situated in the urban area of
Jilin city, the JLHTP is 3 km to the railway
station and 15 km to Jilin Airport.
The high-tech park consists of four
subsidiary zones, namely Jiangnan Zone, Jiangbei.
Fine Chemical Engineering Zone, Jiuzhan
Industrial Zone and Fengman Industrial Zone.
Pillar industries of the park include fine
chemical engineering, new materials, auto parts,
machinery and biopharmaceutical engineering.
Investment
Climate
JLHTP has been the cornerstone of
Jilin city's economy. In 2003, its GDP reached RMB
12.3 billion (USD 1.49 billion), accounting for
20.5% of the total in Jilin city. In particular,
high-tech enterprises are the major contributors
to JLHTP. In 2003, the value-added industrial
output of high-tech enterprises accounted for 85%
of GDP in JLHTP. By end-2002, there were 315
high-tech enterprises registered in JLHTP.
JLHTP's leading position in Jilin city
continues to attract more investors. In 2003,
contracted investments reached RMB 3.23 billion
(USD 390 million) and RMB 2.76 billion (USD 333
million) was utilized. Contracted foreign
investments and utilized foreign investments
reached USD 60.8 million and USD 50 million,
respectively.
