Released at the Pujiang Innovation Forum (Sept. 11–14, 2026), the Shanghai
(Yangtze River Delta) International Sci‑Tech Innovation Center index (2016=100)
scored 228.27 for 2024, a 10.87% average annual gain since 2016. The reading
reflects sustained growth in the comprehensive innovation capacity of the
Yangtze River Delta (three provinces and Shanghai municipality) and deeper
high‑quality integration. Shanghai, covering about 4% of China’s land area,
accounts for roughly 30% of national innovation output.