To contribute to the city’s industrial prospect in ten years and enable smooth implementation of various industrial policies for minimizing the urban–rural development gap, the New Taipei City Government identified six major industrial districts  as developmental bases for promoting smart industries, namely smart manufacturing and smart transportation in Bali, Linkou, and Tamsui, smart electric vehicles and high-value medical materials in Xindian and Zhonghe, the information and communication industry and biotechnology industry in Xizhi and Reifang, and through developing Fintech in Xinzhuang and digital technology in Banqiao to drive transformation of traditional industries inWutai, Sanlu, and Tucheng. These programs are expected to usher in a prosperous decade of development, attract businesses to invest in New Taipei City, promote sustainable urban development, and minimize the gap between urban and rural development.

Competent Authority：The Economic Development Department