东部经济大省，跑出一匹“黑马”

Core Viewpoint - Jiangsu Province's economic performance in the first quarter of 2025 shows significant growth, with 4 cities exceeding a GDP of 250 billion yuan and 8 cities surpassing the provincial growth rate of 5.9% [1][3] Economic Performance Summary - The total GDP of Jiangsu Province for the first quarter of 2025 is 33,088.55 billion yuan, with a growth rate of 5.9% [2] - Suzhou leads with a GDP of 6,095.68 billion yuan, accounting for nearly one-fifth of the provincial total [3] - Nanjing's GDP is 4,718.70 billion yuan, while Wuxi and Nantong exceed 3,000 billion yuan, and Changzhou and Xuzhou surpass 2,000 billion yuan [3] City Growth Rates - Eight cities outperformed the provincial growth rate of 5.9%, including Huai'an (7.0%), Suqian (6.6%), and Yangzhou (6.2%) [3] - Huai'an has shown remarkable growth, with a GDP of 5,413.02 billion yuan in 2024 and a growth rate of 7.1%, leading both Jiangsu and the Yangtze River Delta region [3][4] Huai'an's Development Factors - Huai'an's strategic location in the northern part of the Yangtze River Delta contributes to its economic success, supported by comprehensive transportation networks [4] - The Jiangsu provincial government has emphasized the development of Huai'an as a transportation hub to enhance economic growth [4] Investment and Industrial Growth - Huai'an has successfully attracted significant industrial investments, with a 33.9% year-on-year increase in new industrial projects signed in 2024 [5][6] - The city aims to establish itself as a modern urban center in northern Jiangsu, focusing on high-tech industries such as new-generation electronic information and new energy [6]