发展向“新” 广西侨乡玉林上半年GDP同比增长6.1%

Economic Performance - Yulin City's GDP grew by 6.1% year-on-year in the first half of the year, with foreign trade imports and exports increasing by 163.7% [1][2] - The total industrial output value above designated size increased by 17.3%, and the industrial added value rose by 13.9% [2] Development Initiatives - Yulin City has launched three major initiatives focusing on industrial development, project promotion, and investment attraction to build a modern industrial system [2] - The city has introduced 679 projects from returning overseas Chinese entrepreneurs, with 539 projects under construction and 311 completed, creating employment for 84,000 local workers [2] Infrastructure and Connectivity - Yulin is enhancing its connectivity by developing a maritime economy and has been approved for the opening of its port terminal [3] - The city is undertaking significant infrastructure projects, including airport construction, port development, and high-speed rail connections [3] Open Cooperation - Yulin is expanding its cooperative network, establishing eight trade liaison centers in ASEAN countries, and accelerating the construction of logistics and trade platforms [5] - The establishment of the China (Guangxi) Free Trade Pilot Zone Yulin Collaborative Development Area has been approved, facilitating the export of local products [5]