中西部非省会第一城，GDP总量负增长了

Economic Performance - Yulin's GDP for the first half of the year reached 348.57 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 5.4% [1] - The primary industry added value was 5.53 billion yuan, growing by 2.4%; the secondary industry added value was 253.52 billion yuan, increasing by 7.0%; the tertiary industry added value was 89.52 billion yuan, also growing by 2.4% [1] - In comparison, Yulin's economic total experienced negative growth in the same period last year [1] Coal Industry Dependency - Yulin's economic trajectory is closely tied to coal market conditions, with a notable GDP decline in 2020 and a significant nominal growth of 33% in 2021 due to rising coal prices [2] - The coal market is currently under pressure, with coal prices hitting a five-year low and significant declines in prices for coking coal and coke [2] - Similar to Yulin, other coal-dependent cities like Ordos and Shanxi have also reported negative GDP growth in the first half of the year [2] Structural Adjustments - Yulin is actively pursuing industrial restructuring, focusing on emerging industries such as hydrogen energy, modern coal chemical industry, and new energy equipment, although traditional industries still dominate [2] - The local government acknowledges the challenges of transitioning to a low-carbon economy while facing price volatility in energy and commodities [3][4] Challenges Ahead - The primary challenge for Yulin is to break free from traditional path dependence and achieve green low-carbon development, a common issue for resource-based cities [4]