BOE(SZ:000725) Si Chuan Ri Bao·2025-07-31 07:01Economic Growth - Chengdu's GDP growth rate for the first half of 2023 was 5.8%, outperforming the provincial average and maintaining its position among the top cities in China [6][7][9] - The city's GDP total is significantly higher than the second-largest city in the province, Mianyang, by nearly 1 trillion yuan [7][9] Consumption and Retail - Chengdu achieved a social retail sales total of 1 trillion yuan in 2023, making it the sixth city in China to reach this milestone, ranking fifth among the seven trillion-level consumption cities [11][12] - The city's retail sales growth rate for the first half of 2023 was 6.1%, the highest among the major consumption cities [11][12] Industrial Performance - Chengdu's industrial output value increased by 7.8% in the first half of 2023, ranking first among the top ten cities in China [14][15] - The city has seen significant growth in the new energy vehicle sector, with production increasing by 352.2% in the first half of 2023 [15][16] Future Investments - Chengdu announced a future industry fund exceeding 100 billion yuan, focusing on high-tech sectors such as humanoid robots and flying cars [17][18] - The city is also investing in the development of eight new county-level cities to support urbanization and economic growth [18][19]