全市商务经济形势分析会举行

Core Viewpoint - The business economy in Changsha has shown resilience and growth in the first half of the year, with significant improvements in retail sales, import-export values, and foreign investment despite a challenging external environment [1] Group 1: Economic Performance - From January to June, the total retail sales reached 280.77 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 5.6%, with an increase of 3.8 percentage points from the lowest value [1] - The total import and export value was 136.76 billion yuan, an increase of 1.2%, with June alone reaching 27.67 billion yuan, marking a two-year high and a 59.6% increase in non-trade [1] - The actual utilized foreign investment growth led the province, with 95 projects exceeding 200 million yuan introduced [1] Group 2: Strategic Initiatives - The government aims to enhance domestic demand by promoting consumption through various initiatives, including upgrading shopping scenarios and encouraging trade and cultural integration through events like "Xiangchao" and "Xiangma" [1] - To stabilize foreign trade, the focus will be on market expansion and providing precise support to enterprises, particularly in strengthening non-trade [1] - The strategy for attracting foreign investment will emphasize large and strong projects, focusing on key industries and initiatives to encourage local business return and alumni engagement [1] - Safety measures will be prioritized to identify and rectify risks, ensuring the prevention of major accidents [1]