2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-08-19 15:27Economic Overview - As of August 18, 2025, nine districts in Shenzhen have reported their economic performance for the first half of the year, with Nanshan, Futian, Longgang, and Baoan each surpassing 250 billion yuan in GDP, collectively accounting for over 72.6% of the city's GDP [1][3] - Nanshan district, recognized as the "first district" in Guangdong's economy, approached 500 billion yuan in GDP, maintaining a significant lead over other districts [1][4] - The overall GDP of Shenzhen reached 18,322.26 billion yuan, with an average growth rate of 5.1% [3][6] District Performance - Nanshan's GDP for the first half of 2025 was 4980.06 billion yuan, with a growth rate of 4.8%, contributing over 30% to the city's tertiary industry value [4][6] - Futian district reported a GDP of 2953.15 billion yuan, with a notable growth rate of 7.9%, driven primarily by the financial sector, which saw a 16% increase in value added [7][6] - Longgang and Baoan districts had GDPs of 2809.67 billion yuan and 2560.22 billion yuan, respectively, with growth rates of 1.8% and 4.7% [7][6] Emerging Districts - The relatively new districts of Pingshan, Guangming, Dapeng, and Shenshan have shown impressive growth despite lower total GDP figures. Guangming's cross-border e-commerce exports surged by 834.16%, leading the city [2][12] - Dapeng district achieved a GDP growth of 8.7%, the highest among the reported districts, supported by its tourism sector [12][13] Industrial Development - Nanshan district's industrial sector is characterized by high-value "urban industry," attracting major companies like Siemens, which is establishing a high-end medical equipment manufacturing base [5][4] - The second and third industries in Baoan district are also evolving, with modern service industries accounting for 67.1% of its service sector [8][6] International Trade and Export - Pingshan district is focusing on expanding its international trade, particularly in the automotive and biopharmaceutical sectors, with significant growth in exports [11][10] - BYD's "Shenzhen No. 1" roll-on/roll-off ship recently exported over 6,800 electric vehicles, marking a significant milestone for local production [10][9] Investment and Projects - Dapeng district has attracted 46 new projects with an intended investment of 5.67 billion yuan, indicating a robust interest from external enterprises [13][12] - Guangming district is advancing its first cross-border e-commerce industrial park, aiming to enhance its global market reach [12][2]