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武汉“十四五”收官战:科产融合破局、“三个优势转化”发力
2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-08-20 09:20

Core Viewpoint - Wuhan's economic development has shown significant progress in the first half of 2025, with GDP surpassing 1 trillion yuan for the first time, indicating a robust recovery and structural optimization in its economy [1][4][10]. Economic Performance - Wuhan's GDP reached 1,059.28 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, growing by 5.5% year-on-year, outperforming the national average of 5.3% [4][10]. - The city's industrial and service sectors contributed to this growth, with industrial value-added and service value-added increasing by 5.1% and 6.3%, respectively [4][5]. Industrial Development - High-tech manufacturing in Wuhan saw a value-added growth of 15.7%, accounting for 24.6% of the total industrial value-added, reflecting a shift towards higher value-added industries [5][6]. - Industrial investment in Wuhan grew by 12.1%, maintaining double-digit growth for 18 consecutive months, with significant projects like Hikvision's second phase and the establishment of major industrial parks [6][7]. Consumer Market - The retail sales of consumer goods in Wuhan reached 427.997 billion yuan, growing by 7.3%, driven by new consumption patterns in tourism and e-commerce [7][8]. - The tourism sector showed remarkable growth, with revenues from travel agencies and related services increasing by 36.1% [7]. Foreign Trade - Wuhan's foreign trade totaled 214.27 billion yuan, with exports reaching 146.98 billion yuan, marking a growth of 32.0%, significantly higher than the national average [8][9]. - The city has focused on enhancing its export structure, emphasizing high-value products and expanding into emerging markets along the Belt and Road Initiative [8]. Strategic Goals - Wuhan has achieved key targets set in its "14th Five-Year Plan," including a significant increase in high-tech industries and service sector contributions to GDP [2][10][11]. - The city aims to transform its advantages in science and education into innovation-driven growth, enhancing its role as a national technology innovation center [13][17]. Future Directions - The city plans to continue its focus on integrating technology and industry, promoting sustainable development, and enhancing its position as a logistics hub [16][17]. - Wuhan's leadership emphasizes the importance of collaboration with surrounding cities to strengthen regional development and innovation [18].