苏州市十七届人大常委会举行第二十三次会议第一次全体会议

Economic Performance - The GDP of Suzhou reached 1.3002 trillion yuan in the first half of the year, showing a year-on-year growth of 5.7% at constant prices [1] - The total import and export volume of the city was 1.29588 trillion yuan, also reflecting a year-on-year increase of 5.7% [1] - Cross-border e-commerce imports and exports amounted to 23.38 billion yuan, marking a significant year-on-year growth of 185.3% [1] - The high-tech industry in Suzhou achieved an output value of 1.32 trillion yuan [1] - The number of listed companies in the city reached 273 [1] - The city added 212,000 new urban jobs [1] Social Services - Suzhou has developed a "Suzhou-style elderly care" service system, focusing on the needs of the elderly [2] - There are currently 2,188 community day care centers and 100 comprehensive elderly service centers in the city [2] - Over 60,000 households have undergone home modifications to accommodate elderly residents since the start of the 14th Five-Year Plan [2] - The city has established 101 embedded community childcare points to enhance affordable and quality childcare services [2] Governance and Financial Reports - The meeting included reports on the 2024 budget execution and other financial audits [2] - Reports were also presented regarding the city's financial work and the efforts to combat corruption and misconduct [2] - Draft regulations concerning taxi management and mental health promotion for students were discussed [2]