活力湖北走出昂扬向上的发展曲线

Economic Growth and Development - Hubei's economic total has surpassed 6 trillion yuan, achieving an average annual growth rate of 7.1% since the 14th Five-Year Plan, with three years of leading growth in the central region [1] - The economic share of Hubei in the central region increased from 19.5% at the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan to 20.9% in 2024, indicating a strong economic performance [1] Technological Innovation - Hubei has made significant advancements in technology, producing the world's first high-precision Beidou chip and other cutting-edge technologies in the first half of the year [3] - The establishment of a nationally influential technology innovation center in Wuhan has improved its global ranking in technology clusters from 29th to 13th [4] - The province has 45 national key laboratories and 164 national innovation platforms, with a technology achievement conversion rate of 66.5% [4] Employment and Entrepreneurship - Hubei has focused on high-quality employment, with over 900,000 new jobs created annually for four consecutive years, and over 400,000 jobs for college graduates in the last three years [5] - The province has implemented various policies to stabilize employment, including support for industries with strong employment capabilities [5][6] - Hubei promotes entrepreneurship through a comprehensive policy package and a three-tiered entrepreneurial platform [6][7] Consumer Market and Tourism - Consumption has become a new engine for Hubei's economic growth, with significant sales in the automotive and home appliance sectors, generating over 160 billion yuan in consumption [8] - Hubei's tourism sector is thriving, with 8.73 billion visitors expected in 2024, a 13.23% increase year-on-year, and tourism revenue projected at 901.16 billion yuan, an 18.8% increase [9] - The province is actively developing a robust cultural and tourism industry, with 1,124 planned and ongoing projects totaling nearly 500 billion yuan in investment [9]