全市商务经济运行分析会举行

Core Insights - The overall business and open economy in Changsha has shown a stable and progressive trend despite challenges, with key indicators reflecting positive growth [1] Economic Performance - From January to July, the total retail sales in Changsha reached 326.914 billion, a year-on-year increase of 5.9%, surpassing the national average by 1.1 percentage points [1] - The number of newly added large-scale retail and catering enterprises was 325, marking a growth of 28.5% [1] - The total import and export value was 162.73 billion, an increase of 1.5% year-on-year, accounting for 52.9% of the province's total, with non-trade growth at 57.5%, representing 54.4% of the provincial total [1] - Actual foreign investment increased by 26.3% [1] - A total of 116 major projects were newly introduced, with a total investment of 102.29 billion [1] Strategic Focus - The city aims to boost consumption and explore domestic demand potential through initiatives like the "Xiangchao" consumption activities and promoting vehicle replacement programs [1] - There is a focus on enhancing foreign trade by supporting enterprises in participating in trade fairs and expanding into emerging markets such as Africa, ASEAN, Japan, and South Korea [1] - Efforts will be made to attract investment by leveraging industry chains, funds, and business-to-business investments, with high-quality projects being signed during events like the Xiangtai Conference and Tourism Development Conference [1] - The city is committed to making a strong push in the third quarter to ensure high-quality development for the year [1]