活力中国调研行｜持续上“新”，各地多维发力点燃消费“引擎”

Group 1: Economic Growth and Consumer Demand - The core focus of this year's economic work is to boost consumption, expand domestic demand, and improve people's livelihoods [1][23] - In the first half of this year, Sichuan's retail sales of consumer goods increased by 5.6%, surpassing the national average by 0.6 percentage points [3][10] - Hubei's GDP grew by 6.2% in the first half of the year, ranking third in the country, with major economic indicators performing better than the national average [10][15] Group 2: Regional Initiatives and Strategies - Sichuan is implementing various policies to stimulate consumption, including the introduction of 21 measures to stabilize growth and hosting events like the China (Sichuan) International Panda Consumption Festival [3][5] - Hubei is focusing on building a modern logistics system to enhance consumption, with significant developments in transportation infrastructure such as the Huahu International Airport and the Wuhan Yangluo Port [13][15] - Fujian is prioritizing the expansion of domestic demand as a key driver for economic growth, achieving a GDP growth of 5.7% in the first half of the year, the highest since 2022 [17][19] Group 3: Tourism and Cultural Integration - Sichuan's tourism sector saw an 8.4% increase in ticket revenue and a 23.3% rise in overall tourism income from January to July [5][6] - Fujian is enhancing its tourism offerings, with a 12.5% increase in total visitors and a 15.7% rise in tourism spending in the first half of the year [21][23] - The integration of culture and tourism is emphasized across all three regions, with initiatives aimed at creating immersive experiences and enhancing consumer engagement [6][21] Group 4: Employment and Income Generation - Hubei is focusing on creating jobs and increasing income to form a virtuous cycle of employment, income, consumption, and domestic demand [15][11] - The province has implemented five major actions to tap into consumption potential and promote supply upgrades [15][10] - Fujian is also working on improving the living standards of its citizens through various reforms in employment, education, and social welfare [23][19]