Economic Performance - Hubei Province achieved a GDP of 44,875.62 billion yuan in the first three quarters, with a year-on-year growth of 6.0%, surpassing the national average by 0.8 percentage points [1][2] - Other provinces' GDP growth rates include Beijing at 5.6%, Shanghai at 5.5%, Henan at 5.6%, Hunan at 5.4%, and Jiangxi at 5.4% [1] Growth Drivers - The three main drivers of Hubei's economic growth are retail sales, fixed asset investment, and exports, with respective year-on-year growth rates of 5.2%, 6.5%, and 30.8%, all exceeding national averages [2][3] - Hubei's industrial output value increased by 7.7%, with high-tech manufacturing growing by 13.5%, contributing 26.7% to the overall industrial growth [2][3] Investment and Innovation - Investment in high-tech industries in Hubei grew by 8.3%, outpacing overall investment growth by 1.8 percentage points [3] - Research and development expenses for industrial enterprises increased by 8.9% from January to August, reflecting a 0.9 percentage point acceleration compared to the previous year [3] Strategic Planning - Hubei aims to achieve a total economic output of over 60 trillion yuan by 2024, with a target growth rate of around 6% for the current year [4] - Long-term goals include reaching an economic total of approximately 90 trillion yuan by 2030, positioning Hubei as a key strategic hub in Central China [5]
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Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-10-22 15:41