西部唯一沿海省份，亮出“五张牌”

Core Viewpoint - The Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region is emphasizing the development of a maritime economy as a crucial strategy for high-quality growth, recognizing its unique position as the only coastal province in western China and its role in the national strategy for a maritime power [1][2]. Group 1: Economic Development Strategy - The regional leadership is advocating for a comprehensive approach to maritime economic development, integrating land and sea resources, and enhancing the overall planning and execution of maritime economic initiatives [1][2]. - The recent plenary session of the Guangxi Party Committee highlighted the importance of expanding maritime development and optimizing the economic structure to focus on maritime strengths [1][2]. Group 2: Economic Performance and Growth - From 2017 to 2024, Guangxi's marine GDP is projected to grow from 137.7 billion to 258.09 billion, with an average annual growth rate of 9.4%, increasing its share of the regional GDP from 7.7% to 9% [4]. - The contribution of the marine economy to Guangxi's overall economic growth is expected to reach 12.3% by 2024, adding 0.5 percentage points to economic growth [4]. Group 3: Infrastructure and Industry Challenges - Despite the growth, there are significant shortcomings in the development of maritime industries and infrastructure, particularly in emerging sectors like marine pharmaceuticals and equipment manufacturing, which are still in their infancy [4]. - The region's transport infrastructure requires improvement, with issues in multi-modal transport coordination and information sharing among departments, particularly in the "last mile" of rail-water transport [4]. Group 4: Future Directions - Guangxi aims to leverage its advantages in maritime resources by focusing on key areas such as port development, ASEAN cooperation, industrial growth, artificial intelligence, and ecological sustainability to drive high-quality maritime economic development [5].