江淮观察|安徽最大两个城市，与北上广深一起进行一项试点

Core Viewpoint - The central economic work conference emphasizes "domestic demand as the main driver, building a strong domestic market" as a priority for economic tasks in 2026, with specific deployments such as "deeply implementing special actions to boost consumption" and "releasing the potential of service consumption" [2] Group 1: Pilot Cities and Economic Context - Hefei and Wuhu, as the largest cities in Anhui, have been selected as part of a national pilot program to explore new consumption formats, models, and scenarios, alongside major cities like Beijing and Shanghai [2][5] - The pilot program aims to stimulate consumption through supply-side reforms, creating new demand and gradually establishing a long-term mechanism to promote consumption and activate the market [2][5] Group 2: Implementation Focus - The pilot program will focus on three main areas: 1. Establishing a service system for the "first launch economy" [7] 2. Innovating diversified service consumption scenarios [7] 3. Supporting cross-industry collaborations with well-known IPs [7] - Hefei and Wuhu are expected to receive 400 million yuan and 300 million yuan in central government subsidies, respectively, to support these initiatives [8] Group 3: Local Economic Development - Hefei has shown significant growth in its consumption sector, with 21 national-level pilot projects approved, accumulating over 1 billion yuan in national funding [10] - Wuhu's retail sales of consumer goods have grown from 189.3 billion yuan in 2020 to 201.8 billion yuan in 2024, with an average annual growth rate of about 7% [13] Group 4: Strategic Goals - Hefei aims to become an "international consumption center city," while Wuhu targets the establishment of a landmark "new product launch center" [3][16] - Both cities plan to attract high-profile domestic and international brands to set up flagship stores and host high-end launch events [16] Group 5: Innovation in Consumption Scenarios - Hefei plans to develop new cultural facilities and immersive experiences, while Wuhu will leverage digital technology to create new tourism consumption scenarios [17][18] - The focus will also be on revitalizing traditional brands and creating themed experiences to enhance consumer engagement [20]