“十四五”时期潮州多项指标增速跃居全省首位 GDP连续跨越3个百亿台阶

Economic Development - During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, Chaozhou's GDP has crossed three hundred billion thresholds, with growth rates achieving historical highs three times, ranking third in the province for the first three quarters of 2025 [1] - Fixed asset investment, infrastructure investment, real estate development investment, and total agricultural output value have all seen growth rates ranking first in the province, while general public budget revenue, technological transformation investment, tax revenue, and loan balances have also frequently ranked among the top in the province [1] Industrial Upgrading - Chaozhou is accelerating the upgrade of traditional industries such as ceramics and food, with the ceramics industry being recognized as a provincial characteristic industry cluster and becoming the leading region for smart sanitary ware in the country [2] - New materials and new energy sectors are rapidly emerging, with the establishment of the Bay Area Deep Chao BIPV Industry Alliance and the delivery of the country's first commercial 300 kW SOFC power generation project [2] County Economic Performance - The county economy is showing strong performance, with all districts in Chaozhou achieving GDP growth rates above the provincial average for the first three quarters of 2025 [2] - Chaoan District maintains the highest economic total among all counties in eastern Guangdong, with several towns recognized as national strong towns and investment competitiveness [2] Urban and Rural Development - Over the past five years, Chaozhou has focused on enhancing the "East Gate of Guangdong" project, improving the aesthetics and quality of 531 kilometers along 20 major roads [2] - All towns have completed the "Seven Ones" construction for beautiful towns, achieving full coverage of livable and clean villages, with significant recognition for water system connectivity and rural beautification projects [2] Cultural and Tourism Integration - Chaozhou has been selected for the national cultural heritage protection and utilization demonstration zone, with its ancient city application for UNESCO World Heritage status included in the Lingnan cultural "dual creation" project [3] - The city has received accolades such as "World Food City" from the United Nations and has seen nearly double growth in tourist numbers and tourism revenue over the past three years [3]