揭阳：聚焦产业兴城，“十四五”GDP超2500亿元

Economic Growth and Development - During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the GDP of Jieyang exceeded 250 billion yuan, with major economic indicators maintaining a growth rate among the top in the province [1] - The local general public budget revenue is projected to reach 13 billion yuan by 2025, with an average annual growth of 12% [1] - Tax revenue at the city and county levels increased by 84% compared to the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan," with growth rates ranking first in the province for three consecutive years [1] Industrial Development - Jieyang has launched 1,748 industrial investment projects with a total investment of 159.7 billion yuan, focusing on building a "one chemical, one sea, five special" industrial cluster [3] - The transformation of the former Dannan Sea petrochemical industrial area into a modern industrial base has been highlighted, with the goal of becoming a "world-class green petrochemical industry base" [3] - The total investment of the "super chain master" PetroChina Guangdong Petrochemical project exceeds 70 billion yuan, generating over 300 billion yuan in output [3] Urban and Rural Integration - The "Hundred Thousand Project" has been implemented to promote the two-way flow of urban and rural elements, enhancing urban-rural integration [5] - The establishment of the "Fangyuan Taiji Pavilion" in a remote village has attracted over 500 students from various countries, showcasing cultural empowerment in rural revitalization [5] - Rural residents' per capita disposable income has increased by an average of 6.6% annually, with county GDP growth rates of 16.8% and 7.2% projected for 2023 and 2024, respectively [5] Cultural and Tourism Development - Jieyang has invested 12.6 billion yuan in 29 protective development projects for the ancient city, enhancing its cultural heritage and tourism appeal [6] - Tourist numbers and tourism revenue have increased by 154% and 219%, respectively, during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period [6] - Jieyang ranked among the top 10 cities in the country for self-driving tourism during the recent New Year holiday [6] Education and Public Services - The establishment of the Guangdong University of Technology Jieyang campus in 2021 has addressed the shortage of quality higher education resources [7] - The city has added 95,000 public school places and achieved full coverage of standardized public education [7] - Healthcare resources have been expanded with the addition of 4,136 hospital beds, and drinking water safety has been improved through infrastructure projects [7]