Economic Growth - Beijing has officially become the second city in China to surpass a GDP of 5 trillion yuan, achieving a GDP of 52,073.4 billion yuan in 2025, representing a growth of 5.4% compared to the previous year [1] - Over the past five years, Beijing's economic increment has been approximately 1.4 trillion yuan, equivalent to creating an economy as strong as the Haidian District [1] High-Quality Development - Beijing has implemented high-quality development characterized by reduction in growth, focusing on optimizing existing resources and improving quality while maintaining the lowest energy consumption, water usage, and carbon emissions per unit of GDP in the country [1] - The city aims for sustainable growth, emphasizing "green GDP" alongside significant economic expansion [1] Industrial Structure - The economic structure of Beijing continues to optimize, heavily embracing "high-tech" industries, with the digital economy accounting for over 40% of the city's GDP [1] - The information services sector remains the largest in the country, while the financial sector holds approximately half of the national asset scale; advanced manufacturing sectors like integrated circuits and new energy vehicles are experiencing rapid growth [1] Innovation and R&D - Beijing maintains a research and development expenditure intensity of around 6%, with over 300 technology companies being established daily, leading the nation in the number of artificial intelligence large model registrations [2] - The city ranks first in the "Nature Index - Research Cities" list, showcasing its strength in scientific research and innovation [2] Regional Development - Beijing is fostering regional collaboration, with over 4,000 enterprises originating from Beijing establishing themselves in the Xiong'an New Area, enhancing the vitality of the "Capital Economic Circle" [2] - The optimization and restructuring of industrial chains have resulted in technology contract transaction amounts exceeding 230 billion yuan flowing to Tianjin and Hebei [2] Environmental Improvements - The average PM2.5 concentration in Beijing has decreased by two-thirds compared to 2013, reflecting significant environmental improvements recognized internationally [5] - Urban governance initiatives have created a "15-minute convenient living circle," enhancing the quality of life for residents [5] Historical Context and Future Goals - Beijing's economic total was less than 300 million yuan in 1949, surpassed 1 trillion yuan in 2007, and crossed the 5 trillion yuan mark in 2025, marking significant historical economic progress [5] - Moving forward, Beijing's goal is to prioritize high-quality development rather than merely focusing on the size of its economy, aiming for a better quality of life for its citizens [5]
新华鲜报丨新跨越!北京成为我国第二个GDP超5万亿元城市
Xin Hua Wang·2026-01-21 11:49