Economic Overview - Dongguan's economy showed overall stability in the first seven months of 2025, with notable performance in industrial production and foreign trade [1] - The industrial added value of enterprises above designated size increased by 4.9% year-on-year, with advanced manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing growing by 7.8% and 9.1% respectively [1] Foreign Trade - Dongguan's foreign trade maintained a rapid growth trend, with total imports and exports increasing by 15.6% year-on-year in the first seven months [1] - Imports rose by 26.1%, while exports increased by 9.8% [1] - In July alone, foreign trade totalled a year-on-year growth of 11.4%, with imports up by 21.6% and exports by 5.9% [1] Industrial Performance - Key industries in Dongguan experienced significant growth, with the electronic information manufacturing sector's added value increasing by 9.1%, electrical machinery and equipment manufacturing by 8.7%, and chemical manufacturing by 12.0% [1] - High-tech product output showed strong growth, with servers, integrated circuits, sensors, and smartwatches increasing by 257.2%, 87.1%, 46.8%, and 45.4% respectively [1] Investment Trends - Fixed asset investment in Dongguan decreased by 8.8% year-on-year, but the decline was less severe than in the first half of the year [2] - Excluding real estate development, fixed asset investment grew by 10.4% [2] - Investment in new driving forces saw rapid growth, with advanced manufacturing investment up by 38.5%, high-tech manufacturing investment by 43.2%, and specific sectors like electronic and communication equipment increasing by 50.2% [2] Major Projects - In the first seven months, investment in major projects reached 856.97 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.5% [2] - 123 new major projects commenced, and 64 were completed and put into operation [2] - Notable projects include the Greater Bay Area University connection line and the Dongguan coastal water purification plant [2] Consumer Prices - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Dongguan decreased by 1.1% year-on-year, with six categories of goods and services seeing price declines [3] - Transportation and communication prices fell by 3.1%, while clothing prices dropped by 2.8% [3] - Medical care prices increased by 0.7%, and other goods and services rose by 3.3% [3]

Economic Performance - The Hengqin Guangdong-Macao Deep Cooperation Zone achieved a GDP of 26.313 billion yuan in the first half of the year, with a year-on-year growth of 5.0% [1] - The secondary industry saw a decrease in added value by 34.0%, amounting to 2.466 billion yuan, while the tertiary industry increased by 12.1%, reaching 23.847 billion yuan [1] - The industrial added value above designated size declined by 9.7%, but the decline was narrowed by 13 percentage points compared to the first quarter [1] Sector Performance - The specialized equipment manufacturing industry grew by 31.6%, and high-tech manufacturing added value increased by 8.2% [1] - The service sector's added value of 23.847 billion yuan contributed 7.7 percentage points to GDP growth, with significant increases in wholesale and retail (27.3%), information transmission, software and IT services (21.9%), and leasing and business services (12.9%) [1] Consumer Market - The total retail sales of consumer goods reached 2.459 billion yuan, growing by 42.1%, with a notable increase in home appliances and audio-visual equipment retail sales by 171.7% [2] - Fixed asset investment decreased by 27.9%, but the decline was less severe than in the first quarter, with the secondary industry investment surging by 298.5% [2] - The total import and export volume reached 22.481 billion yuan, marking a significant year-on-year growth of 101.5% [2] Fiscal Performance - The general public budget revenue was 5.407 billion yuan, down by 3.0%, while expenditures increased by 20.4% to 7.801 billion yuan, with 69.2% allocated to livelihood spending [2] Foreign Investment - The number of Australian-funded entities in the cooperation zone reached 7,346, a year-on-year increase of 14.6%, accounting for 12.3% of all operating entities [3]

Economic Overview - As of July 31, all 21 cities in Guangdong have released their economic "half-year reports" for 2025, with Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Foshan, Dongguan, and Huizhou maintaining a leading position, each exceeding a GDP of 1.5 trillion yuan in the first half of the year [1] - The overall GDP growth rate for the province is 4.2%, with Meizhou leading at 5.7%, followed by Shanwei at 5.2% and Zhaoqing at 5.2% [1] Industrial Growth - Nine cities reported industrial growth rates exceeding the provincial average of 4.0%, with Huizhou and Zhanjiang showing remarkable performance, both exceeding 10% growth in industrial added value [3][6] - Huizhou's industrial added value grew by 11.2%, with advanced manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing increasing by 11.2% and 15.3%, respectively [6] - Zhanjiang's industrial added value increased by 10.2%, with significant contributions from key industrial enterprises, leading to a GDP growth from 3% to 5.1% [6] New Growth Drivers - New energy industries are driving industrial growth across various cities, with Zhaoqing's advanced manufacturing growing by 17.6% and Dongguan's advanced and high-tech manufacturing increasing by 7.5% and 9.1%, respectively [7] - Shenzhen's production of civilian drones, industrial robots, and 3D printing equipment saw substantial increases of 59.0%, 38.0%, and 35.8% [7] Investment Trends - Industrial investment in cities like Maoming, Guangzhou, and Shanwei is robust, with Maoming's industrial investment growing by 34.5% and advanced manufacturing investment soaring by 90.2% [8] - Infrastructure investment is also on the rise, with several cities reporting double-digit growth rates, particularly Chaozhou at 36.4% [8] Foreign Trade - Shenzhen leads the province in foreign trade, with a total import and export value of 2.17 trillion yuan, accounting for nearly half of the province's total [10] - Zhaoqing's foreign trade grew by 16.7%, the highest in the province, with significant increases in exports to Belt and Road countries [13] Income Disparity - Rural residents' income growth outpaces that of urban residents, with several cities reporting rural income growth rates above 6% [15] - The income disparity between urban and rural residents is narrowing, with Guangzhou's ratio improving from 2.01:1 to 1.96:1 [16] Consumer Market Recovery - The consumer market is recovering, with Guangzhou's retail sales reaching 561.12 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.9% [17] - Huizhou and Zhuhai also reported retail sales growth of 5.5% and 5.0%, respectively, with significant increases in specific categories such as home appliances [17]

Economic Overview - Dongguan's GDP for the first half of 2025 reached 606.78 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.8% [2] - The primary industry added value was 1.49 billion yuan, growing by 2.8%; the secondary industry added value was 339.94 billion yuan, increasing by 5.3%; the tertiary industry added value was 265.36 billion yuan, rising by 4.1% [2] Agricultural Sector - The total output value of agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery was 2.62 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 2.9% [3] - Agricultural output value was 1.92 billion yuan, increasing by 3.5%; forestry output value was 0.11 billion yuan, decreasing by 17.4%; animal husbandry output value was 0.58 billion yuan, down by 4.9%; fishery output value was 0.54 billion yuan, up by 3.0% [3] - The production of fruits increased by 33.0%, with lychee production surging by 283.7% [3] Industrial Sector - The industrial added value for large-scale enterprises grew by 5.1% year-on-year [4] - Key industries such as electronic information manufacturing saw an increase of 9.2%, electrical machinery and equipment manufacturing grew by 8.8%, and chemical manufacturing rose by 12.4% [4] - High-tech manufacturing and advanced manufacturing increased by 9.1% and 7.5% respectively, surpassing the overall average [4] Foreign Trade - The total import and export value reached 749.28 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 16.5% [6] - Imports amounted to 293.13 billion yuan, growing by 27.0%, while exports were 456.14 billion yuan, increasing by 10.6% [6] - General trade imports and exports rose by 23.1%, accounting for 47.6% of total trade [6] Consumer Market - The total retail sales of consumer goods reached 219.56 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 3.4% [7] - Online retail sales increased by 28.0%, indicating a strong shift towards e-commerce [7] - Significant growth was observed in the sales of communication equipment, furniture, and home appliances, with increases of 87.2%, 85.8%, and 13.2% respectively [7] Investment Trends - Fixed asset investment decreased by 10.9%, but the decline was narrower than in the first quarter [8] - Excluding real estate development, fixed asset investment grew by 6.9% [8] - Infrastructure investment accelerated with a year-on-year growth of 7.2%, particularly in road transport and power supply sectors [8] Service Sector - The service industry added value increased by 4.1% year-on-year [9] - The revenue of large-scale service enterprises grew by 3.1% [9] - The postal, express, and telecommunications sectors experienced significant growth, with increases of 58.1%, 26.4%, and 10.8% respectively [9] Financial Performance - General public budget revenue was 43.48 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.1% [10] - Financial institutions' deposits reached 2.90 trillion yuan, growing by 6.6% [10] - The loan balance of financial institutions was 2.01 trillion yuan, increasing by 3.4% [10] Market Dynamics - The total electricity consumption was 52.25 billion kWh, with industrial consumption growing by 3.5% [11] - The number of registered businesses reached 1.89 million, a year-on-year increase of 5.5% [11] - New industries saw a registration increase of 16.2% [11] Price Stability - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased by 1.1% year-on-year [12] - Price indices for transportation and communication, clothing, and education showed declines, while medical care and other services saw slight increases [12] - Overall, the economic operation in Dongguan remained stable, with a focus on high-quality development and addressing external uncertainties [12]

Economic Performance - Dongguan's GDP for the first half of the year reached 606.784 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 4.8% [1] - The primary industry added value was 1.487 billion yuan, growing by 2.8% year-on-year; the secondary industry added value was 339.943 billion yuan, growing by 5.3%; and the tertiary industry added value was 265.355 billion yuan, growing by 4.1% [1] Manufacturing Sector - The city's industrial added value for large-scale enterprises increased by 5.1% year-on-year [1] - Key industries showed strong growth: electronic information manufacturing increased by 9.2%, electrical machinery and equipment manufacturing by 8.8%, and chemical manufacturing by 12.4% [1] - New momentum industries performed well, with advanced manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing added value growing by 7.5% and 9.1% respectively, surpassing the city average [1] - High-tech product output saw significant growth, with servers up by 408.8%, integrated circuits by 89.9%, sensors by 67.3%, and complete electronic computers by 44.3% [1] Foreign Trade - Dongguan's total foreign trade import and export volume reached 749.28 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 16.5% [1] - Imports totaled 293.13 billion yuan, growing by 27.0%, while exports were 456.14 billion yuan, increasing by 10.6% [1] Consumer Market - The total retail sales of social consumer goods amounted to 219.555 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 3.4%, improving by 0.5 percentage points from the first quarter [2] - Restaurant income grew by 2.4%, while commodity retail increased by 3.6% [2] Investment Trends - Total fixed asset investment in Dongguan decreased by 10.9% year-on-year, but the decline was narrowed by 3.1 percentage points compared to the first quarter [2] - Excluding real estate development investment, fixed asset investment grew by 6.9% [2] - New momentum investments in advanced manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing increased significantly, by 30.6% and 31.8% respectively [2] Other Economic Indicators - Total electricity consumption reached 52.254 billion kWh, with a year-on-year growth of 5.0%; industrial electricity consumption was 35.599 billion kWh, growing by 3.5% [2] - As of the end of June, the number of registered businesses in the city was 1.891 million, a year-on-year increase of 5.5%, with emerging industry registrations at 769,200, growing by 16.2% [2]

Economic Overview - Guangdong's GDP reached 68,725.4 billion yuan in the first half of the year, with a year-on-year growth of 4.2%, an increase of 0.1 percentage points from the first quarter [1] - The primary industry added value was 2,258.86 billion yuan, growing by 4.2%; the secondary industry added value was 25,978.86 billion yuan, growing by 3.4%; and the tertiary industry added value was 40,487.69 billion yuan, growing by 4.6% [1] Industrial Performance - The industrial output value above designated size grew by 4% year-on-year, with a 0.1 percentage point acceleration from the first quarter, and June saw a growth of 5.3% [3] - Manufacturing sector growth was 4.5%, with key industries such as computer, communication, and other electronic equipment manufacturing increasing by 7.3%, and electrical machinery and equipment manufacturing by 7.8% [3] - New momentum industries showed strong growth, with advanced manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing increasing by 5.9% and 6% respectively, accounting for 55.4% and 33% of the industrial output value above designated size [3] Investment Trends - Fixed asset investment in Guangdong decreased by 9.7% year-on-year, but industrial investment accounted for 38.1%, with significant growth in automotive manufacturing and petroleum, coal, and other fuel processing industries [4] - Industrial technology transformation investment grew by 1.8%, with a notable increase of 12.8% in the computer, communication, and other electronic equipment manufacturing sector [4] Service Sector Growth - The added value of the service industry increased by 4.6% year-on-year, with transportation and storage, and financial services growing by 6.6% and 7% respectively [5] - Revenue from large-scale service enterprises grew by 7.5%, with transportation, storage, and postal services seeing a 9.3% increase [5] Consumer Market Dynamics - The total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 3.5% year-on-year, with a 1 percentage point acceleration from the first quarter [6] - Urban retail sales grew by 3.8%, while rural retail sales increased by 1.4%, indicating a stronger urban consumption trend [7] - Significant growth was observed in categories related to old-for-new exchanges, with home appliances and audio-visual equipment sales increasing by 44.9% [8]

Economic Overview - Guangdong's GDP for the first half of the year reached 68,725.40 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 4.2% [1] - The primary industry added value was 2,258.86 billion yuan, growing by 4.2%, while the secondary industry grew by 3.4% to 25,978.86 billion yuan, and the tertiary industry increased by 4.6% to 40,487.69 billion yuan [1] New Momentum Industries - New momentum industries showed strong growth, with advanced manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing value-added increasing by 5.9% and 6.0%, respectively [2] - High-tech product output saw rapid growth, with production of new energy vehicles, lithium-ion batteries for energy storage, industrial robots, service robots, and civilian drones increasing by 14.7%, 42.2%, 34.0%, 23.0%, and 58.2% respectively [2] Industrial Investment - Industrial investment accounted for 38.1% of total investment, with significant growth in automotive manufacturing and petroleum, coal, and other fuel processing industries, increasing by 14.6% and 57.9% respectively [2] - Investment in industrial technology transformation grew by 1.8%, with investment in computer communication and other electronic equipment manufacturing technology transformation increasing by 12.8% [2] Fixed Asset Investment - Overall fixed asset investment in Guangdong decreased by 9.7%, with real estate development investment dropping by 16.3% and new commercial housing sales area declining by 10.6% [3] - Despite the decline, there are signs of stabilization in the Guangzhou and Shenzhen real estate markets, with Guangzhou's monthly transaction volume exceeding 600,000 square meters [3] Price Indices - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Guangdong decreased by 0.4% year-on-year, while the Producer Price Index (PPI) fell by 1.3% [4] - The PPI and Industrial Producer Purchase Price Index (IPI) saw declines of 1.8% and 3.9% respectively in June [4]

Economic Overview - Guangdong's GDP for the first half of 2025 reached 68,725.40 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year growth of 4.2% at constant prices [1][4] - The primary industry added value was 2,258.86 billion yuan, growing by 4.2%; the secondary industry added value was 25,978.86 billion yuan, with a growth of 3.4%; the tertiary industry added value was 40,487.69 billion yuan, increasing by 4.6% [1][4] Industrial Performance - The industrial added value for large-scale industries in Guangdong increased by 4.0% year-on-year, with a growth acceleration of 0.1 percentage points compared to the first quarter [3] - In June, the industrial growth rate was 5.3%, with mining industry value decreasing by 0.3%, manufacturing growing by 4.5%, and the production and supply of electricity, heat, gas, and water declining by 0.1% [3] Service Sector - The service sector's added value grew by 4.6% year-on-year, with an acceleration of 0.3 percentage points from the first quarter [3] - Notably, the transportation, storage, and postal services, as well as the financial sector, saw growth rates of 6.6% and 7.0%, respectively, surpassing the overall service sector growth by 2.0 and 2.4 percentage points [3][14] Consumer Market - The total retail sales of consumer goods in Guangdong increased by 3.5% year-on-year, with a growth acceleration of 1.0 percentage point compared to the first quarter [3] - Retail sales of goods grew by 3.6%, while catering revenue increased by 2.7% [3] Income Levels - The per capita disposable income in Guangdong reached 28,343 yuan, reflecting a nominal year-on-year growth of 4.5%, and a real growth of 4.9% after adjusting for price factors [3][21] - Urban residents had a per capita disposable income of 33,918 yuan (4.0% nominal growth), while rural residents had 14,624 yuan (5.7% nominal growth) [21]

Economic Overview - Dongguan's economy showed stable performance in the first four months of 2025, with industrial production and foreign trade demonstrating strong results [1][2] - The industrial added value for Dongguan's large-scale industries increased by 6.4% year-on-year [1] - New momentum industries, including advanced manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing, saw added value growth of 9.0% and 10.3% respectively [2] Industrial Performance - In April, the industrial added value for Dongguan's large-scale industries grew by 6.3% year-on-year [1] - Key industries such as electronic information manufacturing, electrical machinery and equipment manufacturing, chemical manufacturing, and packaging printing experienced significant growth, with increases of 10.1%, 10.8%, 13.2%, and 6.6% respectively [1] Foreign Trade - Dongguan's total foreign trade import and export value reached 4863.5 billion yuan in the first four months, marking a year-on-year increase of 19.4% [2] - Imports totaled 1947.5 billion yuan, up 32.6%, while exports were 2916.0 billion yuan, increasing by 11.9% [2] - In April, the total foreign trade value grew by 14.7% year-on-year [2] Investment Trends - Fixed asset investment in Dongguan decreased by 14.0% year-on-year in the first four months, indicating pressure on investment [2] - Infrastructure investment rose by 8.6%, while industrial investment fell by 3.2%, with the decline narrowing by 4.7 percentage points compared to the first quarter [2] - Real estate development investment saw a significant decline of 36.6% [2] - The structure of investment continued to optimize, with industrial investment accounting for 54.6% of the total, an increase of 6.0 percentage points year-on-year [2] Consumer Market - The consumer market in Dongguan showed signs of recovery, with total retail sales of consumer goods reaching 1496.87 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.0% [3] - Dining revenue grew by 2.2%, while retail sales of goods increased by 4.3% [3] - Online consumption was notably active, with retail sales through public networks increasing by 35.2% year-on-year [3] - In April, the total retail sales of consumer goods rose by 8.5% year-on-year [3]

Economic Overview - Dongguan's economy showed overall stability in the first four months of 2025, adhering to a principle of seeking progress while maintaining stability and promoting high-quality development [2] Industrial Production - The industrial added value of enterprises above designated size increased by 6.4% year-on-year in the first four months. Key industries such as electronic information manufacturing, electrical machinery and equipment manufacturing, chemical manufacturing, and packaging and printing saw increases of 10.1%, 10.8%, 13.2%, and 6.6% respectively [3] - New momentum industries performed well, with advanced manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing increasing by 9.0% and 10.3% year-on-year respectively. High-tech product output growth was significant, with servers, sensors, integrated circuits, and smartwatches increasing by 292.6%, 79.1%, 75.3%, and 28.6% respectively [3] Foreign Trade - The total foreign trade import and export volume reached 486.35 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 19.4%. Imports were 194.75 billion yuan, up 32.6%, while exports were 291.6 billion yuan, up 11.9% [4] Consumer Market - The total retail sales of social consumer goods amounted to 149.687 billion yuan, growing by 4.0% year-on-year. Notable growth was seen in furniture (113.6%), communication equipment (75.3%), building materials (38.2%), and cultural office supplies (22.8%) [5] - Online consumption was active, with retail sales through public networks increasing by 35.2% year-on-year [5] Fixed Asset Investment - Total fixed asset investment decreased by 14.0% year-on-year. Infrastructure investment grew by 8.6%, while industrial investment fell by 3.2% and real estate development investment dropped by 36.6% [6] - The structure of investment continued to optimize, with industrial investment accounting for 54.6% of the total, an increase of 6.0 percentage points year-on-year [6] Fiscal and Financial Performance - General public budget revenue reached 29.072 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.1%, while expenditure was 34.906 billion yuan, up 0.1% [7] - By the end of April, the balance of deposits in financial institutions was 2.853728 trillion yuan, growing by 6.6% year-on-year, with household deposits increasing by 11.7% [7] Consumer Price Index - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased by 1.0% year-on-year, with a trend of "seven declines and one increase" across eight categories of goods and services [8] - In April, the CPI fell by 1.1% year-on-year [8]