Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the increasing trend of local state-owned enterprises (SOEs) engaging in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) of listed companies, driven by diverse motivations beyond mere financial metrics, such as enhancing industry advantages and attracting investment [1][6]. M&A Logic - In May 2025, Luoping Zinc Electric announced the sale of 22.396% of its shares to Qujing Development Investment Group, marking a shift in control from Luoping County's state-owned assets to Qujing City's state-owned assets [2][3]. - Local SOEs often target companies with a market value below 5 billion yuan to manage financial pressure during acquisitions [2][3]. Financial Performance - Luoping Zinc Electric reported negative net profits for three consecutive years, with figures of -236 million yuan in 2022, -209 million yuan in 2023, -79 million yuan in 2024, and -45 million yuan in Q1 2025, while its market value stood at 2.332 billion yuan as of July 31 [3]. Policy Environment - The regulatory environment has become more supportive of M&A activities, with the China Securities Regulatory Commission issuing guidelines to promote M&A and local governments formulating policies to encourage state-owned enterprises to invest in listed companies [4][5]. Investment Attraction - Attracting investment has emerged as a primary goal for many local SOEs, with initiatives to enhance collaboration with central enterprises, private firms, and foreign companies to optimize local investment environments [5][6]. Transformation of Investment Strategies - Local investment companies are shifting their focus from land finance to industrial strategies, as seen in the acquisition of Guangyang Co. by Huangshan Construction Investment Group, which aims to enhance competitiveness and optimize industry structure [7][8]. Economic Impact - The acquisition of Guangyang Co. is expected to create a manufacturing base for high-end automotive components, with an investment of 1 billion yuan and the establishment of a 1 billion yuan industrial fund, contributing significantly to local economic development [8][9].

《 人民日报 》（ 2025年08月01日 14 版） (责编：胡永秋、杨光宇) 城市招商引资推介大会作为环球时报社以推动城市高质量发展为主题的系列品牌活动，已连续举办5 届。大会坚持高站位策划、高平台推介，立体式、多角度展现中国城市发展新风采，研讨新理念、对接 新产业、聚焦新动能，积极为各级政府、园区和企业搭建交流平台，助力地方经济发展和产业升级。 本报北京7月31日电 （记者王云杉）7月31日，由环球时报社主办，以"促进城市产业创新，提升地方经 济动能"为主题的第五届城市招商引资推介大会在北京举办。国家部委、地方政府、智库专家、商协会 及企业代表等近500人参加了本次大会。 与会嘉宾结合不久前召开的中央城市工作会议，就深入贯彻国家关于推动经济高质量发展的战略部署、 城市在中国式现代化进程中的招商引资创新路径与发展机遇、优化现代化城市体系、转变城市发展理念 与方式、提升城市产业创新能力和核心竞争力等方面话题进行探讨。会上，内蒙古自治区鄂尔多斯市、 中国（辽宁）自由贸易试验区沈阳片区等多个城市及园区展示了其在招商引资方面的创新实践与显著成 效。 ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights Shaanxi Province's efforts to enhance investment attraction and economic development through strategic planning and execution of investment projects [1][2] - In the first half of the year, Shaanxi Province planned 2,186 investment projects, with the number of projects and investment amount increasing by 34.8% and 42.4% respectively [1] - The province organized 8 key events and 44 trade and investment activities, resulting in 818 signed investment contracts with a total investment amount of 263.384 billion yuan [1] Group 2 - Shaanxi Province is focusing on attracting foreign investment, conducting activities like "Service Guarantee to Foreign Enterprises" to facilitate investment and expansion [2] - The province has developed a resource package of 35 policies to support investment attraction and has established a list of foreign business associations and enterprises [2] - The "Four Batches" project library has added 469 new signed key investment projects this year, with a total investment amount of 231.743 billion yuan [2]

Group 1 - Dandong is actively promoting project construction, with significant progress in major projects such as Longqiang Technology's mechanical seals and the Liaoning University of Technology's smart manufacturing training base [1] - The city has prioritized investment attraction, conducting over 483 investment promotion activities, a 125.7% increase year-on-year, focusing on key industries and regions [1][2] - In the first half of the year, Dandong attracted 610 domestic investment projects, with 79 projects exceeding 100 million yuan, and a project landing rate of 83% [2] Group 2 - Dandong is implementing a "summer offensive" strategy to accelerate project signing, landing, and construction, focusing on key industrial development areas [3] - The city aims to shift from "result scheduling" to "process control" during the summer months, emphasizing the importance of project conversion and completion [3]

"迈向3万亿"，武汉又一次喊出这个目标。 7月29日，武汉面向全球投资者发出邀约，当地投资促进局相关负责人表示，武汉正以招商引资的深度转型，撬动城市发展能级的历史性跃升，为2030年 GDP突破3万亿元筑牢发展根基。 在此之前，武汉公布今年上半年的经济数据——GDP达到10592.8亿元，同比增长5.5%。这是武汉上半年GDP首次突破万亿元大关。前四年，武汉上半年 GDP分别为：2021年8251亿元、2022年8904亿元、2023年9503亿元、2024年9975亿元。 总量表现亮眼，但5.5%的经济增速，不及全省平均水平——上半年，湖北GDP增速6.2%，位列全国第三、经济十强大省第一。也因此，有人说，身为湖北 省会，武汉似乎没有完全发挥出"龙头"的带动作用。 从2014年GDP首次破万亿，到2023年站上两万亿台阶，武汉花了9年时间。如今频频喊出2030年GDP"三万亿"目标，武汉如何加速？站位全国，经济体量排 在武汉之前的成都、杭州，表现同样出色，武汉想要"跑步"晋级，又该凭何突围？ 但最新公布的经济"成绩单"显示，武汉GDP总量10592.8亿元，同比增长5.5%。这个成绩跑赢了全国大盘（5.3% ...

Core Viewpoint - Wuhan aims to achieve a GDP of 3 trillion yuan by 2030, leveraging deep transformation in investment attraction to enhance urban development capabilities [1][12] Economic Performance - Wuhan's GDP reached 1,059.28 billion yuan in the first half of the year, marking a 5.5% year-on-year growth, the first time it surpassed the trillion yuan mark in the first half [1][2] - Despite this growth, Wuhan's economic growth rate lags behind the provincial average of 6.2%, raising concerns about its role as the economic leader of Hubei [2][5] - In the first quarter, Wuhan's GDP growth was 5.4%, placing it in the lower tier within the province [2] Industrial Challenges - Wuhan's industrial sector is undergoing an adjustment period, particularly in the automotive industry, which has been impacted by the shift towards electric vehicles [9][10] - The city's second industry and large-scale industrial growth rates were 4% and 5.1%, respectively, both below national averages [10] Investment and Development Strategy - Wuhan is focusing on deep transformation in investment attraction, with high-tech industry investment growing by 5.8% and high-tech service investment soaring by 28.5% in the first half of the year [12][14] - The city is encouraged to enhance its soft environment for attracting businesses, learning from successful models like Hangzhou [13][14] Talent and Market Integration - The strategy for investment attraction includes enhancing logistics, domestic and international circulation, and the flow of production factors [14] - Initiatives to promote talent return, such as "Chushang returning home" and "alumni returning to Wuhan," are seen as vital for sustainable development [14]

Core Insights - Wuhan aims to achieve a GDP of 3 trillion yuan by 2030, emphasizing a deep transformation in investment attraction to enhance urban development capabilities [1] - In the first half of 2023, Wuhan's GDP reached 1,059.28 billion yuan, marking a 5.5% year-on-year growth, which is below the provincial average of 6.2% [1][2][6] - The city has faced challenges in maintaining its leading role in the province, as its growth rate has lagged behind other cities in Hubei [6][9] Economic Performance - Wuhan's GDP growth of 5.5% in the first half of 2023 is higher than the national average of 5.3% but lower than Hubei's growth rate [6][9] - The city's economic performance has been inconsistent, with previous years showing similar trends of underperformance compared to the provincial average [6][9] - Hubei's overall economic growth has been buoyed by cities like Yichang and Jingzhou, which have shown significant growth rates [9][12] Industrial Challenges - Wuhan's industrial sector is undergoing an adjustment period, particularly in the automotive industry, which has been impacted by the shift towards electric vehicles [12][14] - The city's second industry and industrial output growth rates are below national averages, indicating potential weaknesses in key economic sectors [12][14] Investment and Development Strategies - Wuhan is focusing on deepening investment attraction to enhance its economic capabilities, with high-tech industry investments growing by 5.8% in the first half of 2023 [15][20] - The city is encouraged to improve its business environment to attract more investments, learning from successful models like Hangzhou [17][20] - Strategies include enhancing logistics, domestic and international trade, and facilitating the flow of resources such as talent and capital [20]

盛夏时节，桥林大地干劲满满。兰花塘未来农业展示体验中心项目功能板块建设启用，林山雅苑综合体 开启运营，70多个企业在桥林注册落户……古镇新城的经济活力持续释放，处处生机勃发，勾勒出一 幅"千帆竞发"的奋进图景。 南京市浦口区桥林街道坚持将学习教育与推动发展两手抓、两促进，进一步深入贯彻落实区委五届十二 次全会决策部署，锚定一体推进"四大行动"、聚力建设产业强区的目标，帮助企业排忧解难、安心发 展，推动优化桥林营商环境再上新台阶。 促改革，推出硬核举措，激活招商引资"新动能" 面对高质量发展的时代命题，桥林直击招商引资这一区域发展的"生命线"。聚焦项目攻坚，街道将招商 引资作为"一号工程"抓，坚持以"一把手"抓招商，主要领导抓落实，全面统筹协调招商引资工作中的困 难问题，提高目标企业的有效对接率、洽谈项目的签约转化率和落地项目的建设推进力。 面对街道空间要素不足等短板，桥林街道以全局观念和系统思维不断升级优化招商引资体系，围绕开发 区"1+5+N"产业发展方向，深入研究产业链上下游，逐步形成项目信息、资源共享共用、联合联动招商 格局。同时加强载体协同，持续强化与开发区标准化厂房、研发中心等载体资源共享，实现空间 ...

Core Viewpoint - The investment promotion center of Changyi City, Shandong Province, is focusing on high-quality development of investment attraction through three main strategies: precise efforts, channel expansion, and model innovation [1][2][3] Group 1: Precise Efforts - The center has established a rapid project evaluation mechanism to assess enterprise strength, investment intensity, and technology level with timely pre-review and scientific decision-making [1] - A "5+8" project admission decision mechanism has been implemented, involving various departments to ensure project approval and dynamic tracking [1] - A project support service mechanism has been developed, emphasizing one-on-one service and regular updates to enhance the business environment [1] Group 2: Channel Expansion - The center targets Fortune 500 companies, large state-owned enterprises, and industry leaders, focusing on key industries to package and promote significant projects [2] - Point-to-point investment activities have been conducted in regions such as Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, Yangtze River Delta, and Pearl River Delta, leading to substantial progress in multiple key projects in sectors like new energy and high-end chemicals [2] Group 3: Model Innovation - A new service mechanism for chemical industry investment projects has been created, establishing a professional and systematic service framework [2] - The "deficient pre-review + parallel processing" model has been introduced to clarify responsibilities and timelines, achieving a 98.9% completion rate for project procedures within the stipulated time [2] - A total of 61 key projects have been included in the service list, with 193 key procedures identified across 22 responsible departments [2]

Group 1 - The Hong Kong stock market and new stock fundraising have performed exceptionally well this year, despite global conflicts affecting trade stability [1] - Hong Kong's key advantages include its financial development and fundraising ecosystem, attracting various investors, including family offices, private equity funds, and traditional enterprises [1] - Approximately 1,300 companies have established or expanded their operations in Hong Kong over the past two and a half years, generating an investment of HKD 168.4 billion and creating nearly 20,000 jobs [1] Group 2 - The Hong Kong Investment Promotion Agency is actively promoting the Northern Metropolis development to attract businesses requiring larger land areas and innovation technology spaces [1] - In the gold storage sector, the agency has facilitated connections between warehouse operators and local storage companies, with eight warehouses and five operators approved by the London Metal Exchange, exceeding 7,000 tons in delivery volume [2] - The expectation is that Hong Kong will not only meet storage demands but also enhance financial transactions, including commodity and financial derivatives trading [2]