Core Insights - Chongqing has successfully achieved the "halfway through the year, halfway through the task" goal by completing an investment of 240.95 billion yuan in key municipal projects in the first half of the year, reaching 50.2% of the annual investment plan [1] Group 1: Project Construction Progress - The number of projects started has accelerated, with 394 planned projects and an investment of 56.38 billion yuan completed in the first half of the year, achieving a startup rate of 52.5% [2] - Ongoing projects have also seen significant progress, with 541 projects and an investment of 128.79 billion yuan completed, with over half of the investment in 350 projects [2] - A total of 317 planned projects have been completed, with an investment of 55.79 billion yuan, including significant projects like the China Mobile Chengyu Jiangnan Data Center [2] Group 2: Accelerating Development Momentum - In the first half of the year, 415 key projects in the western region's high-quality development achieved an investment of 58.48 billion yuan, with 285 manufacturing projects completing 46.48 billion yuan, reflecting a 58.2% investment progress [3] - 40 technology innovation projects completed an investment of 2.31 billion yuan, promoting the integration of technological and industrial innovation [3] Group 3: Infrastructure and Transportation - In the first half of the year, 119 key projects in the inland open international cooperation area completed an investment of 49.93 billion yuan, with 81 transportation projects completing 45.62 billion yuan [4] - Significant investments include 17.46 billion yuan in railway projects and 21.02 billion yuan in highway projects, enhancing transportation infrastructure [4] Group 4: Urban Modernization and Public Services - A total of 596 key projects in urban modernization completed an investment of 116.66 billion yuan, with 286 public infrastructure projects completing 79.76 billion yuan [5] - Investments in healthcare and education projects reached 5.99 billion yuan and 7.39 billion yuan respectively, improving service capacity and resource quality [5] Group 5: Rural Development and Environmental Protection - 59 key projects in rural revitalization completed an investment of 9.92 billion yuan, with significant progress in rural road construction and agricultural projects [6] - Environmental projects, including pollution control and ecosystem restoration, saw investments of 5.97 billion yuan, with notable advancements in waste treatment facilities [6]