Economic Overview - As of August 18, 2025, nine districts in Shenzhen have reported their economic performance for the first half of the year, with Nanshan, Futian, Longgang, and Baoan each surpassing 250 billion yuan in GDP, collectively accounting for over 72.6% of the city's GDP [1][3] - Nanshan district, recognized as the "first district" in Guangdong's economy, approached 500 billion yuan in GDP, maintaining a significant lead over other districts [1][4] - The overall GDP of Shenzhen reached 18,322.26 billion yuan, with an average growth rate of 5.1% [3][6] District Performance - Nanshan's GDP for the first half of 2025 was 4980.06 billion yuan, with a growth rate of 4.8%, contributing over 30% to the city's tertiary industry value [4][6] - Futian district reported a GDP of 2953.15 billion yuan, with a notable growth rate of 7.9%, driven primarily by the financial sector, which saw a 16% increase in value added [7][6] - Longgang and Baoan districts had GDPs of 2809.67 billion yuan and 2560.22 billion yuan, respectively, with growth rates of 1.8% and 4.7% [7][6] Emerging Districts - The relatively new districts of Pingshan, Guangming, Dapeng, and Shenshan have shown impressive growth despite lower total GDP figures. Guangming's cross-border e-commerce exports surged by 834.16%, leading the city [2][12] - Dapeng district achieved a GDP growth of 8.7%, the highest among the reported districts, supported by its tourism sector [12][13] Industrial Development - Nanshan district's industrial sector is characterized by high-value "urban industry," attracting major companies like Siemens, which is establishing a high-end medical equipment manufacturing base [5][4] - The second and third industries in Baoan district are also evolving, with modern service industries accounting for 67.1% of its service sector [8][6] International Trade and Export - Pingshan district is focusing on expanding its international trade, particularly in the automotive and biopharmaceutical sectors, with significant growth in exports [11][10] - BYD's "Shenzhen No. 1" roll-on/roll-off ship recently exported over 6,800 electric vehicles, marking a significant milestone for local production [10][9] Investment and Projects - Dapeng district has attracted 46 new projects with an intended investment of 5.67 billion yuan, indicating a robust interest from external enterprises [13][12] - Guangming district is advancing its first cross-border e-commerce industrial park, aiming to enhance its global market reach [12][2]

Group 1 - Shenzhen's economic performance in the first half of 2025 shows significant growth, with four districts (Nanshan, Futian, Longgang, and Baoan) surpassing 250 billion yuan in GDP, collectively accounting for over 72.6% of the city's GDP [1][5] - Nanshan district, recognized as the "first district of Guangdong's economy," approached 500 billion yuan in GDP, maintaining its leading position, while Futian, Longgang, and Baoan followed with GDPs of 295.3 billion yuan, 280.9 billion yuan, and 256.0 billion yuan respectively [1][5] - Several districts, including Futian, Longhua, Pingshan, Yantian, and Dapeng, outperformed the city's average GDP growth rate of 5.1% in the first half of the year [1] Group 2 - Emerging districts like Pingshan, Guangming, Dapeng, and Shenshan, despite lower total GDP, exhibited impressive growth rates, with Guangming's cross-border e-commerce imports and exports soaring by 834.16%, ranking first in the city [2] - Dapeng New District attracted 46 projects with an intended investment of 5.67 billion yuan, marking a 21.4% increase in newly established business entities, the highest in the city [2][16] Group 3 - The 2025 CSDI Top 100 Districts list highlighted Shenzhen's dominance, with Nanshan, Futian, Baoan, and Longgang occupying four of the top five spots [4] - Nanshan's GDP for 2024 is projected to reach 950 billion yuan, with a significant contribution from the software and internet sectors, accounting for nearly 70% of the city's software industry [5] Group 4 - Futian district's GDP reached 295.3 billion yuan in the first half of the year, with a notable 7.9% year-on-year growth, driven primarily by the financial sector, which saw a 16.0% increase [7] - Longgang and Baoan ranked third and fourth in GDP, with Longgang's GDP at 280.9 billion yuan (1.8% growth) and Baoan's at 256.0 billion yuan (4.7% growth) [7] Group 5 - The transformation of Shenzhen as a leading industrial city is evident, with a focus on enhancing both manufacturing and service sectors [8] - Baoan district's modern service industry accounted for 67.1% of its service sector, with a significant growth in digital creative industries [8] Group 6 - The deepening internationalization of the automotive sector is highlighted by BYD's export of over 6,800 electric vehicles from the Shenshan area, marking a significant milestone in the region's economic development [10][12] - Pingshan district's GDP reached 65.1 billion yuan, with a focus on expanding its automotive and biopharmaceutical industries, showcasing its potential for international market expansion [14][15] Group 7 - Dapeng New District's GDP grew by 8.7% to 229.2 billion yuan, driven by its tourism sector, which is supported by multiple new coastal tourism projects [16][17] - The district's strategic location and policy support are expected to enhance its tourism and related industries significantly [16][17]