Economic Performance - In the first quarter, Beijing's GDP reached 12,159.9 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 5.5%, continuing the upward trend since the fourth quarter of the previous year [1][3] - Fixed asset investment grew by 24% year-on-year, with significant contributions from effective investments in equipment and construction [3][4] Sector Contributions - The information service industry, financial sector, and industrial sector together accounted for over half of Beijing's GDP, contributing nearly 80% to economic growth [3][4] - The value added in the information service industry increased by 9.2%, while the financial sector grew by 8% and industrial output rose by 6.8% [3][4] Real Estate Market - New residential property sales in Beijing shifted from a decline of 1.2% last year to a growth of 6.2% in the first quarter, with pure commodity residential sales increasing by 23.7% [4][5] Innovation and New Industries - Over 70% of large and medium-sized enterprises in Beijing engaged in R&D activities, with R&D expenses rising by 5.5%, particularly in the new energy vehicle and electronics sectors [6][7] - The digital economy's value added grew by 8.3%, with core industries expanding by 9.7% [6] Employment and Consumer Confidence - The number of newly established enterprises in Beijing increased by 22% year-on-year, with the technology service sector accounting for nearly 40% of new businesses [7] - Consumer confidence is on the rise, supported by various policies aimed at stabilizing the economy [4][8]