Core Insights - The 20th China Western International Expo will take place in Chengdu from May 25 to 29, attracting over 3,000 enterprises from 62 countries and regions, and 27 provinces in China [1] - Leshan's investment promotion event on May 23 resulted in 14 signed projects with a total investment of 26.25 billion yuan, covering various industries such as green chemicals, low-altitude economy, and new energy materials [1][2] - Leshan aims to sign 22 projects with a total investment exceeding 55 billion yuan during the expo, focusing on a modern industrial system with a projected investment of nearly 200 billion yuan across 69 projects [1][2] Investment and Economic Development - Leshan is enhancing its status as a regional center, with significant investments in industries like polysilicon photovoltaic, green chemicals, and nuclear technology applications [2][3] - The city is targeting a doubling of its green chemical industry within three years and aims for a thousand billion yuan industry in five years [2] - The low-altitude economy is being developed with projects like the 4.6 billion yuan low-altitude economic industrial park, which will integrate various services and experiences [3][4] Industrial Strategy and Collaboration - Leshan's industrial strategy includes the development of two trillion-yuan industrial clusters in crystalline silicon photovoltaic and green chemicals, alongside upgrades in four other specialized clusters [1][2] - The city is leveraging its unique geographical advantages and rich tourism resources to attract investments in low-altitude logistics and agricultural equipment [5] - The local government is noted for its efficient project execution, with rapid turnaround times for project approvals and implementations [6][7] Economic Growth and Future Outlook - Leshan's GDP for Q1 was 57.978 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 2.6%, indicating economic pressures and a push for growth [7] - The city has launched a 60 billion yuan investment fund to support industrial development, signaling a commitment to high-quality growth and investment attraction [8] - The recent investment activities are seen as a starting point for Leshan's economic transformation and development trajectory [9]