Core Insights - Chengdu has become a significant hub for "first stores," with over 4,000 first stores, ranking third in China after Beijing and Shanghai [1] - The "first economy" has emerged as a new driver for urban consumption vitality, with 395 first stores established and over 180 high-profile events held in the first half of the year [1][2] - The Jinjiang District, as the core area of Chengdu's international consumption center, has attracted more than 600 first stores, with nearly 2,000 international brands, accounting for over 30% of the city's first launch resources [1] Government Initiatives - The Jinjiang District government has formed a professional investment promotion team to attract businesses, reducing approval times from 7-10 days to as fast as 2-3 days [2] - A "gold medal service specialist" system has been implemented to provide one-on-one support for businesses, covering all aspects from site selection to operational coordination [2] - The local government has introduced various policies and support measures to stimulate the first economy, focusing on mechanism innovation, service upgrades, and creating engaging consumer scenarios [2][3] Economic Impact - The Jinjiang District government launched the "First Economy High-Quality Development Leading Plan (Spring Action)" in early 2025, establishing a first economy promotion alliance and creating benchmark projects [3] - The Spring Street business district hosts a new first store or event approximately every two days, contributing to a year-on-year consumption growth of 6.8%, leading the nation [3] - Future plans include enhancing the business environment for first economy development and launching the first national first information index to promote sustainable growth [3]