Economic Growth and Development Goals - The government of Benxi City aims for a GDP growth of 6% year-on-year and has outlined a "1+10 track" strategy to enhance economic and social development [1] - Key focus areas include the establishment of a modern industrial system, emphasizing innovation, culture, green initiatives, and digital empowerment [1] Industrial and Economic Performance - In the first four months of the year, the mining and manufacturing sectors saw value-added growth of 12.3% and 4.5% respectively, contributing to an overall industrial value-added growth of 12.1 percentage points [1] - The city is developing eight industrial clusters and strengthening 16 industrial chains, including metallurgy, biomedicine, and modern agriculture [1] Technological Innovation and Collaboration - Benxi City has signed cooperation agreements with several provincial universities to establish R&D centers and innovation labs, focusing on key industries like steel and traditional Chinese medicine [2] - A total of 54 technology contracts were registered in the first four months, with a registration amount of 450 million yuan, marking a 13.3% increase year-on-year [2] Investment and Business Environment - The city plans to add 300 new investment projects and aims to attract 60 billion yuan in domestic investment, reflecting a 10% increase from the previous year [2] - The government is committed to creating a favorable business environment and has implemented a service brand called "Xixinban" to streamline administrative processes [2] Tourism and Cultural Development - Benxi City has made strides in promoting its cultural tourism brand, ranking among the top 20 autumn destinations in 2025 according to Ctrip [3] - In the first quarter, tourism numbers and revenue increased by 21.1% and 20% respectively, indicating a strong recovery in the tourism sector [3] Employment and Social Services - The city has achieved over 10,000 new urban jobs and improved its social security system, with over 1 million people participating in basic pension insurance [3] - The coverage rate of elderly care service complexes in towns and streets has reached 50% and 80% respectively, enhancing the quality of life for residents [3]