陈刚指出，今年以来，在以习近平同志为核心的党中央坚强领导下，自治区党委坚持把方向、谋全局、 抓大事，建立全区经济运行调度机制，进一步加强党对经济工作的全面领导，高质量发展迈出坚实步 伐，以人工智能为引领的新质生产力加快发展，现代化产业体系加快构建，深层次改革和高水平开放取 得新突破，重点领域风险有效化解，民生保障和乡村全面振兴取得新进展，延续一二三季度均高于预期 目标、高于上年同期、高于全国的"三个高于"良好态势，呈现经济运行回升"向好"、产业结构提质"向 优"、市场预期改善"向上"、民生保障力度"向强"的态势，交出了一份多年未有的优秀成绩单，全区各 方面工作气象一新、格局一新。 陈刚表示，习近平总书记在中央经济工作会议上发表重要讲话，全面总结2025年经济工作，深入分析当 前国内经济形势和外部环境，系统部署2026年经济工作，为做好当前和今后一个时期的经济工作提供了 根本遵循。全区各级各部门要切实把思想和行动统一到党中央决策部署上来，把中央经济工作会议提出 的"五个必须"规律性认识作为重要指引，坚持"站在天安门城楼"上思考谋划广西发展，持续唱响加快高 质量发展主旋律，坚定不移推进深层次改革、扩大高水平开放， ...

Core Viewpoint - The construction of the Pinglu Canal is a significant opportunity for Guangxi to leverage its resource endowments, geographical advantages, and historical culture to achieve high-quality development and economic transformation [1][2]. Group 1: Investment and Progress - As of May 29, 2025, the Pinglu Canal project has completed an investment of 54.38 billion yuan, accounting for 74.8% of the total project investment [1]. - Key milestones include the successful grid connection of the Youth Hub Power Station and the completion of several bridges, indicating continuous progress in this century project [1]. Group 2: Economic Development Strategy - Guangxi aims to utilize its resource advantages and industrial foundation to focus on pillar industries that reflect its unique characteristics and have significant scale and driving force [2]. - The Pinglu Canal construction is seen as a major opportunity to enhance regional economic development by creating urban clusters and corridors based on comprehensive transportation [2]. - The canal will connect the Xijiang Golden Waterway to the Beibu Gulf International Gateway Port, significantly shortening the inland shipping route by over 560 kilometers, thus alleviating navigation pressure downstream [2]. Group 3: Sustainable Development and Innovation - The historical development of the ancient Silk Road provides insights into sustainable development, emphasizing the importance of water in determining the scale of oases and industrial growth [3]. - The integration of "Artificial Intelligence +" into various industries is crucial for Guangxi's economic development, promoting traditional industry upgrades and enhancing resilience in the industrial chain [4]. - The construction of the Pinglu Canal is expected to facilitate the growth of new industries, including information technology, new energy vehicles, and high-end equipment manufacturing, contributing to a modern industrial system [4]. Group 4: Trade and Regional Cooperation - The completion of the Pinglu Canal will open a new maritime trade route between the southwestern region and ASEAN, enhancing trade efficiency and strengthening economic ties [5]. - Guangxi is positioned as a strategic hub for trade with ASEAN under frameworks like RCEP and the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0, promoting cultural and economic exchanges [5]. - The focus on creating a unified and open market system will drive high-quality development of the canal economy, leveraging the region's unique characteristics for broader economic engagement [5].