Economic Overview - In the first half of 2025, Jilin Province's GDP reached 682.33 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 5.7%, an increase of 0.2 percentage points compared to the first quarter [1] - The industrial sector showed steady progress, with the added value of above-scale industries growing by 7.8%, surpassing the national average by 1.4 percentage points [1] Agricultural Sector - The agricultural, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery sectors saw an overall growth, with an added value of 37.48 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 4.3%, which is 0.4 percentage points higher than the national average [1] - Specific growth rates for major agricultural products included 7.0% for crops, 10.2% for forestry, 3.6% for animal husbandry, and 9.6% for fisheries [1] Industrial Sector - The equipment manufacturing industry experienced a significant increase, with an added value growth of 19.5%, accounting for 10.9% of the province's above-scale industrial output [2] - Key industries such as information technology, pharmaceuticals, and electricity production achieved double-digit growth rates of 21.5%, 16.8%, and 10.3% respectively [1] Service Sector - The service sector's added value grew by 5.6%, contributing 63.8% to the province's GDP, with a contribution rate increase of 11.3 percentage points compared to the first quarter [2] - The information transmission, software, and IT services sectors saw a growth of 7.2%, while scientific research and technical services grew by 13.0% [2] Investment and Consumption - Fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) increased by 1.0%, with the second industry investment rising by 8.8% and the third industry by 1.9% [3] - The total retail sales of consumer goods reached 211.72 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year growth of 4.8%, with significant increases in furniture and home appliances retail sales [3]

Group 1 - In the first quarter of this year, Gansu Province's industrial added value above designated size grew by 11% year-on-year, ranking second in the country [1] - The non-ferrous metals and electricity industries made significant contributions, driving industrial growth by 4.4 and 2.3 percentage points, respectively [1] - Key industrial products such as gold, lead, refined copper, nickel, and integrated circuits experienced double-digit growth, with natural gas production increasing by 89.3%, the highest in the country [1] Group 2 - The non-ferrous metal industry accounts for 25.5% of Gansu's total industrial output, with the "Jinbailanwu Non-ferrous Metal Cluster" selected as a national advanced manufacturing cluster for 2024 [1] - Recently, 29 projects, including a 12,000-ton ultra-fine high-purity metal powder material project, were signed with a total investment of 10.5 billion yuan [1] - A nickel-based alloy advanced material production line project with a capacity of 10,000 tons is under construction, expected to produce high-temperature corrosion-resistant alloys and pure nickel for various industries [1] Group 3 - The petrochemical industry is the largest pillar industry in Gansu, projected to account for 29.7% of the province's industrial output in 2024 [2] - Gansu is focusing on the high-end, intelligent, and green development of the petrochemical industry through various strategies, including integrated chain strengthening and green expansion [2] - In the first quarter, Lanzhou Petrochemical Company produced 409,000 tons of ethylene, an increase of 17,000 tons year-on-year, and new material output reached 171,000 tons, up by 9.3% [2] Group 4 - Gansu is a significant base for new energy and new energy equipment manufacturing, with 1.606 million kilowatts of new energy added to the grid in the first quarter [2] - The total installed capacity of new energy reached 65.97 million kilowatts, with a 12.4% increase in new energy generation [2] - By the end of March, Gansu's external electricity delivery from new energy reached 8.848 billion kilowatt-hours, a year-on-year increase of 71.55% [2]

Group 1 - The four major municipalities in China (Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, and Chongqing) are experiencing a population crisis in 2024, with no growth in their resident populations [2][7] - Beijing's resident population is projected to be 21.83 million by the end of 2024, a decrease of 26,000 from the previous year [3] - Shanghai's resident population is expected to be 24.80 million, with a reduction of 71,900, marking the largest decline among major cities [4] - Chongqing's population is forecasted to be 31.90 million, down by 9,600, following a significant drop of 219,100 in 2023, the highest in the country [5] - Tianjin's population remains stable at 13.64 million, showing no growth [6] Group 2 - The overall population growth in key cities has significantly slowed down, moving away from rapid growth patterns seen in the past [10] - Shenzhen and Guangzhou are currently leading in population growth, contrasting with the declines in the four major municipalities [9] - The average annual population increase for Shenzhen from 2010 to 2020 was over 700,000, while current growth has dropped to below 200,000 [11][12] - From 2021 to 2024, only the four major municipalities have shown negative population growth [14] Group 3 - Beijing and Shanghai are categorized as one type of municipality, while Tianjin and Chongqing are classified as another, with differing population dynamics [18] - The population decline in Beijing and Shanghai is attributed to self-imposed population caps, with Beijing actively relocating non-capital functions [19][20] - In contrast, Tianjin and Chongqing have implemented talent attraction initiatives, such as Tianjin's "Haihe Talent Plan," but still face population declines [23][24] Group 4 - Tianjin's population decline is primarily due to industrial adjustments, with a significant reliance on outdated industries [28][37] - The city's industrial structure is heavily weighted towards traditional sectors, with new industries contributing less than 20% to industrial profits [33] - The natural population decrease in Tianjin is exacerbated by a birth rate of 4.47‰ and a death rate of 7.04‰ in 2023, leading to a natural growth rate of -2.57‰ [39] Group 5 - Chongqing's population decline is influenced by a high rural population with low income levels, leading to a weak population competitiveness [51][59] - The city has a significant rural demographic, with 933,020 residents in rural areas as of 2022, contributing to out-migration [52][54] - Despite a population decrease, Chongqing's automotive industry saw a 26.7% increase in value added in 2023, indicating potential for economic growth [71]