Core Viewpoint - Guiyang has been recognized as a second-tier city in the "2025 New First-Tier City Charm Rankings," marking its continuous presence in this category for ten years since the rankings were first introduced in 2016 [1] Economic Development - In 2024, Guiyang's GDP reached 577.41 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 6.0%, positioning it among the top provincial capital cities in terms of growth rate [12] - The industrial sector showed robust performance, with a 9.7% increase in the added value of industrial enterprises above designated size, contributing 31.1% to GDP growth [12] Key Industries - Guiyang has developed significant industrial capabilities, including: - Electronics: China Zhinhua has become a major electronic components base, while Hisense is approaching a valuation of 10 billion [14] - New Energy Vehicles: Production exceeded 100,000 units, contributing over 92% to the province's automotive manufacturing [14] - Phosphate and Chemical Industry: Established the largest phosphate fertilizer production base in the country [14] - Aluminum Processing: Recognized as the largest base for deep processing of aluminum resources in the province [14] - Health and Pharmaceuticals: Jianxing Pharmaceutical has become the leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in the province [14] Population Growth - Guiyang experienced a population increase of 199,600 in 2024, the highest in the country, surpassing cities like Shenzhen and Chengdu [18] - The resident population grew from 4.62 million in 2015 to 6.60 million in 2024, averaging an annual increase of nearly 200,000 [18] Talent Attraction - The city has implemented "zero-threshold" household registration policies and 24/7 service for household registration, offering various subsidies for housing, entrepreneurship, and job placement [20] - Guiyang was recognized as a "talent-friendly city" and ranked among the top 50 cities for talent development in a recent report [20] Cultural and Tourism Development - In 2024, Guiyang hosted numerous cultural events, including 217 street music concerts and 17 music festivals, achieving record highs in tourist numbers and spending [21] - The city has diversified its consumption landscape, creating national night-time cultural and tourism consumption zones and introducing 248 new retail stores [23]