Core Insights - Liuzhou's economy showed positive growth in the first half of 2025, with a GDP of 145.663 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 7.0%, surpassing the overall growth rate of Guangxi province [1] Economic Performance - The industrial sector experienced accelerated upgrades, with the added value of industrial enterprises above designated size increasing by 10.0%, and the equipment manufacturing sector's added value growing by 20.5%, while high-tech manufacturing surged by 42.0% [1] - The service industry rebounded strongly, with an added value increase of 8.1%, and profit-making service industries saw a significant rise of 21.5% [1] - Foreign trade exhibited rapid growth, with total import and export volume reaching 21.72 billion yuan, marking a 27.6% increase, and high-tech product exports skyrocketing by 207% [1] Consumer and Investment Trends - The consumer market remained active, with total retail sales of consumer goods increasing by 2.8%, particularly driven by significant growth in telecommunications equipment and home appliances, which rose by 42.3% and 37.7% respectively [1] - Investment structure improved, with high-tech manufacturing investment increasing by 40.5% [1] Income and Employment - Residents' income showed steady growth, with per capita disposable income reaching 20,754 yuan, a nominal increase of 5.1% [1] - The employment situation remained generally stable, with 26,700 new urban jobs created [1]