Economic Performance - In the first eight months of 2025, Sichuan's industrial added value increased by 7.2% year-on-year, surpassing the national average by 1 percentage point [3] - The total retail sales of consumer goods reached 1,876.14 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 5.7%, also exceeding the national average by 1.1 percentage points [3] Industry Growth - Out of 41 major industries, 35 reported year-on-year growth in added value, with notable increases in the automotive manufacturing sector (19.1%), electrical machinery and equipment manufacturing (15.2%), and computer, communication, and other electronic equipment manufacturing (14.3%) [3] - The chemical raw materials and products manufacturing sector grew by 13.2%, while the black metal smelting and rolling processing industry saw an increase of 11.6% [3] Industrial Product Output - Natural gas production increased by 12.1%, while electricity generation saw a slight decline of 0.6% [4] - Lithium-ion battery production surged by 54.1%, and industrial robots saw a growth of 51.8% [4] - Other significant increases included generator sets (41.6%), automotive production (35.5%), industrial boilers (26.7%), and liquid crystal display screens (24.8%) [4] Consumer Market Insights - The product sales rate for industrial enterprises was 95.0% [5] - In the consumer market, dining revenue reached 257.02 billion yuan, growing by 3.8%, while retail sales of goods totaled 1,619.12 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 6.0% [5] - Online retail sales through key enterprises reached 144.55 billion yuan, marking a significant growth of 25.9% [5] Investment Trends - Private investment in Sichuan increased by 1.7% in the first eight months, driven by improved business environments and initiatives to promote private capital participation in major projects [5]

Economic Growth - Sichuan's industrial added value increased by 7.2% year-on-year from January to August [1] - Among 41 major industries, 35 reported year-on-year growth in added value [1] Industry Performance - The automotive manufacturing industry saw a year-on-year increase of 19.1% in added value [1] - Electrical machinery and equipment manufacturing grew by 15.2% year-on-year [1] - Computer, communication, and other electronic equipment manufacturing increased by 14.3% [1] - Chemical raw materials and products manufacturing rose by 13.2% [1] - Black metal smelting and rolling industry grew by 11.6% [1] Industrial Product Output - Natural gas production increased by 12.1% year-on-year [1] - Smart watch production surged by 87.4% [1] - Lithium-ion battery output grew by 54.1% [1] - Industrial robot production rose by 51.8% [1] - Generator set output increased by 41.6% [1] - Automobile production grew by 35.5% [1] - Industrial boiler output increased by 26.7% [1] - LCD screen production rose by 24.8% [1] Fixed Asset Investment - Fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) increased by 0.9% year-on-year [1] - Primary industry investment grew by 12.4% [1] - Secondary industry investment increased by 7.9%, with industrial investment rising by 8.0% [1] Consumer Market - Total retail sales of consumer goods reached 1,876.14 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.7% [2] - Catering revenue was 257.02 billion yuan, growing by 3.8% year-on-year [2] - Retail sales of goods amounted to 1,619.12 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 6.0% [2]