Core Insights - The 2025 County Economic Innovation Development Forum was held in Beijing, where the report on high-quality development of county economies in China and the list of the top 100 counties were released, with three cities from Liaoning province making the list: Dalian Wafangdian, Anshan Haicheng, and Dalian Zhuanghe [1] Group 1: Dalian Wafangdian - Wafangdian is recognized as the "Bearing Capital of China," with a robust development of local specialty industries [2] - The city is accelerating industrial transformation and upgrading, reporting a total investment of 1.55 billion yuan across 40 technology transformation projects [3] - Modern agriculture is thriving, with a grain planting area of 1.066 million acres and a total grain output of 600 million jin [3] - The city has established a modern agricultural industry union model, becoming a typical case in the province [4] - The local government is improving the business environment with 54 measures for quality enhancement and expanding services [4][5] Group 2: Anshan Haicheng - Haicheng is known as the "World Magnesium Capital" and "China's Talc Town," focusing on a strong city plan for industrial, technological, ecological, and welfare development [6][7] - The city achieved a GDP of 72.66 billion yuan in 2024, marking a significant growth milestone [7] - Haicheng is building a modern industrial system and enhancing its economic strength through various initiatives, including the establishment of an industrial revitalization research institute [7][8] Group 3: Dalian Zhuanghe - Zhuanghe is focusing on developing a "green economy" centered on clean energy, with significant projects in offshore wind power and nuclear energy [9][10] - The city has established a clean energy installed capacity of 1.8 million kilowatts, with investments exceeding 25.1 billion yuan [10] - Zhuanghe is also developing a "blue economy" leveraging its rich marine resources, with a focus on modern marine ranching and seafood processing [11] - The agricultural sector is being enhanced with high-standard farmland construction and modern ecological agriculture practices, achieving an agricultural output value of 30.36 billion yuan in 2024 [12]

Core Insights - The first Dalian Sea Cucumber (Spring) Harvest Festival and the fourth Wafangdian Sea Cucumber Harvest Festival opened on May 16, 2025, highlighting the significance of Dalian sea cucumbers in the local marine culture and economic vitality [1] - Wafangdian city is recognized as a geographical indication product in China, with a comprehensive quality traceability system established for sea cucumbers, ensuring safety and quality from breeding to harvesting [1] Group 1 - Dalian sea cucumbers are known for their superior quality due to the unique marine environment at latitude 39 degrees north, which provides rich natural feed and clean seawater [1] - The local government has implemented 21 quality standards covering water quality, feed, and breeding density, allowing for traceability of each sea cucumber [1] - The festival featured live demonstrations of deep-sea harvesting by divers and offered an immersive experience with fresh seafood tasting [1] Group 2 - During the event, four financial institutions, including Agricultural Bank, signed agreements to establish financial support service stations for sea cucumber farmers [2] - Agricultural Bank introduced products like "facility loans" to meet the financial needs of farmers, injecting capital into the industry [2] - Financial service points were set up in key areas such as Xietun and Changxing Island to provide comprehensive financial services to the aquaculture sector [2]