Economic Growth - The GDP of Fangchenggang City increased from 75.2 billion in 2020 to 116.8 billion in 2024, with an average growth rate of 8.1% over the past four years, surpassing national and regional averages [1] - Per capita GDP rose from 73,000 in 2020 to nearly 110,000 in 2024, maintaining the highest level in Guangxi [1] Industrial Development - Fangchenggang has established a modern industrial system centered on steel, non-ferrous metals, energy, food and medicine, and new materials [1] - The city's steel industry output has exceeded 100 billion, making it the second city in Guangxi with a single trillion-level industry [2] - The Fangchenggang Economic Development Zone has ranked first in industrial output value in the region for nine consecutive years, with a total output value exceeding 200 billion in 2023 [1][2] Infrastructure and Connectivity - Fangchenggang is developing a modern comprehensive transportation network, enhancing its role as a key city in the Belt and Road Initiative and the Western Land-Sea New Corridor [2] - The city has 59 berths capable of handling over 10,000 tons, with port throughput expected to exceed 200 million tons by 2025 [2] - The total foreign trade import and export volume is projected to grow from 70.96 billion at the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan to 128.21 billion by 2024, with a year-on-year growth of 41.4% in the first half of this year [2] Reform and Innovation - Fangchenggang has made significant progress in reform and opening up, establishing an international medical open pilot zone and hosting major international medical innovation cooperation forums [3] - The city has implemented a cross-border medical rescue mechanism, successfully treating over 60,000 patients [3] Social Welfare - The city invested nearly 50 million in education, achieving high evaluation rates for quality and balanced compulsory education [3] - The water quality and air quality in Fangchenggang have consistently ranked high, with 100% compliance in drinking water source standards and seven consecutive years of "excellent" air quality ratings [3]