Economic Overview - The GDP of Ziyang reached 53.01 billion yuan in the first half of the year, with a year-on-year growth of 7.0% [2] - The industrial added value above designated size increased by 15.8%, outperforming the provincial average by 8.5 percentage points, ranking fourth in the province [2] Industrial Performance - The textile and apparel industry grew by 70.4%, general equipment manufacturing by 56.2%, and computer, communication, and other electronic equipment manufacturing by 108.3% [2] - The production of railway locomotives increased by 130.8% year-on-year [2] Market Expansion and Production Growth - CRRC Ziyang Company reported a 44% increase in locomotive deliveries compared to the same period last year, driven by strong market expansion efforts [2] - The production of lithium-ion batteries, traditional Chinese medicine, beverage alcohol, and steel structures also saw significant increases of 31.9%, 71.5%, 14.5%, and 26.4% respectively [2] Investment in Manufacturing - Manufacturing investment in Ziyang grew by 23.2%, exceeding the provincial average growth rate by 14.9 percentage points, ranking fourth in the province [2] - The new high-end aluminum alloy profile base in Lezhi has secured orders worth 530 million yuan, with eight production lines operating at full capacity [2] Natural Gas Industry Development - The cumulative natural gas production in the Gaoshiti block exceeded 20 billion cubic meters, with daily production exceeding 12 million cubic meters [3] - New projects in the natural gas sector are expected to enhance production capacity by over 30% [3] Key Industry Growth - All five major industries in Ziyang achieved positive growth, with clean energy, electronic information, and equipment manufacturing maintaining growth rates above 20% [3] - The implementation of three-year action plans for key industries such as aerospace and healthcare is underway to strengthen the industrial chain [3]