Nanming unveils secret to urban industrial growth

Nanming district in Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province, is seizing the opportunities presented by the establishment of the Guizhou Nanming Economic Development Zone to prioritize new industrialization as a key driver of high-quality growth.

By fostering new engines, methods, and momentum for regional development, the district is positioning itself as a hub for cutting-edge industrial productivity.

Focusing on high-end, intelligent, and eco-friendly practices, Nanming is accelerating the development of key industries such as the electronic information manufacturing and biotech-based "food-medicine dual-use" sectors. The district is also utilizing scientific innovation and digital empowerment to build competitive urban industries, further upgrading its industrial landscape.

On Nov 5, a new chapter in Nanming's history began with the official approval of the Guizhou Nanming Economic Development Zone. According to a notice from the Guizhou Provincial Government, the development zone has been designated as a provincial-level economic zone, marking the start of a transformative era for urban industrial growth in Nanming.

The district's industrial achievements are already evident. From January to November, Nanming reported a total industrial output value of 24.93 billion yuan ($3.44 billion), with an added value of 5.80 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 4.3 percent. Industrial investment during the same period reached 3.79 billion yuan, a significant year-on-year increase of 39.9 percent.