On February 25th, the 6th session of the 7th People's Congress of Shenzhen opened. At the meeting, Shenzhen Mayor Qin Weizhong delivered a government work report. When reviewing the work of the past year, Qin Weizhong pointed out that Shenzhen has vigorously implemented the Ten Major Plans for High Quality Development, successfully completed the annual main goals and tasks set by the Fifth Session of the Seventh People's Congress of Shenzhen, and achieved new positive results in building a more globally influential economic center city and a modern international metropolis. In 2024, the gross domestic product of Shenzhen will reach 3.68 trillion yuan, with a growth rate of 5.8%, ranking among the top in China's large and medium-sized cities; The total output value of Shenzhen's industrial enterprises above designated size reached 5.4 trillion yuan, and the added value of industrial enterprises above designated size increased by 9.7%, reaching a new high in nearly 13 years. The total output value and industrial added value of industrial enterprises above designated size have achieved the "double first" ranking among cities in China for three consecutive years; Fixed assets investment and total retail sales of consumer goods both exceeded 1 trillion yuan; The total import and export volume of foreign trade reached 4.5 trillion yuan, an increase of 16.4%, ranking first among cities in China in terms of total volume, and achieving "32 consecutive championships" in exports. In addition, the added value of strategic emerging industries in Shenzhen increased by 10.5%, accounting for 42.3% of the regional gross domestic product, and the development of new quality productivity is flourishing; The R&D investment of the whole society reached 223.66 billion yuan, an increase of 18.9%, maintaining double-digit growth for nine consecutive years, and the total amount jumped to the second place in national cities, taking scientific and technological innovation to a new level. Qin Weizhong stated that 2025 marks the end of the 14th Five Year Plan and the 45th anniversary of the establishment of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone. Doing a good job in this year's work is of great significance. The main expected goals for Shenzhen's economic and social development this year are: a 5.5% increase in the city's gross domestic product, a 3.0% increase in local general public budget revenue, synchronous growth of residents' income and economic growth, a 2% increase in consumer prices, and the creation of 200000 new jobs, striving for better results in actual work. This year, Shenzhen will focus on ten aspects of work: expanding domestic demand in all aspects, stabilizing external demand, consolidating and enhancing the sustained upward trend of the economy; Persist in leading the development of new quality productive forces with technological innovation, accelerate the construction of a modern industrial system with Shenzhen characteristics and advantages; Adhere to the integrated promotion of education development, technological innovation, and talent cultivation, and accelerate the construction of an industrial technology innovation center with global influence; Firmly establish and practice the concept of people's cities, continuously improve the modernization level of planning, construction, and governance of mega cities; Give full play to the driving role of economic system reform, to further deepen reform comprehensively and stimulate the vitality of high-quality development; Implementing the new positioning of "one point, two places" in the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area, and serving the coordinated development of the whole province and the whole country with greater efforts; Accelerate the comprehensive green transformation of economic and social development, and focus on building a sustainable development pioneer that promotes harmonious coexistence between humans and nature; Take on the new cultural mission of the new era and demonstrate Shenzhen's sense of responsibility in building modern civilization of the Chinese nation; Adhere to the principle of putting the people first, pay attention to tangible and visible aspects, and create a benchmark for the happiness of the "Seven Excellencies of People's Livelihood" with leading demonstration standards; Unswervingly adhere to and strengthen the comprehensive leadership of the Party, and continuously improve the efficiency and service level of government governance. It is reported that the conference will last for 3 days and will conclude on February 27th. (New Society)