On the morning of January 23rd, the second session of the 14th People's Congress of Guangdong Province opened at the Century Hall of the Baiyun International Conference Center in Guangzhou. The opening ceremony is presided over by Huang Chuping, Executive Chairman and Executive Chairman of the Presidium of the conference. Governor Wang Weizhong delivered a government work report to the conference. The report points out that this year, we conscientiously implemented the specific deployment of "1310" of the provincial party committee, and made solid strides in promoting the practice of Chinese path to modernization in Guangdong; Adhere to taking high-quality development as the path to modernization, gather forces from all aspects, and form a clear direction to promote high-quality development; We will resolutely shoulder the responsibility of being a major economic province and courageously take on major challenges. We will make every effort to compete in the economy, focus on projects, and promote development. The entire province's economy has rebounded and improved through overcoming difficulties. The report points out that in 2023, Guangdong's regional gross domestic product exceeded 13 trillion yuan, with a growth rate of 4.8%, ranking first in the country for 35 consecutive years. The added value of industrial enterprises above designated size exceeded 4 trillion yuan, an increase of 4.4%, and industrial investment maintained double-digit growth for 36 consecutive months. The number of operating entities in the province has exceeded 18 million, with a net increase of 1.728 million for the whole year. Among them, the number of individual industrial and commercial households has exceeded 10 million, and the number of enterprises has reached 7.8 million, accounting for 1/7 of the national total, showing a strong and dynamic momentum. The report points out that in 2023, we have mainly done the following work: firstly, deepen the construction of the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area in the new stage, effectively driving the comprehensive deepening of reform and opening up in the whole province; The second is to implement the "High quality Development Project of Hundred Counties, Thousand Towns, and Ten Thousand Villages" with the top efforts, opening up a new landscape of coordinated development between urban and rural areas; Thirdly, we will adhere to the principle of putting the real economy first, leading the manufacturing industry, and making significant progress in the construction of a modern industrial system; The fourth is to promote the construction of a strong province in education, science and technology innovation, and talent, and to unleash strong momentum through high-level technological self-reliance and self-improvement; Fifth, we will make every effort to expand domestic demand and stabilize external demand, and further enhance the dual circulation function of linking domestic and international markets; Sixth, we will strengthen the coordination between land and sea, promote mutual assistance between mountains and seas, and take significant steps in building a strong maritime province; Seventh, vigorously promote the ecological construction of green and beautiful Guangdong, and continuously improve the quality of the ecological environment; Eighth, we will make every effort to prevent and resolve major risks, and maintain overall social security and stability; Nine is to enrich the supply of high-quality culture, promote the prosperous development of cultural undertakings and industries; The tenth is to wholeheartedly implement the "Ten Major Projects for People's Livelihood", and steadily improve the quality of people's lives. The overall requirements for this year's government work are to fully implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Second Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee, and the Central Economic Work Conference, focus on implementing the specific deployment of the Provincial Party Committee's "1310", strengthen the comprehensive leadership and construction of the Party, adhere to the overall tone of seeking progress while maintaining stability, fully, accurately, and comprehensively implement the new development concept, serve and integrate into the new development pattern, focus on promoting high-quality development, and comprehensively deepen reform and opening up, We will promote self-reliance in high-level science and technology, expand domestic demand as a whole and deepen supply side structural reform, coordinate new urbanization and overall rural revitalization, coordinate high-quality development and high-level security, continue to promote the effective improvement of the economy in quality and reasonable growth in quantity, improve people's well-being, maintain social stability, and strive to take the lead in promoting Chinese path to modernization. The main expected target for economic and social development this year is a 5% increase in regional GDP