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29 Aug 2011
Neijiang ( Sichuan ) City Information

Major Economic Indicators (2010)

Land Area (km2) 5,386
Population (million) 4.3
GDP (RMB billion) 69
GDP Composition
Primary Industry 16.3%
Secondary Industry
(Industry & Contruction)		 60.8%
Tertiary Industry (Service) 22.9%
GDP Per Capita (RMB) 16,053
Unemployment Rate 4.0%
Fixed Asset Investment (RMB billion) 35.09
Utilized FDI (USD million) 46.37
Total Import & Export (USD million) N.A.
Export (USD million) 168
Import (USD million) N.A.
Sales of Consumer Goods (RMB billion) 20.2
Source Source: Neijiang Economic and Social Development Report 2010

   

 
Introduction
 

Neijiang is located in the southeast part of Sichuan Province, bordering Chongqing, the largest municipality in China. Neijiang covers an area of 5,386 sq km and has a population of 4.3 million.

Neijiang has a subtropical, humid, monsoon climate with plenty of rainfall and sunshine. The average temperature is 15-28°C, while the average annual precipitation is approximately 1,000 mm.

Neijiang is rich in mineral resources such as coal, natural gas, oil shale, limestone, sandstone, iron, potassium, and gold. Reserves of coking coal, limestone and quartz sand amount to 75.1 million tons, 108 million tons and 75.8 million tons, respectively.

Transportation in Neijiang is very convenient and mainly relies on highways and railways. All of the Chengdu-Chongqing Highways, Railways and Expressways run through the city.
 
Economic Features
 
Neijiang realized GDP of RMB 69 billion in 2010, representing a rise of 16.2% year on year. The city's GDP accounted for approximately 4.9% of Sichuan's total and ranked tenth in the province. The agricultural sector generated value-added output of RMB 11.2 billion in 2010, accounting for 16.3% of the city's GDP.

Neijiang is an industrial city. In 2010, value-added output of secondary industry (industry and construction), the largest contributor to the city's economy, amounted to RMB 41.9 billion, accounting for 60.8% of the city's total. In 2010, the industrial output from enterprises with designated size and above hit RMB 131 billion, rising 39.6% year on year.

Metallurgical materials, food and beverage manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, machinery and electricity power are the pillar industries of Neijiang. In 2010, these industries realized total industrial output of RMB 111.8billion, contributing 85.3% to the total of that from the enterprises with designated size and above in the city.

There is a famous listed company based in Neijiang, namely Sichuan Direction Photoelectricity<000757>, a company principally engaged in the manufacture and distribution of single-cylinder diesel engines and automobile parts. In 2009, the revenue of the company was 453 million.

In 2010, the service sector generated value-added output of RMB 15.8 billion, contributing 22.9% of the city's GDP. Retail and whole sales, the major contributor to the service sector, realized sales of RMB 20.2 billion, representing a rise of 18.7% compared to previous year.

The city's total export value amounted to US$168 million in 2010. Textiles, cashmere, glass products and equipment are the major export goods of Neijiang. Currently, Neijiang has traded with more than 68 countries and areas all over the world. South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, the U.S. and ASEAN member nations are the major export destinations of Neijiang's products.
 
Cultural Highlights
 

Neijiang has two thousand years of history. It is widely known as town of painting and calligraphy. Zhang Daqian, a traditional Chinese painting master, was born here in 1899.

In addition, Chuan Drama, Zizhong Puppetry, Chuangjiang Haozi, and Beiye Painting add to the cultural charm of Neijiang.
 
Tourist Attraction
 

Neijiang is rich in historical and cultural relics as well as beautiful natural scenery. Tourists should visit the Zhang Daqian Memorial, Jingning Temple, Dongxing Giant Buddha Temple, Shengshui Temple, Guyu Lake Scenery Area, Chuanshi Lake Scenery Area, Wen Temple, and Shengling Mountain Geography Park.

Jingning Temple, 17km from Weiyuan County, is the largest temple in southwestern China that combine Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism.

Neijiang has produced candied fruits for over three hundred years and so is known as "Sweet Town".

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