In the first half of 2025, Beijing's investment maintained a robust growth rate that ranked among the cities with the highest growth rates in China. The amount increased by 14.1 percent year on year, outpacing the national average by 11.3 percentage points. The growth rate ranked third nationwide and retained its top position in eastern China.

Key projects showed remarkable progress. Among the 120 major municipal-level engineering projects scheduled to commence this year, 73 projects moved into the construction phase, with six originally planned for later quarters starting ahead of schedule, both showing the highest numbers in their respective regards for the same period in recent years. All 320 major projects at both the municipal and district levels started construction in the first half of the year.

Industrial investment stood out. Equipment purchases by key enterprises accelerated, and the construction of computing infrastructure picked up pace. Investment in the software and information services sector surged by 157 percent, providing tangible support for Beijing to become a global leader in the field of artificial intelligence. Investment in key industries contributed over 80 percent to the city's total investment growth, accounting for 31.5 percent of all investment — a four-percentage-point increase from the end of 2024. The city's investment structure was further optimized, laying a stronger foundation for sustained development.

(Source: Beijing Evening News)