Highlights of 2017

GDP: In 2017, Fujian’s GDP reached some 3.23 trillion yuan ($467 billion), up 8.1 percent yearon-year. Its GDP per capita was 83,000 yuan, ranking it sixth in China. In the first half of this year, the province maintained stable economic growth, with its GDP and fixed assets investments increasing 8.2 percent and 13.4 percent, respectively.

Industries: Last year, the added value of the high-tech industry in Fujian province was up 12.5 percent. The added value of the service industry including logistics, finance, tourism accounted for 45.6 percent of the province’s GDP. In total, 40 3A logistics enterprises were added and the added value of logistics grew by 9 percent. The tourism industry’s revenue increased 29.2 percent thanks to the profound influence of its “Refreshing Fujian” tourism brand. This emerging industry has shown an upward trend of development with its industrial value surpassing 327.1 billion yuan, accounting for 11.5 percent of the province’s GDP.

Infrastructure: By the end of 2017, Fujian was operating 3,300 kilometers of railway, including 1,570 kilometers of high-speed railway. At the ports, 520 million tons of cargo was loaded and unloaded, with container throughput reaching 16 million TEUs.

Innovation: Fujian boasts more than 2,600 technological innovation platforms. The province also implemented its first batch of 18 innovation and reform measures across the region. Its electronic-certificate sharing initiative was listed as