Wudang reports economic, social progress over past 5 years

The 12th Congress of the CPC Wudang District was held from Oct 23 to 25, where it was revealed that the district's gross domestic product (GDP) rose from 20.44 billion yuan ($3.07 billion) to 24.91 billion yuan over the past five years, while industry's share of GDP remained at around 33 percent.

During the past five years, the district's permanent resident population grew from 336,600 to 373,900. Per capita disposable income reached 51,285 yuan for urban residents and 28,738 yuan for rural residents.

Wudang maintained a favorable natural environment, with forest coverage reaching 54.11 percent, the highest in Guiyang, and good air quality recorded on more than 98 percent of days. Its under-forest economy expanded to more than 270,000 mu (18,000 hectares), generating 2.02 billion yuan in output across the entire industrial chain.

The district has made progress in industrial development. Wudang Economic Development Zone was designated a national-level green industrial park, China Zhenhua Xinyun Electronic Components Co in Wudang was recognized as a national-level manufacturing champion in a single product category, and AVIC Liyuan Hydraulic was named a national-level green factory.

Over the next five years, Wudang plans to further develop its industrial, cultural tourism, and ecological sectors, promote urban-rural integration, upgrade its industrial structure, and raise residents' incomes and quality of life.