Xi'an's foreign trade value reached 237.44 billion yuan ($33.29 billion) from January to July, indicating a 15.4 percent increase compared to the previous year.
In the first half of the year, Xi'an has made high-quality development as a top priority, with overall economic operation under pressure but progressing steadily.
In the first half of this year, the foreign trade value of Xi'an amounted to 203.86 billion yuan ($28.03 billion), marking a 12.6-percent increase from the same period last year.
The Xi'an area of the China (Shaanxi) Pilot Free Trade Zone FTZ saw many achievements, establishing itself as a crucial component of Xi'an's opening-up and high-quality development.
On June 21, the Xi'an municipal bureau of statistics released a report detailing the economic performance of Xi'an from January to May.
From January to April, the total value of foreign trade in Xi'an reached 135.05 billion yuan ($18.66 billion), marking an 8-percent increase compared to the previous year.
In the first quarter of this year, Xi'an has made concerted efforts to stabilize its industries, boost investment, and stimulate consumption, leading to a smooth start in economic operations.
The China (Shaanxi) Pilot Free Trade Zone (FTZ) celebrated its 7th anniversary on April 1. Since its establishment, it has both served and integrated into the national development strategy.