China's State Council executive meeting on Feb 10 approved an action plan to stabilize foreign investment in 2025.
The general economy of Xi'an remained stable with continued growth in 2024, according to the city's bureau of statistics. The city's total GDP reached 1.33 trillion yuan ($182.48 billion), an increase of 4.6 percent compared to the previous year.
This year, Xi'an has seen a significant rise in the export of its "new trio" products, including electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries and photovoltaic (PV) products, while emerging sectors like cross-border e-commerce and second-hand vehicle exports have grown rapidly.
According to the Shaanxi General Station of Exit and Entry Frontier Inspection, Xi'an port witnessed a significant surge in inbound and outbound traffic, reaching over 1.3 million people as of Dec 19, marking a 121-percent increase year over year.
In the first 11 months of this year, the China-Europe freight train (Xi'an) made 4,706 trips, a 26.8 percent year-on-year increase that secured its position as the top city nationwide for service volume.
Xi'an has pursued a digital economy strategy in recent years, utilizing new opportunities to build a competitive edge.