Hechi, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region received investments totaling 33.6 billion yuan ($5.3 billion) in 2017, a year-on-year increase of 11.6 percent, official data showed.

The news was announced at the investment promotion meeting held on April 2. The conference summarized investment work in 2017 and discussed policies and plans for 2018.

Various investment activities organized by all counties, districts and industrial parks have yielded strong results. They have contributed to the economic and social development of Hechi by ensuring steady growth and enacting structural reforms, according to Wei Zhaohui, executive vice mayor of Hechi.

Wei also pointed out that departments should pay close attention to the quality and profitability of investment projects when inviting investment, ensuring all projects help with the industrial transformation and competitiveness of the city.

She urged the investment promotion committee to strengthen coordination in investment activities and improve regulations for all parties by cooperating with other departments.

Hechi signed 63 projects with investors from Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan and other areas at a promotion meeting during the 14th China-ASEAN Expo in 2017. [Photo/people.com.cn]