Hengyang held a meeting on November 5 to review economic performance in the first three quarters of 2026 and set priorities for the remainder of the year. Zhu Jian, secretary of the CPC Hengyang Municipal Committee, addressed the meeting, which was chaired by Mayor Liu Zhongjie.

Zhu said the city's economy had maintained steady growth while improving the quality of development. He called for closer analysis of economic indicators and comparisons with other regions to assess Hengyang's position and guide decisions. Efforts should support both immediate targets and long-term development, he said.

He urged officials to strengthen Party leadership over economic work, improve coordination and deliver tangible results for residents. Priorities set earlier in the year, including improving the business environment, developing the workforce and reforming high-tech zones, must be followed through. Responsibilities should be clearly assigned, with officials working on the ground to identify and resolve problems.

While pursuing annual targets, Hengyang will also prepare for 2027. Zhu called for identifying model enterprises and projects that could double their scale of operations at existing sites, overhauling investment promotion assessment and accelerating project development through coordination among municipal and county authorities and industrial parks.

Other priorities include expanding and upgrading services, supporting more enterprises to meet the thresholds for inclusion in official business statistics, and helping established resource recycling companies expand while fostering new ones. Zhu also stressed the need to safeguard public safety and stability.

Liu called for stronger industrial growth drivers, measures to stimulate effective demand and better services for businesses. He urged departments to complete this year's tasks while preparing for a strong start next year.

Translator: Jing