Xi'an Selected as National Demonstration Zone for New Industrialization with Ambitious Investment Goals

Xi'an is the only city in Northwest China designated as a national demonstration zone for new industrialization. The city targets 120 billion yuan in industrial investment and 1.3 trillion yuan in total industrial output, focusing on advanced manufacturing and emerging industries like intelligent vehicles and semiconductors. Xi'an plans to enhance digital transformation via its 'artificial intelligence +' initiative and aims for 520 billion yuan in technology contract turnover by 2026, nurturing high-tech enterprises and 'Little Giant' companies.

Published Mar 21, 2026

Xi'an has been recognized as the sole city in Northwest China to establish a national demonstration zone for new industrialization. The city aims for 120 billion yuan in industrial investment and 1.3 trillion yuan in total industrial output value, with a focus on advanced manufacturing and sectors such as intelligent connected vehicles and semiconductors.

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Xi'an is implementing the 'artificial intelligence +' initiative to connect digital and real economies and is advancing industrial internet platforms. By 2026, the city targets 520 billion yuan in technology contract turnover and plans to grow its high-tech enterprises to over 3,000. Xi'an will enhance its implementation plan to ensure successful demonstration tasks.