Jin Xiangjun, governor of Shanxi province, delivers the government work report on Friday at the third session of the 14th Shanxi Provincial People's Congress. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin/chinadaily.com.cn]
Shanxi province aims to achieve a GDP growth of approximately 5 percent and a fixed asset investment growth of over 6 percent in 2025, Governor Jin Xiangjun said.
While delivering the government work report at the third session of the 14th Shanxi Provincial People's Congress, which opened on Friday, Jin highlighted that Shanxi plans to construct 130 intelligent coal mines in 2025 to promote the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation as well as the new energy system and modern industrial system.
As a major coal-producing province, Shanxi will continue to advance the storage and production of unconventional natural gas.
In 2024, the province's coal production stabilized at around 1.3 billion metric tons.
"Shanxi has adhered to developing new quality productive forces according to local conditions and deepening the comprehensive reform pilot work of the energy revolution," said Jin. "The province completed the construction of 268 intelligent coal mines in 2024, maintaining its leading position nationwide."
"In 2024, the advanced coal production capacity accounted for 83 percent of the whole industry in Shanxi, and unconventional natural gas production exceeded 16.5 billion cubic meters, with a growth rate of 12.7 percent."
The province will continue to accelerate the construction of wind power and photovoltaic projects, as well as promote the development of the entire industry chain of hydrogen energy, ammonia energy and methanol.
Deputies to the 14th Shanxi Provincial People's Congress listen carefully to the government work report delivered by Governor Jin Xiangjun on Friday at the third session of the 14th Shanxi Provincial People's Congress. [Photo by Zhu Xingxin/chinadaily.com.cn]
He also said that Shanxi aims to achieve a clean energy installation ratio of over 50 percent, efficiently utilizing geothermal energy, new energy and clean energy.
Jin also mentioned that Shanxi has continued to promote the deep integration of culture and tourism, planning the "Follow Wukong to Travel in Shanxi" activity to attract visitors and keep the cultural tourism market booming.
Shanxi's tourism popularity has increased since the domestically produced game Black Myth: Wukong launched in August. The game features locations inspired by the province's grottoes, temples, ancient buildings, sculptures and murals.
Shanxi completed the country's largest tourism road network in October with a total length of 13,000 kilometers covering 5,630 villages to realize rural vitalization, accelerate transformation and development, and build an internationally renowned cultural tourism destination.
"The project can greatly enhance the integration function of three tourism routes along the three landmark attractions — the Yellow River, the Great Wall and the Taihang Mountains — connecting 531 cultural heritage sites and 976 scenic spots," he said.
