In 2013, the GDP of Chongqing’s reached 1265.7 Billion RMB, an increase of 12.3% compared to the previous year. Industrial output also increased to 1.84 Trillion RMB, up 13.8% over the previous period. Primary industries grew by 3.488 Billion RMB, a relatively small increase of 0.3%; however, the secondary industries increased by 12% to 135.78 Billion RMB, and tertiary industries by 163.23 Billion RMB, up 8%. In 2013 the city had 1,457 industrial enterprises turning over more than 20 Million RMB and total industrial output profits reached 85 Billion RMB, up 40% compared to the previous year. The city’s total retail sales of consumer goods reached 403.34 Billion RMB, an increase of 14% and per capita disposable income of its urban residents reached 23,968 RMB, up 12% on 2012. ….

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