The GDP of Kunming in 2012 was 301.1 Billion RMB, a growth of 14.1% compared to 2011. Industrial added value increased to 100.8 Billion RMB, growing by 15.6%. Tobacco, the heavy mechanical industry, biological resources, information technology and tourism are the five major industries of the city. From a industry perspective,

value added in 2012 increased by 15.5% for the tobacco industry, metallurgical 18%, while the electrical and mechanical industries decreased by 2.2%. The Total retail sales of consumer goods were 149.38 Billion RMB, an increase of 17.5%. And per capita disposable income of urban residents increased 17% reaching 25,240 RMB. …
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