Anhui's comprehensive start-up rate remains at the forefront of the country, and its foreign trade attractiveness in the western region is strong.

In April, China's various infrastructure projects steadily advanced, with road infrastructure being particularly active. The starting rate of road surface equipment remained high, and port equipment in the western region saw growth, with the starting rate of port equipment continuing to rise. Anhui's comprehensive starting rate was 71.31%, ranking first nationwide. In April, 15 provinces saw their comprehensive starting rates increase compared to the previous month. The climate in the Northeast region has fully warmed up, leading to the comprehensive start of various key infrastructure projects. Data shows that the level of opening up in the western region continues to improve, with free trade zones and comprehensive bonded zones continuously being refined, and the Western Land-Sea New Channel driving the rapid development of various city clusters. In April, the starting rate of port equipment in the western region was 43.04%, ranking first among the four major regions, and showing a 1.34% increase compared to the previous month. Despite the complex international trade situation, the port equipment in the western region still achieved growth against the trend, reflecting the gradual rise of the western region's position in international trade.