Vital Statistics (2006)
GDP: RMB 275 billion
GDP Per Capita: RMB 25,167
Per Capita Disposable Income of Urban Residents: RMB12,789
Economic Growth Rate: 13.8 %
Population: 5.73 million (urban)-5.31 million (rural) (2006)
FDI: US$0.76 billion
Annual Average Wage: RMB 22,564
Government Effectiveness Rating: 64th
2006 Chinese Cities Competitive Rating: 32nd
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Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan, is the cultural, industrial and transport hub at the heart of a massive, fertile, agricultural plain in southwestern China. The city has a history that spans back more than 3,000 years. The 4th largest city in China, behind only Beijing, Shanghai and Chongqing in terms of population, the city is fast becoming known the world over for its booming IT sector and highly-skilled workforce, which has lured giants like Intel, Motorola, Nokia, Siemens, Alcatel and Ericsson to name a few. Chengdu GDP/GDP Per Capita (2000-2006) Foreign Trade and Cultural Ties
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