In 2004, Nanhai district firmly grasped the development opportunity, fostered a sound and scientific view of development, acted attentively to make clear the self-role and adjust the position accordingly, sort out the clews to development, pushed forward all the reforms boldly and resolutely, brushed aside the obstacles existing in course of urbanization, gradually felt its way forward to blaze a trial for an efficient and harmonious development, fulfilled a continuous and rapid economic growth, a vigorous progress of various social undertakings and an even more well-off daily life of common people to enter into a new stage of urbanization.

『 Three Strategies Propel a Rapid Economic Growth 』
In 2004, three strategies - Industries Prosper the Whole District, Brands Set the Pace, East and West Block were thoroughly carried out in Nanhai district, which led to a strong rise to economy featuring major economic indexes that were beyond expectation.

Investments on Fixed Assets Accomplished		Direct USE OF Foreign Funds

『 Breakthrough Achieved in Attracting Investments from Overseas and Investments on Fixed Assets 』
In 2004, the total volume of attracting investment from overseas amounted 23.4 Billion Yuan. Actual direct use of foreign funds USD 0.453 Billion, an increase of 45.6 percent over the number of the same period last year; an investment on fixed assets of 17.8 Billion Yuan achieved, an increase of 25.6 percent.

『 Further Perfection of Urban Infrastructure Completed 』
In 2004, aiming at the construction of Foshan at large as a modern megalopolis, Nanhai district increased the investments and efforts to complete various urban infrastructure construction for further perfection, actively developed public facilities, absorbed the talented person from all over the country, created a good environment for people to open up business, making the city even more beautiful and attractive.

In 2004, the income of urban and rural residents was increased remarkably and the quality of life was upgraded steadily.