Guiyang and Gui'an accelerate digital economy growth through strategic investment

Guiyang City and Gui'an New Area recently hosted a digital economy development conference, emphasizing the strengthening of computing power, data, applications, and industrial capabilities as a means to drive high-quality digital economy growth.

From January to August, the region welcomed 58 new digital economy projects, with a total investment of 17.96 billion yuan ($2.51 billion), injecting strong momentum into the local economy. The Guiyang bureau of investment promotion compiled a list of 158 target AI enterprises, covering foundational, technical, and application layers, and aligned them with regional offices to enable precise investment matching. An AI-focused industry investment plan was also developed.

During the Big Data Expo 2025, the Guiyang-Gui'an investment team achieved significant results. Prior to the event, the information of over 410 companies, 137 exhibitors, and 62 events was collected and submitted to local offices for targeted engagement. At the expo, the investment team engaged directly with exhibitors to explore company development, products, real-world applications, and potential collaboration opportunities.

By the conclusion of the expo, 96 projects were included in the investment result statistics, with signed contracts totaling 22.05 billion yuan, further solidifying Guiyang and Gui'an's position as a hub for the high-quality growth of the digital economy.