In 2008 the province’s economy has maintained steady and rapid growth

According to Jiangsu Province Bureau of Statistics, National Bureau of Statistics Bureau of Jiangsu investigate the latest “in Jiangsu Province in 2008 National Economic and Social Development Statistical Bulletin” shows that in 2008 the province’s economy has maintained steady and rapid growth. Preliminary accounting, the province’s GDP exceeded three trillion yuan, an increase of about 12.5%. Among them, the first, second and tertiary industry increased by 4.0%, 12.9% and 12.7%. Well-developed agriculture, crop planting structure adjustment, the annual grain area of 5,267,000 hectares, more than the previous year 52,000 hectares; cotton area of 300,000 hectares, 26,000 hectares reduction.