An aerial view of Nansha district. [Photo/WeChat account: gz_nanshafabu]

With policy effects rapidly taking hold, the economy of Nansha district, Guangzhou in South China's Guangdong province got off to a good start in the first quarter of this year.

The gross regional product (GRP) of Nansha district exceeded 51.9 billion yuan ($7.1 billion), representing a 4-percent year-on-year growth at constant prices, according to official statistics.

The breakdown shows that the value added in the primary industry increased by 619 million yuan, up by 1.3 percent; the secondary industry saw an increase of 21.1 billion yuan, a 1.6-percent rise; and the tertiary industry contributed 30.17 billion yuan, marking a significant 5.7-percent growth.

Nansha's agricultural production performed well in the first quarter of this year, with a notable increase in specialty agricultural products, leading to a total agricultural output value of 19.99 billion yuan, up by 2.9 percent year-on-year.

The industrial sector also showed growth, with the total industrial output value of large-scale industries in Nansha increasing by 5.8 percent year-on-year.

In the service sector, driven by major events like the 2025 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Lantern Festival, the cultural, sports, and entertainment industries maintained a high growth rate, with operating income increasing by 45.5 percent year-on-year.

Fixed asset investment in Nansha grew by 10.3 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of this year, ranking third in the city in terms of growth rate.