Chengdu does not rely on a single primary industry but instead features a highly diversified economy led by the tertiary (service) sector, which accounts for approximately 69% of its GDP as of 2024. The city's economic strength is built upon several key "pillar industries," most notably electronic information, which includes major manufacturing for products like iPads and Intel microchips, alongside automobile manufacturing, machinery, food and beverage processing, and pharmaceuticals. Additionally, Chengdu has established itself as a critical financial, logistics, and high-tech hub for Western China, supported by a booming tourism sector centered on its world-famous giant panda research base and its status as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy. The "Chengdu Manufacturing 2025 Plan" further emphasizes its growth in advanced manufacturing areas such as aviation, aerospace, and new energy.