In the first quarter, despite the hazardous economic situation home and abroad and natural disasters, the overall economic situation in Ningbo maintains stable and the social undertakings are progressing steadily. In the period, the GDP of the city increases by 12% over the same period of the previous year, with a drop of 2.2 points over the same period of last year. According to Ningbo Statistic Bureau, the first industry, the second industry and the third industry increase by 1.7%、12.0%、12.9% respectively.