There were 142 industrial projects undergoing construction in Harbin from January to May, an increase of 55 projects over the same period of last year, according to officials.

Investment in industrial fixed assets increased by 52.3 percent year-on-year, and industrial investment growth ranked first among the sub-provincial cities in China, according to information from the Harbin Industry and Information Bureau.

Meanwhile, industrial investment in the four traditional industries of equipment manufacturing, food, medicine and petrochemicals accounted for 55.7 percent of the city's total industrial investment, an increase of 50.4 percent.

In addition, the three districts of Pingfang, Daowai and Shuangcheng -- as well as the five county level cities of Yilan, Binxian, Bayan, Yanshou and Wuchang – during the period presented good investment conditions and their growth momentum was strong, officials added.