Core Insights - The report by Pangu Think Tank emphasizes the strategic importance of developing "China's Great Hinterland" as a national strategy, suggesting that it should be clearly defined in the "14th Five-Year Plan" [1] - The report highlights significant population trends, with Chengdu's resident population projected to reach 21.474 million in 2024, an increase of 71,000 from the end of 2023, and a net inflow of nearly 300,000 people in the Sichuan-Chongqing region [1] - Guiyang is expected to lead the nation in population growth in 2024, with an increase of 199,600 residents, indicating a shift in regional population distribution and providing ongoing development momentum for central and western city clusters [1] Population Trends - The report notes a clear trend of population returning to the west, with a high influx of young people, reshaping regional demographics [1] - The deepening urbanization and internal population redistribution within metropolitan areas are expected to further strengthen this trend, with Chengdu potentially becoming the most populous city in the country [1] Definition and Structure of "Great Hinterland" - The term "hinterland" refers to the central region of the country that is densely populated in terms of economy, culture, and population, not located along the borders or coastlines [1] - The "Great Hinterland" is structured into three tiers: - The first tier (core layer) is the "Hinterland Triangle" (Chengdu-Chongqing, Xi'an), serving as the main economic hub for national development [1] - The second tier consists of city clusters including Chengdu, Chongqing, Xi'an, Zhengzhou, Wuhan, Changsha, Taiyuan, and Guiyang, which are key to regional collaborative development [1] - The third tier (expansion layer) links the aforementioned city clusters with ten provinces, creating a network for cross-regional development [1]
智库报告：建议将中国大腹地建设上升为国家战略层级！核心是成都重庆西安，成都未来或超越重庆成“全国人口第一城”
Ge Long Hui·2025-05-16 05:35