浙江为何不像江苏“散装”？

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the administrative and cultural differences between Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces in China, highlighting the reasons behind Jiangsu's "scattered" identity compared to Zhejiang's cohesive recognition of its provincial capital, Hangzhou. Group 1: Historical Context - Historically, Zhejiang was established as an administrative region earlier than Jiangsu, leading to a stronger sense of identity and recognition within its counties and cities [2][4][18]. - The administrative divisions during the Song and Yuan dynasties reflected a more unified structure for Zhejiang, while Jiangsu was divided into multiple regions, contributing to its fragmented identity [3][4]. Group 2: Linguistic and Cultural Differences - Jiangsu features three major dialect groups, while Zhejiang predominantly speaks Wu dialect, leading to greater linguistic diversity in Zhejiang [6][10]. - The significant dialect differences in Zhejiang necessitate the use of Mandarin for communication across cities, which contrasts with Jiangsu where dialects are more homogenous [12][14]. Group 3: Economic Disparities - Jiangsu's economy is more investment-driven, resulting in a wider disparity in income levels among its cities compared to Zhejiang, which has a more balanced wealth distribution [15][16]. - In 2024, Jiangsu's highest per capita GDP city, Wuxi, has a GDP 2.25 times that of its lowest, Suqian, while Zhejiang's highest, Zhoushan, is only 2.2 times its lowest, Lishui [16]. Group 4: Recognition of Capital Cities - Hangzhou is recognized as the economic and cultural center of Zhejiang, while Jiangsu's capital, Nanjing, does not enjoy the same level of recognition among its cities, leading to a weaker provincial identity [18][20]. - The historical context of Nanjing's status as a political center does not translate into a strong provincial identity for Jiangsu, as cities like Suzhou also hold significant economic power [20][23].