Core Viewpoint - The recent Central Urban Work Conference emphasizes enhancing urban capacity for population and economic development, focusing on the development of modern urban clusters and metropolitan areas in China. The report highlights the progress of urban cluster construction, particularly in the Chengdu metropolitan area, which is becoming a key driver for high-quality economic growth in Sichuan province [1]. Transportation Improvements - The Chengdu metropolitan area has established a daily operation of 128 pairs of high-speed trains, transporting an average of 55,000 passengers, facilitating a "half-hour commuting circle" among six cities [1][2]. - The opening of the Ziyang Line on September 26, 2024, enhances intercity transportation, significantly reducing travel time and costs for commuters [2]. - The number of daily train services between Chengdu and Deyang has increased from 18 in 2016 to over 130, with intervals reduced to as short as 5 minutes [3]. Industrial Collaboration - The Chengdu metropolitan area is fostering industrial cooperation, moving away from isolated operations to collaborative efforts among cities [4][5]. - A three-year action plan has been developed to strengthen industrial chains, with significant growth reported in various sectors, including a 352.2% increase in Chengdu's new energy vehicles [6]. Quality of Life Enhancements - The metropolitan area is improving public services, such as healthcare, with initiatives like a green channel for patient referrals between hospitals in Chengdu and Deyang [7]. - The integration of educational resources has increased the number of cooperative schools between Ziyang and Chengdu to 137, reflecting a growth rate of over 20% [8].
成都都市圈:协同发展加速跑
Jing Ji Ri Bao·2025-08-26 22:02