Core Insights - The latest ranking of the world's top 50 cities by GDP reveals a strong rise of Asian cities, with Chinese cities performing notably well, including Beijing surpassing London to rank sixth [1][3][8] Group 1: Beijing - Beijing's GDP for 2024 is projected at 49,843 billion, marking a historic achievement by surpassing London's GDP of 46,650 billion, showcasing the capital's global competitiveness [3] - The growth is attributed to the rapid expansion of tech incubators like Zhongguancun, with the digital economy growing at an annual rate of over 12% [3] - The city is set to host over 2,000 international conferences in 2024, driving entrepreneurial investment exceeding 300 billion, and enhancing the integration of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region [3] Group 2: Hangzhou - Hangzhou ranks 32nd globally with a GDP of 21,860 billion, driven by its e-commerce foundation, with giants like Alibaba contributing over 40% of online retail sales [5] - The cloud computing industry is growing at an annual rate of 25%, and the city has achieved a 95% coverage rate for smart city pilot projects [5] - In 2024, cross-border e-commerce transactions are expected to exceed 500 billion, further boosting the integration of the Yangtze River Delta [5] Group 3: Qingdao - Qingdao enters the top 50 with a GDP of 16,720 billion, emerging as a new port city with a marine economy leading trade, projected to exceed 800 billion in 2024 [7] - The city ranks third globally in container throughput, with shipbuilding exports increasing by 20% [7] - Qingdao is advancing its "Marine Technology" strategy, with marine R&D investment expected to account for 4% of its GDP in 2024 [7] Group 4: Overall Trends - China occupies 10 positions in the global top 50 cities, from Shanghai at fifth to Qingdao newly entering the list, indicating a robust momentum driven by innovation and trade expansion [1][8] - These benchmark cities are shaping a new urban landscape with high technology and ecological intelligence, contributing significantly to global economic vitality [1][8]
全球GDP50强城市最新出炉:北京领先伦敦,杭州32,青岛50
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-11-09 17:45