湖北省战略规划中心副主任陈涛：借助“金三角”，激活江汉平原腹地潜力

Core Viewpoint - Hubei's regional development strategy is evolving from a unipolar growth model to a more collaborative regional approach, emphasizing the "Golden Triangle" of Wuhan, Xiangyang, and Yichang for coordinated development [2][6]. Group 1: Regional Development Strategy - The shift in Hubei's development strategy has progressed from "one point and one line" to "one main and five special," and now to the "Golden Triangle" concept, indicating a focus on regional collaboration [2]. - The provincial government has highlighted the importance of enhancing the capabilities and functions of the three major metropolitan areas, particularly through the "Golden Triangle" strategy [2][6]. - The "Golden Triangle" encompasses the most suitable development areas in Hubei, aiming to drive high-quality economic growth [9]. Group 2: Economic Indicators - In 2024, the economic output of the Wuhan metropolitan area is projected to exceed 3.6 trillion yuan, accounting for over 60% of Hubei's total economy and 29% of the Yangtze River middle reaches urban agglomeration [6]. - Hubei's population stands at approximately 49.76 million, with an economic total of 5.43 trillion yuan, while neighboring Hunan has a population of 41.74 million and an economic total of 4.07 trillion yuan [5]. Group 3: Challenges and Opportunities - The development of the Yangtze River middle reaches urban agglomeration is crucial, as it currently lags behind other major urban clusters in terms of economic output [3][6]. - The "Golden Triangle" faces challenges such as uneven development and a lack of major city support within the region, which hampers collaborative growth [9][13]. - There is a significant disparity in innovation resources, with 55% of R&D funding and 70% of high-tech enterprises concentrated in Wuhan, indicating a need for better resource distribution across the region [13][14].