Core Viewpoint - The expansion of international consumption center cities in China is underway, with the addition of 10 new cities to the initial five recognized by the Ministry of Commerce, indicating a strategic move to enhance the country's consumption environment and attract international visitors [1][3]. Group 1: International Consumption Center Cities - The five initial international consumption center cities are Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Tianjin, and Chongqing, which were approved for development in July 2021 [1]. - A new list of 15 cities has been announced, including the original five and ten additional cities: Nanjing, Hangzhou, Xiamen, Qingdao, Wuhan, Changsha, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Kunming, and Xi'an [1][2]. - The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Commerce issued a notice in September 2023 to support the development of an international consumption environment in these cities, with a funding period of two years [2]. Group 2: Funding and Support - Each international consumption center city will receive a total subsidy of 200 million yuan, while the other selected cities will receive 100 million yuan each [2][5]. - The support will focus on enhancing high-quality consumption supply, optimizing foreign payment services, and improving international service levels [2]. Group 3: Assessment and Progress - The initial five cities have completed a mid-term assessment, leading to their designation as "international consumption center cities" without the "cultivation" label [4][5]. - This change suggests that these cities have successfully met the preliminary assessment criteria [5]. Group 4: Selection Criteria for New Cities - The selection of the ten new cities reflects a multifaceted consideration by the Ministry of Commerce, moving beyond a simple GDP ranking approach [6]. - Notably, cities like Suzhou, Ningbo, and Wuxi were not selected despite their strong economic performance, while cities like Xi'an and Kunming were included due to their unique consumption characteristics and potential [6]. Group 5: Guangzhou's Achievements - Since being approved as an international consumption center city, Guangzhou has seen significant progress, with its retail sales exceeding 1 trillion yuan for four consecutive years and an average growth rate of 4.5% [7][8]. - In 2024, Guangzhou's international appeal has increased, ranking 22nd in the GaWC world city rankings, with 501.1 million overnight visitors and cultural tourism consumption reaching 3.57 billion USD [8].
国际消费中心城市“扩容”？这15座城市被委以重任
3 6 Ke·2025-11-25 02:33