追不上了！深圳=2.4个广州！

Group 1 - Shenzhen's industrial strength is twice that of Guangzhou, with a projected GDP gap of 5769.37 million yuan by the end of 2024, marking the largest historical difference between the two cities [1][3][24] - In 2024, Shenzhen's industrial output value is expected to reach 54064.45 million yuan, making it the only city in China to exceed 50,000 million yuan in this category [3][5] - Shenzhen's total industrial added value in 2024 is projected to be 12409.13 million yuan, significantly higher than Guangzhou's 5145.89 million yuan in 2023, which is less than half of Shenzhen's [7][9] Group 2 - Shenzhen's R&D expenditure in 2024 is expected to reach 2453.07 million yuan, accounting for 6.67% of its GDP, which is 2.4 times that of Guangzhou's R&D expenditure of 1022.32 million yuan and a R&D intensity of 3.29% [10][15][18] - The total R&D expenditure in Guangdong province is projected to be 5099.61 million yuan in 2024, with Shenzhen contributing nearly half of this amount [10][15] - Shenzhen ranks second in the nation for R&D expenditure, only behind Beijing, while Guangzhou ranks fifth [21][24] Group 3 - The gap between Shenzhen and Guangzhou is primarily attributed to industrial structure differences, with Shenzhen's industries being more advanced and innovative [27][35] - Shenzhen's leading position in technology and innovation is reflected in its PCT international patent applications, which reached 16347 in 2024, maintaining its status as the top city in China for 21 consecutive years [21][22] - The educational landscape in Shenzhen is improving, with top universities like Southern University of Science and Technology surpassing traditional institutions in Guangzhou, indicating a shift in higher education quality [24][25]