不要“一城独大”，西部大省再造“一极”

Core Viewpoint - The announcement of the "dual-pole" strategy in Shaanxi, focusing on Xi'an and Yulin as the two growth poles, aims to enhance regional economic development and collaboration among cities [1][8]. Economic Development - Yulin's GDP is projected to exceed 750 billion yuan in 2024, marking a significant increase from over 400 billion yuan in 2020, positioning it as a leading non-provincial capital city in Central and Western China [1][2]. - Yulin's GDP accounted for over 20% of Shaanxi's total by 2024, up from approximately 15% in 2020, highlighting its growing importance in driving provincial economic growth [6][8]. Industrial Strength - Yulin has surpassed Xi'an in industrial output, becoming the "Industrial First City" of Shaanxi, driven by its rich energy resources, particularly coal [6][7]. - In 2024, Yulin is expected to produce 620 million tons of raw coal, representing 13% of the national output and 80% of Shaanxi's total, establishing a solid foundation for industrial development [6][8]. Strategic Planning - The "14th Five-Year Plan" and the newly released "15th Five-Year Plan" emphasize the need for a dual-pole strategy, positioning Yulin alongside Xi'an as a key growth driver for the province [1][8]. - The strategic shift reflects Yulin's elevated status from a focus of development to a peer of Xi'an in the regional economic landscape [8]. Infrastructure and Connectivity - The development of high-speed rail networks is crucial for enhancing connectivity between Xi'an and Yulin, facilitating the flow of talent, capital, and resources [19][22]. - Proposed high-speed rail projects aim to integrate Yulin into a broader transportation network, improving its role as a national transportation hub [19][22]. Industry Diversification - Yulin is encouraged to diversify its economy beyond coal dependency by developing modern service industries, finance, culture, tourism, and agricultural processing [18][22]. - The transition towards clean and efficient coal utilization is being pursued, with innovations aimed at producing high-value products from coal [18].