聚焦县城分类推进城镇化建设

Core Viewpoint - Urbanization is essential for modernization, with China's urbanization rate increasing from 53.1% in 2012 to 67% in 2024, transitioning from rapid growth to stable development [1] Group 1: Urbanization and County Development - The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China emphasizes the importance of county towns in urbanization, aiming to enhance industrial support and public service levels [1] - Counties account for approximately 90% of China's land area and 52% of the population, contributing nearly 40% to the national economy [1] Group 2: Challenges in County Urbanization - The total population in county towns and county-level cities is around 250 million, but urbanization in these areas is lagging behind in income, infrastructure, public services, and living standards [2] - Counties face significant weaknesses in urbanization, including inadequate carrying capacity, evident regional disparities, and insufficient support for rural development [2][3] Group 3: Strategies for Improvement - For counties near large cities, there is a need to leverage their proximity to enhance connectivity and support rural development while integrating with urban functions [4] - Specialized counties should combine specialization with generalization, focusing on resource advantages to develop unique economies and improve employment [4] - Counties in agricultural production areas should enhance service capabilities and promote industrial clusters to support rural revitalization [5] - Counties in key ecological function areas must focus on environmental protection while improving living conditions and accommodating population transfers [5] - Counties experiencing population decline should adapt to urbanization trends by managing land use and guiding population movement towards economically advantageous regions [5]