倪鹏飞：城市群主导时代，长江中游如何破局崛起？

Core Viewpoint - China's urbanization is undergoing a profound spatial restructuring, with urban agglomerations becoming the main form of urban development, leading the national spatial economic pattern into a new phase [2] Group 1: Urban Agglomeration Development - Urban agglomerations are now the dominant form of urbanization in China, with 19 planned urban agglomerations housing 70% of the population and contributing 80% of GDP [2] - The evolution of urban agglomerations in China reflects a shift from "dispersed concentration" to "concentrated concentration," and now to "concentration with dispersion" [3] - Urban agglomerations play a crucial role in promoting common prosperity by enabling resource flow and sharing between central cities and surrounding areas, thus reducing regional disparities [3] Group 2: Challenges and Strategies - The development of urban agglomerations faces unique challenges due to the strong government-led initiatives and unclear local interest distribution mechanisms, which can create administrative barriers [4] - To address these challenges, it is essential to establish a collaborative development system that clearly defines the responsibilities and rights of urban governments and creates incentive mechanisms for all parties involved [4] Group 3: Future Predictions and Strategic Proposals - In the next 15 years, China is expected to form an organic network consisting of 17 to 20 urban agglomerations, 100 urban circles, over 1,000 cities, and 10,000 to 20,000 towns [5] - The Yangtze River Economic Belt is highlighted as a key area for addressing regional economic disparities, serving as a vibrant corridor supported by urban agglomerations [5][6] - The development of "giant urbanized areas" in mature regions like the Yangtze River Delta and the Greater Bay Area will blur urban-rural boundaries and provide integrated solutions for urban challenges [6] Group 4: Specific Strategies for Wuhan and the Yangtze River Middle Reigon - Wuhan, part of the Yangtze River middle urban agglomeration, is still in the cultivation stage and requires strategies such as integrating into the Yangtze River basin's overall strategy and strengthening its urban circle [7] - Emphasis is placed on green development and sustainable practices to achieve long-term growth while addressing urbanization challenges [7] - The strategic path outlined by the research emphasizes the role of urban agglomerations in driving high-quality development and achieving common prosperity in China [7]