三省“双子星”抢龙头，透视区域经济新格局｜城市论

Group 1: Economic Competition in Northeast China - In 2024, the GDP of Dalian and Shenyang surpassed 900 billion yuan, with Dalian reaching 951.69 billion yuan and Shenyang at 902.71 billion yuan, marking a significant competition for the title of "Northeast Champion" [3] - The gap between Shenyang and Dalian has narrowed to 489.8 billion yuan, with Shenyang showing a growth rate of 6.1% compared to Dalian's 6.0%, indicating a strong catching-up momentum [3][6] - Dalian's economic strength is rooted in its industrial base and port advantages, while Shenyang is leveraging its transportation hub status and rich educational resources to transition towards high-end manufacturing [5][6] Group 2: Economic Dynamics in Southeast China - The competition between Fuzhou and Quanzhou has been ongoing for over 20 years, with Fuzhou recently reclaiming its position as the leading city in Fujian province [7][8] - Fuzhou's economic growth has been bolstered by its digital economy, which exceeded 450 billion yuan, accounting for over 45% of its GDP by 2020 [7][8] - Quanzhou, while facing challenges in traditional manufacturing, is focusing on upgrading its industries and developing strategic emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence and new materials [8] Group 3: Economic Developments in Hebei Province - The competition between Shijiazhuang and Tangshan has lasted for 20 years, with Tangshan initially surpassing Shijiazhuang in GDP due to its strong industrial base [12][13] - In 2024, Tangshan's GDP reached over 1 trillion yuan, while Shijiazhuang's GDP was 820.34 billion yuan, indicating a shift towards a "dual trillion city" dynamic in Hebei [13][15] - Both cities are focusing on integrating with the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and developing new industries, with a shared goal of enhancing their economic growth potential [15][16]