三省“双子星”抢龙头，透视区域经济新格局

Group 1: Economic Competition Overview - The competition between cities like Shenyang and Dalian is intensifying, with Shenyang narrowing the GDP gap to less than 500 billion yuan in 2024, marking a significant phase in the "Northeast first city" contest [1][2] - In Southeast China, Fuzhou and Quanzhou have been in a prolonged economic rivalry for over 20 years, with Fuzhou reclaiming its leading position in recent years after being surpassed by Quanzhou in 1999 [1][6][7] Group 2: Shenyang vs. Dalian - In 2024, Dalian's GDP reached 9516.9 billion yuan, while Shenyang's was 9027.1 billion yuan, with Dalian becoming the first city in Northeast China to join the "trillion yuan club" [2] - Shenyang's economic growth rate of 6.1% in 2023 allowed it to slightly surpass Dalian's 6.0%, reducing the economic gap by 245 billion yuan over two years [2][3] - Dalian's economic strength is rooted in its industrial base and port advantages, while Shenyang is leveraging its transportation hub status and policy support to transition towards high-end manufacturing [3][4] Group 3: Fuzhou vs. Quanzhou - Fuzhou's economic growth has been bolstered by its provincial capital status and the development of digital economy initiatives, with its digital economy surpassing 450 billion yuan by 2020 [6][7] - The GDP gap between Fuzhou and Quanzhou narrowed from over 600 billion yuan in 2018 to approximately 130 billion yuan by 2020, with Fuzhou regaining its position as the leading city in 2021 [7] - Quanzhou is focusing on upgrading its traditional manufacturing sectors while also developing emerging industries such as artificial intelligence and new materials [7][8] Group 4: Tangshan vs. Shijiazhuang - Tangshan surpassed Shijiazhuang in GDP for the first time in 2005, and by 2021, the gap had widened to 1740 billion yuan, but Shijiazhuang has since begun to close this gap [8][10] - In 2024, Tangshan's GDP crossed the trillion yuan mark, while Shijiazhuang reached 8203.4 billion yuan, indicating a potential shift towards a "dual trillion city" economy in Hebei [8][10] - Both cities are focusing on integrating with the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and developing new industries, with Shijiazhuang emphasizing artificial intelligence and future industries [10][11]