【招银研究|区域深度】新型城镇化系列研究之城乡融合篇——城乡融合的现状、关键举措与未来机遇

Core Viewpoint - Urban-rural integration is a crucial approach to address the urban-rural gap and achieve common prosperity in China, with a focus on policy evolution and development status [1] Policy Context - The evolution of urban-rural development policies in China has transitioned from "coordinated urban-rural development" to "urban-rural integration," reflecting a strategic adjustment to address deep-rooted issues and institutional barriers [6][7] Development Status - The income disparity between urban and rural residents has been narrowing, with the ratio of per capita disposable income decreasing from 3.1 times in 2007 to 2.3 times in 2024 [11] - Rural residents' Engel coefficient has decreased from 40.5 in 2007 to 32.4 in 2023, indicating improved living standards [14] - Rural infrastructure and social security systems have seen significant improvements, with over 86% of rural areas having access to tap water and 73% to sanitary toilets by 2023 [16] Key Measures - Three key measures to promote urban-rural integration include: 1. Establishing a policy framework for equal exchange and bidirectional flow of urban-rural factors, including reforms in household registration and social security systems [3] 2. Using counties as pilot areas for institutional reforms to protect farmers' property rights [3] 3. Promoting deep integration of industries, enhancing the digitalization and branding of modern agriculture, and activating rural tourism and wellness services [3] Opportunities for Commercial Banks - Urban-rural integration presents new development opportunities for commercial banks, encouraging them to innovate products and services while participating in the entire process of urban-rural integration [3]