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长三角万亿城市排位生变,南通逆袭超过合肥
21世纪经济报道·2025-08-12 14:13

Core Viewpoint - The economic performance of the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) region shows strong growth, with Shanghai leading in GDP, while cities like Zhoushan and Hefei demonstrate significant growth rates, indicating a robust economic landscape supported by both traditional and emerging industries [1][4][9]. Economic Data Summary - In the first half of the year, the GDP of Shanghai reached 26,222.15 billion yuan, maintaining its position as the top city in the YRD [1][6]. - Zhoushan recorded the highest GDP growth rate at 6.9%, while Hefei led among the trillion-yuan cities with a growth rate of 6% [1][12]. - The nine trillion-yuan cities in the YRD all surpassed 5,000 billion yuan in GDP, with notable performances from Suzhou and Hangzhou, which reported GDPs of 13,002.35 billion yuan and 11,303 billion yuan respectively [6][7]. Industry Insights - The industrial sector remains a key driver of economic growth in the YRD, with both traditional and emerging industries contributing significantly [4][9]. - Shanghai's service sector, particularly in information technology, has shown remarkable growth, with a 14.6% increase in the value added from the information transmission, software, and IT services sector [6][9]. - Suzhou's economy is bolstered by advanced manufacturing, with high-tech industries accounting for 56.4% of its industrial output [7]. Urban Development and Collaboration - The YRD features six metropolitan areas that enhance collaboration among cities, promoting coordinated development and resource sharing [14]. - Cities like Zhoushan leverage their coastal advantages to develop marine economies, contributing to their rapid economic growth [13]. - The emphasis on urbanization and the integration of smaller cities into the economic framework of larger cities is expected to foster further growth and innovation [14].