清华大学报告：杭州成为国际交往第三城

Core Viewpoint - The report titled "International Communication Center City Index 2025" by Tsinghua University and Deloitte China provides a new method for comparing urban competitiveness, breaking it down into attractiveness, influence, and connectivity, while also considering a global perspective with a sample of 50 cities [1] Group 1: City Rankings and Competitiveness - Beijing and Shanghai rank 6th and 8th globally among the 50 cities, while Hangzhou, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou are ranked 36th, 37th, and 38th respectively, indicating a disparity with GDP rankings [1] - Hangzhou's rise as China's "third city" in international communication is notable despite lacking in certain metrics like consulate numbers and international flights [1] Group 2: Advantages of Hangzhou - Hangzhou ranks 14th in the number of UFI-recognized exhibitions with 11 events [3] - The city saw a 191.5% year-on-year increase in inbound foreign tourists in 2024, the highest among the sample cities [3] Group 3: International Conference Hosting - Hangzhou ranks 140th globally and 26th in the Asia-Pacific region for the number of international conferences, with 17 events recognized by ICCA [5] - The city aims to enhance its international conference hosting capabilities through innovative marketing and cross-industry collaboration [5] Group 4: Technological and Educational Strengths - In the past decade, Hangzhou published 269,834 scientific papers, ranking 9th globally [6] - The city is home to 9 Fortune Global 500 headquarters, ranking 8th [6] - Hangzhou's mobile network speed is 117.2 Mbps, placing it 7th among the cities [6] Group 5: Soft Environment Factors - The number of high-grade hotels and regional English proficiency are crucial for enhancing a city's international appeal [7] - Hangzhou has 18 international luxury and high-end hotels, ranking 3rd in China [8] - The city's English proficiency score is 509, ranking 3rd domestically, which correlates positively with its international conference hosting capabilities [10] Group 6: Learning from Beijing and Shanghai - Beijing and Shanghai lead in education and technology, with Beijing ranked 1st globally in technological innovation and Shanghai 2nd in scientific publications [12][13] - The presence of "little giant" enterprises in Hangzhou, numbering 479, indicates potential for further global influence [14] Group 7: Opportunities for Other Cities - Cities like Shenzhen and Chengdu have unique advantages; Shenzhen excels in digital infrastructure and ranks 6th in global tech innovation [18] - Chengdu is developing a cultural and creative global communication network, enhancing its international recognition [18] - The report suggests cities should strengthen horizontal cooperation to form an "International Communication Center City Consortium" for regional integration [18]