21社论丨“百千万工程”为中国式现代化建设探索广东答卷

Core Viewpoint - The opening of the Guangzhan and Shantou South to Shantou sections of the high-speed rail marks a significant milestone in achieving the comprehensive connectivity of Guangdong's high-speed rail network, which is crucial for the successful implementation of the "14th Five-Year Plan" and the "Hundred Counties, Thousand Towns, and Ten Thousand Villages" project [1][2]. Group 1 - The "Hundred Counties, Thousand Towns, and Ten Thousand Villages" project aims to address the imbalance in urban and rural development in Guangdong, where the economic output of the eastern, western, and northern regions accounts for less than 20% of the province's total despite covering nearly 70% of its area [1][2]. - The project has made significant progress since its launch in December 2022, focusing on income growth, industrial development, environmental sustainability, and reform as key drivers for transformation [1][3]. - Guangdong's historical and geographical factors have contributed to urban-rural disparities, necessitating a combination of effective markets and proactive government actions to stimulate endogenous growth and reduce these gaps [1][2]. Group 2 - The project adopts a tailored approach based on local conditions, leveraging regional resources to promote differentiated development, with a focus on agricultural products like lychees, pineapples, and chickens, which have gained national and international recognition [2][3]. - As a maritime economy powerhouse, the eastern and western regions of Guangdong are developing marine ranches and offshore wind power, optimizing spatial and functional coordination across the province [2][3]. - The establishment of a policy coordination network across the province enhances resource allocation and regional asset activation, with a five-level command system facilitating effective collaboration and resource sharing [3]. Group 3 - The success of the "Hundred Counties, Thousand Towns, and Ten Thousand Villages" project relies on reform as a key strategy, with over 100 reform measures implemented to enhance policy support and innovation [3]. - The project is currently at a critical juncture, having achieved initial results within three years, with a vision for significant changes over the next ten years to address urban-rural development imbalances [3].