Core Viewpoint - The quality of industries is becoming a more significant competitive variable for the trillion GDP cities in the Yangtze River Delta region, moving beyond mere GDP scale to focus on sustainable advantages in industrial ecology, innovation, talent attraction, and modern governance [1][5][12]. Economic Data Summary - In 2025, the number of trillion GDP cities in the Yangtze River Delta will increase to 10, with Shanghai leading at 5.67 trillion yuan and new entrants like Wenzhou reaching 1.02 trillion yuan [2][5]. - Economic growth rates for major cities in 2025 are projected as follows: Shanghai at 5.4%, Suzhou at approximately 5.4%, Hangzhou at 5.2%, and Wenzhou at 6.1% [2][9]. Industrial Development Trends - Shanghai's economy is characterized by a steady growth of 5.4% in 2025, with significant contributions from new industries such as integrated circuits and artificial intelligence, which grew by 15.1% and 13.6% respectively [7][8]. - Hangzhou's GDP reached 2.3 trillion yuan, with a notable 73.8% contribution from the service sector, driven by digital economy leaders like Alibaba and Ant Group [8][9]. - Wenzhou's GDP growth of 6.1% reflects a successful transition to a trillion GDP city, supported by advancements in strategic emerging industries and high-tech sectors [10][12]. Future Industry Planning - Cities in the Yangtze River Delta are focusing on modernizing their industrial systems and nurturing strategic emerging industries, with Shanghai aiming to build a world-class high-end industrial cluster [13][14]. - Suzhou is transitioning from traditional manufacturing to a modern industrial system, emphasizing sectors like biomedicine and advanced manufacturing [14][15]. - Hangzhou plans to strengthen its digital economy while integrating advanced manufacturing with new technologies, targeting future industries such as quantum technology and synthetic biology [15][16]. Competitive Factors - The long-term competitiveness of trillion GDP cities will depend on the originality and resilience of their industrial ecosystems, the efficiency of innovation conversion, and the ability to attract and retain talent [16][17]. - Cities must provide robust industrial platforms, quality public services, and a livable environment to enhance their appeal to talent [16][17].
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21世纪经济报道·2026-01-27 15:56