记者丨 柳宁馨 编辑丨周上祺 近期，南京都市圈已经启动了新一轮发展规划编制工作。作为我国第一个获批的都市圈，其上 一轮规划已到期，更新规划也意味着开启现代化都市圈建设新阶段。 2024年南京都市圈地区 生产总值超5.4万亿元，综合实力位居全国都市圈前列。 （南京主城区夜景，拍摄：柳宁馨） 现代化都市圈规划建设始于2019年。当年，国家发改委出台了《关于培育发展现代化都市圈的 指导意见》，明确提出培育发展一批现代化都市圈，形成区域竞争新优势。 截至目前， 获得国家发改委函复的国家级都市圈已经增至17个 ，分别是南京、福州、成都、 长株潭、西安、重庆、武汉、沈阳、杭州、郑州、广州、深圳、青岛、济南、厦漳泉、合肥和 石家庄都市圈。 其中，南京、福州、成都、长株潭、西安、重庆等较早获批的都市圈，规划期都是到2025年， 这些都市圈也将启动新一轮规划编制。 同城化提升 目前，南京都市圈正处于从"地理临近"向"功能提升"转变的阶段，重心是轨道一体化与一小时 通勤、产业协同与供应链对接、公共服务共建、实现跨省协同治理。 （南京南站，拍摄：柳宁馨） 江苏省社科院社会政策所所长张春龙告诉21世纪经济报道记者，南京都市圈同城化与 ...

南京、福州、成都、长株潭、西安、重庆等较早获批的都市圈，规划期都是到2025年，这些都市圈也将 启动新一轮规划编制。 近期，南京都市圈已经启动了新一轮发展规划编制工作。作为我国第一个获批的都市圈，其上一轮规划 已到期，更新规划也意味着开启现代化都市圈建设新阶段。 截至目前，获得国家发改委函复的国家级都市圈已经增至17个，分别是南京、福州、成都、长株潭、西 安、重庆、武汉、沈阳、杭州、郑州、广州、深圳、青岛、济南、厦漳泉、合肥和石家庄都市圈。 其中，南京、福州、成都、长株潭、西安、重庆等较早获批的都市圈，规划期都是到2025年，这些都市 圈也将启动新一轮规划编制。 21世纪经济报道梳理发现，今年9月，《济南都市圈国土空间规划（2025–2035 年）》公开征求意见， 南京、成都、福州、郑州、深圳、青岛等都市圈也有最新规划动向，空间格局、合作机制、同城化是规 划重点方向。 同城化提升 目前，南京都市圈正处于从"地理临近"向"功能提升"转变的阶段，重心是轨道一体化与一小时通勤、产 业协同与供应链对接、公共服务共建、实现跨省协同治理。 江苏省社科院社会政策所所长张春龙告诉21世纪经济报道记者，南京都市圈同城化与产业协 ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes the importance of deepening cooperation between Qingdao and Weifang to accelerate the development of the Qingdao metropolitan area and strengthen the Shandong Peninsula urban agglomeration [1][2] - Qingdao and Weifang have been enhancing their collaboration since 2007, with significant milestones including the approval of the Qingdao metropolitan area development plan in October 2023, marking it as the first non-provincial capital national-level metropolitan area in China [2][3] - The two cities account for over 25% of Shandong's GDP, retail sales, and fiscal budget revenue, and over 33% of the province's total imports and exports, despite representing less than one-sixth of the province's land area and one-fifth of its population [3] Group 2 - The strategic cooperation agreement signed in February 2024 focuses on six areas, including technological innovation, industrial collaboration, transportation connectivity, and market circulation [2][3] - Weifang is positioned as a key hub connecting the Jinan-Qingdao metropolitan area, with expectations to become the next city in Shandong to surpass a GDP of 1 trillion yuan, following Qingdao, Jinan, and Yantai [5] - As of mid-2023, Weifang's GDP reached 4,065.3 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 5.3%, with projections for 2024 indicating a breakthrough of 800 billion yuan [5]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is the emphasis on accelerating the integration and cooperation between Qingdao and Weifang to enhance the development of the Qingdao metropolitan area and strengthen the Shandong Peninsula urban agglomeration [1][2][3] - Qingdao and Weifang have been increasingly collaborating, achieving practical results, and are now focusing on deepening cooperation in key areas such as smart manufacturing, emerging industries, and modern agriculture [1][2] - The Qingdao metropolitan area development plan, approved in October 2023, positions "integration" as a clear direction, aiming to create a model for urban integration development in northern China [2][3] Group 2 - Qingdao and Weifang together account for over 25% of Shandong's GDP, retail sales, and fiscal revenue, and over 33% of the province's total imports and exports, despite representing less than 1/6 of the province's land area and 1/5 of its population [3] - Weifang is identified as a key hub connecting the Jinan-Qingdao metropolitan area, with expectations for its GDP to exceed 800 billion yuan in 2024, following a 5.3% year-on-year growth to 406.53 billion yuan in the first half of the year [5]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is the issuance of the "Opinions on Promoting High-Quality Urban Development," which outlines a roadmap for urban development in China, emphasizing the transformation of urban development methods and the enhancement of urban quality by 2030 and 2035 [1][2] - The document sets specific goals for urban development, including improving living quality, advancing green transformation, and enhancing governance levels, with a total of 23 specific tasks outlined [1][3] Group 2 - The optimization of the modern urban system is prioritized, focusing on promoting urban agglomeration integration and enhancing the competitiveness of mega cities [3][5] - The document emphasizes the need for mega cities to strengthen their core functions while controlling their scale and rationally relieving non-core functions [5][6] Group 3 - The "Opinions" highlight the importance of activating urban stock resource potential and establishing a sustainable urban construction and operation financing system [7][9] - It stresses the need for cities to adopt tailored strategies to enhance development dynamics based on local resource endowments and conditions, avoiding homogenization in urban development [7][8] Group 4 - The document calls for the activation of existing urban resources, including old factories and underutilized commercial facilities, to improve efficiency and effectiveness in urban development [8][9] - It proposes innovative financial policies to attract social capital for urban construction and operation, emphasizing the role of government in facilitating this process [9][10]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent release of the "Opinions on Promoting High-Quality Urban Development" by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council, highlighting the transition of urbanization in China from rapid growth to stable development, focusing on improving existing urban areas rather than expanding them [3]. Group 1: Urban Development Strategy - The "Opinions" emphasize the need to promote the integration of urban clusters and the coordinated development of metropolitan areas, aiming to create a modern urban system with a reasonable layout [5][6]. - Support is given to major urban clusters like Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, Yangtze River Delta, and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area to become world-class urban clusters, enhancing regional coordination and industrial collaboration [5][6]. - The article outlines the importance of metropolitan areas, which are led by a central city, in driving high-quality industrial development through innovation and labor force integration [6]. Group 2: Investment Opportunities - The article identifies urban clusters and metropolitan areas as key spaces for increasing investment, particularly in rail transit projects, with significant growth potential in high-speed rail and intercity rail construction [7]. - Recent approvals for new high-speed rail projects, such as the Shanghai-Hangzhou line with an investment of approximately 67.1 billion yuan, indicate ongoing infrastructure development [7]. - The article highlights the role of super-large cities in enhancing comprehensive competitiveness and the need for these cities to innovate and optimize their core functions while controlling their scale [7]. Group 3: Small and Medium Cities - The "Opinions" call for improving the capacity of small and medium-sized cities and county towns, focusing on optimizing infrastructure and public services based on population trends [11]. - The article notes that some small cities and counties have attracted significant populations due to their strong economic performance, with examples of counties achieving GDPs exceeding 1 billion yuan [11][12]. - The development of "super towns" and "super counties" is highlighted, with several towns in Guangdong and Jiangsu having populations exceeding 300,000, showcasing the potential for economic growth in these areas [12].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the new direction of urban development in China, emphasizing a shift from rapid urbanization to stable development and from expansion to quality improvement in existing urban areas. This marks the beginning of a new era of urban competition, characterized by collaboration among cities rather than individual competition [4][5][6]. Group 1: Urban Development Strategy - The Central Government has issued guidelines to promote high-quality urban development, focusing on the integration of urban clusters and metropolitan areas, enhancing the competitiveness of mega cities, and improving the capacity of small and medium-sized cities and towns [5][6][7]. - The previous model of urban competition, which relied on individual cities, is being replaced by a collaborative approach where urban clusters and metropolitan areas are prioritized [9][10]. Group 2: Key Urban Clusters and Metropolitan Areas - China has identified five major urban clusters: Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, Yangtze River Delta, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area, Chengdu-Chongqing, and the Central Yangtze River region, which are expected to drive high-quality development [12][14]. - There are 19 national-level urban clusters planned, with the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, Yangtze River Delta, and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area designated as world-class urban clusters [13][14]. Group 3: Metropolitan Area Development - The strong provincial capital strategy is being questioned, with a shift towards a "strong metropolitan area" model that redefines the influence of major cities [15][16]. - Currently, there are over 30 large metropolitan areas in China, with 17 approved as national-level metropolitan areas, including key cities like Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Chengdu [15][16]. Group 4: Urban Expansion and Management - The article highlights a halt in the expansion of mega cities, with a focus on rationally managing urban functions and optimizing administrative divisions in small cities [34][35]. - The government is promoting urban renewal rather than large-scale construction, emphasizing the transformation of old neighborhoods and housing [41][44]. Group 5: Real Estate Market Implications - The transition from rapid urbanization to stable development will impact the real estate market, shifting the focus from new construction to the renovation and improvement of existing properties [44][45]. - The article suggests that the future of real estate will involve more self-managed renovations by communities rather than government-led large-scale redevelopment [46][47].

Core Viewpoint - The document outlines a strategic shift in urban development in China, moving from rapid growth to stable development, emphasizing quality over quantity in urbanization and promoting collaborative competition among cities [2][4][5]. Group 1: Urban Development Strategy - The Central Committee and State Council have issued guidelines to promote high-quality urban development, establishing a roadmap for future urban growth [2]. - The focus is on enhancing the competitiveness of mega cities and improving the capacity of small and medium-sized cities and towns [3][12]. - The shift in urbanization strategy includes a transition from "rapid growth" to "stable development" and from "incremental expansion" to "quality improvement" [4][63]. Group 2: City Group and Urban Circle Development - The document emphasizes the importance of city clusters and urban circles, advocating for integrated and coordinated development [7][9]. - The new model encourages "collaborative competition," moving away from the previous focus on individual city competition [6][24]. - Key city clusters identified include Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, Yangtze River Delta, and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area, which are expected to become world-class urban clusters [12][14]. Group 3: Urban Circle Characteristics - Urban circles are defined as having a core city with a surrounding area that includes multiple smaller cities, typically within a one-hour commuting radius [10][11]. - The document lists 30 large urban circles, with 17 approved as national-level urban circles, including major cities like Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Chengdu [18][22]. - The development of urban circles is still in its early stages, with many in the cultivation phase [20]. Group 4: Urban Competitiveness - The document calls for enhancing the comprehensive competitiveness of mega cities, focusing on their core functions and global resource allocation capabilities [24][25]. - It highlights the importance of technology innovation platforms in mega cities to drive high-quality development [24][26]. Group 5: Urban Expansion and Management - The guidelines indicate a halt to the previous trend of rapid urban expansion, emphasizing the need for controlled growth and the optimization of administrative divisions in smaller cities [45][51]. - The focus will shift towards improving existing urban areas rather than expanding their boundaries, with an emphasis on urban renewal and community development [58][65]. Group 6: Real Estate Sector Impact - The transition to stable urban development is expected to significantly impact the real estate sector, shifting the focus from new construction to the renovation and improvement of existing properties [61][63]. - The document supports self-renovation initiatives for old housing, indicating a move away from large-scale government-led redevelopment projects [66][68].

Group 1 - The core idea of the articles is the rapid development of cross-city metro systems in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, particularly focusing on the integration of Shenzhen and Dongguan through new metro lines [1][5][7] - Shenzhen is enhancing its metro connectivity with Dongguan by extending lines 10 and 11, and connecting them with Dongguan's metro lines, which will facilitate daily commutes for over a million people [1][5] - The Greater Bay Area's urban integration is exemplified by the opening of the Guangfo South Ring and the Fodong intercity railways, creating a transportation network that connects multiple cities and significantly reduces commuting times [3][5] Group 2 - The concept of "cross-city metro" is emerging in China's metropolitan areas, characterized by interconnected metro systems and efficient transfer hubs, allowing residents to travel between cities as easily as within districts [5][7] - Shenzhen's urban planning includes 11 cross-city rail lines that are under construction, aiming to enhance the connectivity and integration of the Shenzhen metropolitan area [5][7] - The construction of the Shenzhen Airport East Station, which will be a major hub for air and rail transport, is expected to facilitate rapid transfers and improve overall transportation efficiency in the Greater Bay Area [7]

Core Viewpoint - The Chengdu metropolitan area has made significant progress in urban integration over the past five years, transitioning from basic infrastructure connectivity to advanced industrial collaboration and regional synergy, with a target GDP of over 3.3 trillion yuan by 2025 [1][21]. Economic Growth - The total economic output of the Chengdu metropolitan area increased from 2.24 trillion yuan in 2020 to 2.98 trillion yuan in 2024, with an average annual growth rate surpassing national and provincial levels [1]. - The GDP share of the four cities in the province rose from 46% in 2020 to 48.5% in the first quarter of this year, contributing nearly half of the province's economic output despite occupying only 6.8% of its land [1]. Inter-City Collaboration - In 2024, the number of enterprises engaged in cross-city cooperation within the Chengdu metropolitan area reached 2,860, marking a 21.8% increase from 2023, significantly outpacing GDP growth [4]. - Examples of successful inter-city collaborations include the deployment of "Ziyang-made" low-speed unmanned delivery vehicles and the establishment of a complete industrial chain for hydrogen fuel cell buses [5][10]. Innovation and Industry Collaboration - The metropolitan area has developed various collaborative models, such as "R&D + Manufacturing" and "Headquarters + Base," which enhance product iteration speed and innovation [10][11]. - The establishment of innovation hubs along the Tianfu Avenue has attracted significant technological investments, contributing to the region's status as a key area for innovation [11]. Mechanism and Institutional Innovation - The success of the Chengdu metropolitan area is attributed to continuous institutional innovations that facilitate resource allocation and collaborative governance [17]. - A five-level working mechanism and a "1+1+N" planning system have been implemented to enhance coordination among the four cities, breaking down barriers to regional cooperation [18]. Future Outlook - By 2025, the Chengdu metropolitan area aims to solidify its position as a resilient and competitive industrial community, leveraging ongoing innovations and collaborations to navigate future uncertainties [21].