每年1月，是各地经济的"放榜"时刻。今年，"GDP万亿俱乐部"再度扩容，温州、大连、徐州新晋"万亿 之城"。至此，中国内地的"万亿"城市增至30座。 证券时报记者陈雨康 这一点在长三角地区表现得尤为突出。该区域聚集了超过三分之一的"万亿之城"。环伺之下，皆是强 者。各大城市唯有明确各自所处的节点，围绕产业链、交通网、统一大市场进行高效协作和功能互补， 才能让发展事半功倍。 "万亿"不仅是衡量城市发展的标尺，更是再出发的起点。当城市不再只盯着数字规模的堆叠，而是着眼 于全球产业变革、立足于区域合作分工，方能在未来竞争中立于不败之地。 （文章来源：证券时报） 事实上，多数名声响亮的城市早已跨过"万亿"门槛，朝着"两万亿""三万亿"稳步提升，京沪更是双双跨 入"五万亿"。当前，"腰部"城市是角逐"GDP万亿俱乐部"的主力。"十五五"伊始，仅江浙地区就有数座 城市为"'十五五'时期GDP突破'万亿'"立下军令状。 发展经验表明，"万亿"是城市综合实力的体现，关乎战略资源的配置和倾斜。在中国经济强大的动能和 韧性支持下，更多城市跨越"万亿"只是时间问题。但是，不论是新晋"万亿之城"还是"万亿"潜力城市， 都需要清醒地认 ...

Core Insights - Xuzhou is expected to join the "trillion GDP club" by 2025, becoming the sixth city in Jiangsu and the first in Northern Jiangsu to achieve this milestone [1][2] - The city's GDP is projected to reach 9,537.12 billion yuan in 2024, with a growth target of around 6% for 2025, indicating a steady economic trajectory rather than a sudden leap [1][2] Economic Growth and Development - Xuzhou's economic growth is driven by its unique geographical advantages, serving as a hub connecting four provinces, and has been recognized as the center of the Huaihai Economic Zone since 2017 [1][2] - The city has built a robust transportation network, enhancing its industrial, population, and market factor aggregation, which contributes to its economic expansion [2] Industrial Transformation - Xuzhou is transitioning from a resource-based economy to one focused on emerging industries, with 331 future industry-related enterprises and 15 recognized as high-growth by the province [2][3] - The city is experiencing significant growth in its mining and equipment manufacturing sectors, benefiting from the recovery of the coal industry and engineering machinery market [3] Future Goals and Projections - For 2026, Xuzhou aims for a GDP growth of approximately 5.5%, a public budget revenue increase of 2%, and a retail sales growth of around 6% [3] - The city's transformation journey serves as a model for similar cities in Northern Jiangsu and across the country, enhancing its role in regional collaborative development [3]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the rise of Taizhou, a city in Jiangsu province, as it aims to break out of its "mid-tier" status and achieve a GDP of over 1 trillion yuan, following its recent victory in a local competition, which has garnered significant attention and ambition for future growth [1][7][11]. Economic Goals - Taizhou has set a clear target to join the "trillion-yuan club" by the end of the 14th Five-Year Plan, marking its first explicit goal for such economic achievement [11][12]. - The city aims to increase its economic contribution within Jiangsu and improve its national ranking among cities [11][12]. Current Economic Status - As of last year, Taizhou's GDP was approximately 7020.95 billion yuan, which is lower than neighboring cities like Yangzhou and Yancheng, which have GDPs of 7809.64 billion yuan and 7779.2 billion yuan respectively [12][14]. - Despite being the youngest city in Jiangsu, Taizhou has shown significant industrial growth, particularly in shipbuilding and pharmaceuticals, which are key sectors for its economic development [14][16]. Industrial Development - Taizhou is recognized as the largest private shipbuilding base in China, with a stable performance in shipbuilding metrics, contributing significantly to the national and global markets [14][16]. - The city has also developed a robust pharmaceutical industry, with the establishment of the China Medical City, which has attracted over 1300 pharmaceutical companies, including major international players [16][17]. Recent Trends and Challenges - In the first three quarters of this year, Taizhou's industrial output value increased by 7.4%, outpacing the provincial average by 0.6 percentage points, with notable growth in marine engineering and biopharmaceutical sectors [18][21]. - However, challenges remain, such as a decline in shipbuilding orders and a slowdown in GDP growth, which was recorded at 5.4% for the first three quarters, below the initial target of 6% [20][21]. Future Initiatives - The city is actively pursuing new growth points by enhancing its focus on emerging industries, including robotics and artificial intelligence, to diversify its economic base [21][22]. - Taizhou's leadership is engaging in a new round of investment attraction efforts, targeting both local strengths and innovative sectors to bolster its economic ambitions [21][22].