Core Insights - In 2024, the number of cities in China with a GDP exceeding 1 trillion yuan has expanded to 27, contributing over 40% of the national economic output while occupying less than 3% of the country's land area [2][7][11] - The emergence of these trillion-yuan cities is reshaping regional economic dynamics and providing new growth opportunities for industries such as the liquor sector, which must adapt to a competitive landscape focused on high growth, high-value consumers, and demographic advantages [4][25][38] Economic Growth and Structure - All 27 trillion-yuan cities achieved positive GDP growth, with 19 cities outpacing the national growth rate of 5%, and 7 cities exceeding 6% growth, led by Quanzhou at 6.5% [11][21] - The top five cities—Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Chongqing, and Guangzhou—each surpassed 3 trillion yuan in GDP, with Shenzhen being the first to exceed 5 trillion yuan [12][15] - The competition among mid-tier cities remains intense, with cities like Hangzhou and Wuhan, as well as Ningbo and Tianjin, closely vying for position [13][15] Population and Consumption Trends - The liquor industry is encouraged to focus on high-growth regions, as all 27 cities are located east of the Hu Huanyong Line, with a significant concentration in the Yangtze River Delta and Pearl River Delta [25] - In terms of disposable income, 26 of the 27 cities have surpassed the national average of 41,314 yuan, with Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen exceeding 80,000 yuan [25][28] - Population dynamics reveal that Chongqing leads with over 31 million residents, while cities like Shanghai, Beijing, and Chengdu also boast populations exceeding 20 million, indicating substantial market potential [28][30] Industry Opportunities - The liquor industry can capitalize on the economic vitality, consumer spending power, and demographic advantages presented by these trillion-yuan cities [25][38] - The focus should be on linking traditional business practices with emerging demands in new industries, as many cities are prioritizing the development of strategic emerging industries such as AI, biomedicine, and new materials [38][39] - The need for the liquor industry to evolve its market strategies is emphasized, as traditional business functions are diminishing in importance within these new economic contexts [39]