Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the economic impact and opportunities arising from the Jiangsu Province's first urban football league championship, highlighting the promotional strategies employed by Taizhou to leverage this event for tourism and economic growth [3]. Economic Impact of "Zhou" Cities - Taizhou's initiative allows citizens from cities with "Zhou" in their names to access free or discounted entry to local attractions, aiming to boost tourism [3]. - The 43 cities with "Zhou" in their names collectively have a GDP of 25.8 trillion yuan, accounting for 19.1% of the national GDP [3]. - Among these, 14 cities have a GDP exceeding 500 billion yuan, with 7 cities surpassing 1 trillion yuan, including Guangzhou, Suzhou, and Hangzhou [3][4]. GDP Performance of Key Cities - Guangzhou leads with a GDP of 31,032.5 billion yuan in 2024, driven by significant growth in aerospace and advanced manufacturing sectors [4]. - Suzhou follows with a GDP of 26,727 billion yuan, showcasing strong performance in biopharmaceuticals and artificial intelligence [4]. - Hangzhou's GDP reached 21,860 billion yuan, benefiting from its advancements in internet and smart manufacturing [5]. Growth of Other "Zhou" Cities - Zhengzhou and Fuzhou both exceeded 1.4 trillion yuan in GDP, while Quanzhou surpassed 1.3 trillion yuan [5]. - Cities like Wenzhou and Xuzhou are projected to cross the 1 trillion yuan GDP mark soon, indicating robust economic growth [5][6]. Regional Distribution of Economic Power - Of the 14 cities with GDP over 500 billion yuan, 13 are located in eastern coastal provinces, with Zhengzhou being the only representative from the central and western regions [7].