Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the disparity in brand recognition and industrial structure among Jiangsu, Guangdong, and Zhejiang provinces in China, highlighting that Jiangsu has fewer well-known consumer brands compared to Guangdong and Zhejiang despite its high GDP and strong manufacturing base [2][4][7]. Summary by Sections Brand Recognition - Jiangsu has only 39 brands listed in the "Global Brand China Online 500 Strong List," ranking fifth nationally, significantly lower than Guangdong and Zhejiang [4][7]. - Guangdong has 10 brands in the top 50 of the CBI index, while Zhejiang has 5, and Jiangsu has only one, Bosideng [5][6][7]. Industrial Structure - The manufacturing workforce distribution shows that Guangdong leads in general consumer goods production, followed by Zhejiang and then Jiangsu [10]. - Jiangsu excels in heavy industry and B2B manufacturing, with a workforce proportion of 45% in these sectors, while Guangdong leads in electronics and home appliances [10][12]. Production Output - In 2024, Guangdong's production of key electronic products far exceeds that of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, with television production being nearly 19 times that of Jiangsu [11]. - Jiangsu's steel production is significantly higher than that of Guangdong and Zhejiang, being 1.77 times their combined output [12]. Historical Context - The industrial characteristics of these provinces are shaped by historical factors, with Guangdong developing a strong electronics industry due to early foreign investment and industrial transfer [15]. - Jiangsu's heavy industrial focus stems from its historical industrial base and the development of upstream industries since the 1980s [15]. Economic Dynamics - Jiangsu's industrial output is heavily concentrated in heavy industry and upstream sectors, leading to fewer consumer brands [14]. - Zhejiang's lighter industrial focus is attributed to its reliance on private enterprises and a strong local service economy, which supports consumer brand development [15].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the disparity in brand recognition and industrial focus among Jiangsu, Guangdong, and Zhejiang provinces in China, highlighting that Jiangsu, despite its high GDP, has significantly fewer well-known consumer brands compared to Guangdong and Zhejiang [2][5][9]. Group 1: Brand Recognition - Jiangsu has only 39 brands listed in the "Global Brand China Online 500 Strong List," ranking fifth nationally, which is significantly lower than Guangdong and Zhejiang [5][9]. - In the top 50 brands by CBI index, Jiangsu has only one brand (Bosideng), while Guangdong has 10 and Zhejiang has 5 [7][9]. - The majority of recognized brands from Jiangsu are not in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) or apparel sectors, which are dominated by brands from Guangdong and Zhejiang [9][19]. Group 2: Industrial Structure - Jiangsu's industrial output is heavily concentrated in heavy industry and upstream manufacturing, leading to fewer consumer-facing brands [19][23]. - The manufacturing workforce distribution shows that Jiangsu has a higher proportion of workers in heavy and B2B manufacturing compared to Guangdong and Zhejiang [12][16]. - Guangdong leads in electronic and electrical manufacturing, with a workforce in this sector exceeding that of Jiangsu and Zhejiang combined by over 1 million [12][22]. Group 3: Economic Contributions - In 2024, Jiangsu's construction industry contributed 44,771.5 billion yuan, accounting for 13.7% of the national total, indicating its strength in the construction sector [15]. - Jiangsu is the largest shipbuilding province in China, with a shipbuilding completion volume of 2,282 million deadweight tons, representing 47.4% of the national total [18]. - The steel production in Jiangsu is significantly higher than that of Guangdong and Zhejiang, with 16,757.2 million tons produced in 2024, which is 1.77 times the combined output of the other two provinces [16]. Group 4: Historical Context - The industrial focus of Jiangsu has historical roots, with a stronger heavy industry foundation established during the planned economy era, leading to a preference for upstream industries [23]. - The development paths of these provinces are influenced by their economic structures, with Guangdong focusing on electronics due to early foreign investment and Jiangsu's industrial base being more aligned with heavy industries [22][24]. - Zhejiang's lighter industrial focus is attributed to its reliance on private enterprises and a strong local service economy, which has fostered consumer brands [25].

作者：余 飞 01 唯一负增长的经济特区 去年三季度，汕头经济出来的时候，本号就已经写过一次汕头的尴尬境地。 谁承想，全年数据出来，汕头依旧尴尬。 汕头统计局披露： 2024年前三季度我市地区生产总值为2279.30亿元，按不变价格计算（下同），同比下降1.9%。 2024全年，我市地区生产总值3167.97亿元，按不变价格计算，同比增长0.02%。 实际增速看似回正，但名义跌幅则在扩大。 先解释一下名义增速和实际增速。名义增速很简单，就是变量与去年的基数之比。而实际增量则需要考虑通胀和负通胀因素。 GDP规模较去年前三季度减少了19.96亿元，名义增速-0.87%，实际增速-1.9%，是五个经济特区中GDP唯一负增长的城市，也是广东21个城市中唯一 负增长者。 去年全年，汕头GDP相较于2023年减少了38.42亿元，名义跌幅扩大至-1.2%，实际增速0.02%。 依旧是五个经济特区中唯一负增长的城市，也是广东21个城市中的唯一。 制图：城市财经；数据：各城市统计局 汕头，那一年和深圳、厦门、珠海一起入选为国家经济特区，后来海南脱离广东单独成省，也成了国家经济特区。 四十多年过去了，曾经处在同一起跑线上的几 ...