文 王登海 年初，石家庄都市圈正式获批跻身"国家队"。石家庄都市圈以石家庄市为中心，与联系紧密的衡水市、 邢台市、定州市、辛集市共同组成，聚焦装备制造、生物医药、现代物流等优势产业集群构建，依 托"一核两极、两圈两廊"空间格局。 进入年中，东北老工业基地的都市圈建设取得实质性突破。8月22日，《长春都市圈发展规划》获国家 发展和改革委员会复函同意，标志着长春都市圈建设从前期规划探索阶段正式迈入落地实施的关键环 节；10月，规划全文正式印发实施，明确以长春为核心，联动吉林、四平、辽源、松原部分区域及延边 朝鲜族自治州西部区域的发展范围，重点围绕汽车及零部件、轨道交通装备、现代农业、冰雪经济等特 色产业打造协同发展链条。 2025年年末，东部沿海区域都市圈布局进一步加密。12月5日，宁波市发展和改革委员会在宁波市网络 民生服务平台"民生e点通"回复网民时称，2024年1月，宁波都市圈已获得国家发展和改革委员会批复。 都市圈是推动区域协调发展、激活经济增长动力的核心载体。国家级都市圈的规划建设，不仅关乎核心 城市与周边区域的协同共生，更对全国经济格局优化、城乡融合发展具有深远影响。 2025年，国家级都市圈持续扩容 ...

国家级都市圈增至19个 12月19日，清华大学中国新型城镇化研究院在成都发布的《现代化成都都市圈高质量发展指数2025》（下称《都市圈指数2025》）显示，在国家级都市圈 中，深圳都市圈综合实力位居全国第一，成都都市圈综合实力则居中西部首位。 12月5日，宁波市发展和改革委在宁波市网络民生服务平台"民生e点通"回复网民时称，2024年1月，宁波都市圈已获得国家发展改革委批复。这意味着宁波 都市圈正式官宣获批，至此国家级都市圈增至19个。 另外18个获得国家发展和改革委函复的国家级都市圈分别是南京、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、石家庄和长春都市圈。 "现代化成都都市圈高质量发展指数"通过跟踪比较成都都市圈与国内其他都市圈的发展差异，客观评价成都都市圈核心领域的发展水平，精准识别成都都市 圈的优势亮点和短板弱项，为成都都市圈建设寻经验、提对策、强引擎。 不过，该指数也全面反映了国家级都市圈的综合实力，将全国16个国家级都市圈（沈阳、长春和宁波因为公开数据缺项较多或者公开数据较少等原因没有纳 入）纳入横向比较，从城镇化基础、发展质量效益和同城化水平3 ...

01 长三角首份国土空间规划，批复了 12月3日，国务 院批复了《长三角国土空间规划（2023—2035年）》。 这是长三角首份，也是全国第三个获批的国家级城市群国土空间规划。 之所以是首份，是因为在本轮批复之前，国土空间规划还不叫国土空间规划，而是由主体功能区规划、土地利用规划、城乡规划等多份文件共同呈现。 现在采取了多规合一，也即所有的规划都浓缩到了国土空间规划当中。 随着"十四五"即将收官，去年以来各省市自治区以及主要城市的国土空间规划，相继获得国务院批复。 今年则是国家级城市群的国土空间规划进入批复阶段。京津冀、成渝地区双城经济圈已分别在1月份、11月份获批，下一个该轮到粤港澳。 具体来看 《长三角国土空间规划（2023—2035年）》，国家给到的定位是： 落实长三角一体化发展战略部署，建设世界级城市群，支撑长三角在中国式 现代化中走在前列，更好发挥先行探路、引领示范、辐射带动作用。 作为全国经济规模最大的国家级城市圈，长三角城市群的定位一出场便是世界级。 自2019年安徽全境加入长三角大家族后，长三角城市圈涵盖三省一市，覆盖41个城市，坐拥上海、苏州、杭州、南京、宁波、无锡、合肥、南通、常州9 个万 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent upgrade of the Changchun urban agglomeration to a national-level urban circle, highlighting the significance of urban circles in driving regional economic development and the potential for other cities to achieve similar status in the future [3][4]. Summary by Sections Changchun Urban Circle Upgrade - The Changchun urban circle has been officially recognized as a national-level urban circle, following the approval of its development plan by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) [4]. - The urban circle encompasses an area of approximately 29,700 square kilometers and has a permanent population of about 12.1 million [4]. Economic Goals and Impact - The development plan sets ambitious economic targets, aiming for a total economic output of around 1.35 trillion yuan by 2030, with a focus on enhancing regional integration and urban functionality [4][5]. - Changchun's GDP for 2024 is projected to be 763.2 billion yuan, accounting for 53.1% of Jilin province's GDP, while the urban circle's total economic output will represent 67% of the province's economy [5]. Future Urban Circles - As of now, there are 18 national-level urban circles in China, with notable cities like Nanjing, Chengdu, and Wuhan included [7]. - Cities such as Kunming and Harbin are still in the process of planning their urban circles, with Kunming being highlighted for its potential due to its population and economic size [8][9]. Government Initiatives - The Chinese government emphasizes the development of modern urban circles as a key focus for enhancing urban governance and promoting coordinated development among cities [9][10]. - Recent policies aim to establish a framework for urban integration and improve public services across urban circles, facilitating efficient commuting and industrial collaboration [10].

Core Insights - The Long Spring Urban Circle in Jilin Province has been officially recognized as a national-level urban circle, increasing the total number of such urban circles in China to 18 [1][2] - The Long Spring Urban Circle aims to achieve an economic total of approximately 1.35 trillion yuan by 2030, with significant improvements in regional integration and urban functionality [2][3] - The development of urban circles is a key focus for the Chinese government, with ongoing efforts to enhance urban governance and promote coordinated development among cities [6][7] Summary by Sections Long Spring Urban Circle Development - The Long Spring Urban Circle, centered around Changchun, includes Jilin City, Siping, and Liao Yuan, covering an area of approximately 29,700 square kilometers with a resident population of about 12.1 million [1] - The development plan for the Long Spring Urban Circle was approved by the National Development and Reform Commission and aims to enhance the economic and social integration of the region [2] Economic Goals and Impact - By 2030, the Long Spring Urban Circle is expected to reach an economic output of around 1.35 trillion yuan, significantly contributing to the overall economic growth of Jilin Province [2] - Changchun City alone is projected to account for 53.1% of Jilin's GDP in 2024, highlighting the urban circle's critical role in the province's economic landscape [2] Future Urban Circles - As of now, 15 out of 22 major cities in China have been designated as national-level urban circles, with notable cities like Kunming and Harbin still awaiting recognition [3][4] - The government is actively promoting the development of urban circles, with plans for Kunming's urban circle already underway [4][5] Broader Urban Development Strategy - The Chinese government emphasizes the importance of urban circles in enhancing urban governance and promoting coordinated development among cities, as outlined in various national policies [6][7] - The Long Triangle region is also focusing on urban circle development as a priority for the next five years, aiming for integrated urban growth [7]

Group 1 - The Chinese government has implemented a policy to waive childcare education fees for all kindergarten senior class children, expected to benefit approximately 12 million children this autumn semester, with an increase in national fiscal expenditure of about 20 billion yuan [2] - The Chinese Buddhist Association has expressed concerns over the actions of Shi Yongxin, indicating that his alleged criminal activities have severely damaged the social image of monks and negatively impacted the healthy transmission of Buddhism [3] - The Ministry of Finance expressed satisfaction with S&P's decision to maintain China's sovereign credit rating at "A+" with a stable outlook, highlighting recognition of China's economic resilience and debt management effectiveness [5] Group 2 - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and other departments have released implementation opinions to promote innovation in the brain-computer interface industry, including the development of high-precision surgical robots for implanting brain-computer interfaces [6] - The People's Bank of China announced a 700 billion yuan reverse repurchase operation to maintain liquidity in the banking system, with a term of three months [7] - China's foreign exchange reserves decreased by 25.2 billion USD to 3.2922 trillion USD by the end of July, influenced by various macroeconomic factors, while gold reserves increased by 60,000 ounces [8] Group 3 - China's total goods trade value for the first seven months of the year reached 25.7 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.5%, with exports growing by 8% and imports by 4.8% in July [9] - Hema Fresh plans to open nearly 100 new stores within the fiscal year, aiming to exceed 500 stores, reflecting confidence in the domestic consumption market [24] - The Australian Tourism Board anticipates over 1 million Chinese tourists will visit Australia from July this year to June next year, indicating a strong recovery in tourism demand [23]

Core Insights - The article discusses the ongoing efforts to develop modern urban agglomerations in China, highlighting the push for Longcheng and Kunming to join the national-level urban agglomeration club [1][4][5] Group 1: Urban Agglomeration Development - As of now, 17 urban agglomerations have been approved by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), including major cities like Nanjing, Chengdu, and Shenzhen [2][3] - The development of urban agglomerations began in 2019, aimed at enhancing regional competitiveness and supporting high-quality urban growth [2][3] - Urban agglomeration construction is seen as a new growth driver for regional economies, facilitating infrastructure and public service development, which in turn boosts investment and consumption [2][3] Group 2: Longcheng and Kunming's Efforts - Longcheng and Kunming are actively seeking approval for their urban agglomerations, with significant emphasis on high-quality development and regional collaboration [1][4][5] - Longcheng's GDP is projected to be 7632.19 billion yuan in 2024, accounting for 53.1% of Jilin province's total GDP, indicating its dominant economic position [5][6] - Kunming's GDP is expected to reach 8275.22 billion yuan in 2024, representing 26.2% of Yunnan province's GDP, showcasing its leading role in the region [6]