Core Viewpoint - The report titled "International Communication Center City Index 2025" by Tsinghua University and Deloitte China provides a new method for comparing urban competitiveness, focusing on attractiveness, influence, and connectivity, with a global perspective on 50 cities [1]. Group 1: City Rankings and Competitiveness - Beijing and Shanghai rank 6th and 8th globally among the 50 cities, while Hangzhou, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou rank 36th, 37th, and 38th respectively [1]. - Hangzhou's ranking as the "third city" in international communication is notable despite lacking advantages in consulate numbers, inbound tourist numbers, Fortune 500 companies, and international flight connectivity [1]. Group 2: Hangzhou's Advantages - Hangzhou published 269,834 scientific papers in the past decade, ranking 9th globally [1]. - The city is home to 9 Fortune Global 500 headquarters, ranking 8th [1]. - Hangzhou's mobile network connection speed is 117.2 Mbps, ranking 7th [1]. - The city has 11 UFI-recognized exhibitions, ranking 14th [1]. Group 3: Inbound Tourism Growth - Cities like Beijing, Chongqing, Hangzhou, and Chengdu are expected to see over 100% year-on-year growth in inbound foreign tourists in 2024, with Hangzhou leading at 191.5% [2]. Group 4: International Conference Hosting - Hangzhou ranks 140th globally and 3rd in mainland China for the number of international conferences, with 17 recognized by ICCA [3]. - The city aims to enhance its international influence by improving its conference hosting capabilities through various strategies [3]. Group 5: Importance of Hospitality and Language Proficiency - The number of high-grade hotels and the English proficiency of residents are crucial for enhancing a city's international appeal [4][7]. - Hangzhou ranks 3rd in English proficiency among Chinese cities, with a score of 509 [8]. Group 6: Learning from Beijing and Shanghai - Beijing and Shanghai lead in education and technology, with Beijing ranked 1st globally in technology innovation and Shanghai 2nd in scientific publications [9][10]. - The presence of "specialized and innovative" small giant enterprises in cities like Hangzhou can further enhance global influence [11][14]. Group 7: Opportunities for Other Cities - Cities like Shenzhen and Chengdu have their own strengths, with Shenzhen excelling in digital infrastructure and Chengdu integrating culture, creativity, and technology [15]. - The report suggests enhancing inter-city collaboration to form an "International Communication Center City Consortium" to boost regional integration and competitiveness [15].