Core Insights - The 2025 city ranking in Zhejiang Province reveals diverse development paths for 11 cities, contributing to a competitive modern urban network in the Yangtze River Delta region [1] Group 1: New First-tier Cities - Hangzhou retains its position as the leading new first-tier city with a score of 89.55, solidifying its status as the digital economy capital [1] - Ningbo ascends to the new first-tier city category with a score of 49.20, showcasing its dual-core driving force through the Ningbo-Zhoushan Port and a burgeoning green petrochemical industry [3] Group 2: Second-tier Cities - Cities like Wenzhou (38.97), Jinhua (34.27), and Jiaxing (30.08) maintain their positions in the second-tier category, each demonstrating unique strengths such as Wenzhou's vibrant private economy and Jinhua's international trade hub [1][3] Group 3: Emerging Cities - Quzhou, classified as a third-tier city, is transforming into a digital economy hub with significant growth in strategic emerging industries, supported by the establishment of regional headquarters for 68 listed companies [4] - Zhoushan, a fourth-tier city, is leveraging its marine economy with significant oil and gas throughput, contributing to the development of a blue economy [6][7]