Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the successful implementation of the "Hundred Counties, Thousand Towns, and Ten Thousand Villages" initiative in Zhongshan, showcasing significant economic growth, urban-rural integration, and environmental improvements, ultimately aiming for coordinated and common prosperity. Economic Strength - The "工改" (industrial transformation) initiative has expanded industrial space, leading to a fivefold increase in land productivity, with the area’s capacity rising from 0.5 to 3.2 [18][19]. - Zhongshan's GDP growth rate has exceeded the provincial average for two consecutive years, with rural residents' disposable income reaching 48,000 yuan, ranking second in the province [7][8]. - The urban-rural income ratio has improved to 1.4:1, maintaining the best level in the province for eleven years [10][12]. Urban Beauty - The transformation of polluted rivers into recreational areas has enhanced the quality of life for residents, with parks and leisure facilities now available [40][55]. - Zhongshan has implemented a comprehensive water management system, focusing on source control and integrated treatment of various pollution sources [44][52]. - The city has developed over a hundred beautiful rivers and lakes, turning ecological water into economic resources, thus boosting local economies [51][55]. Social Governance - The introduction of smart city technologies has improved urban management, with real-time monitoring of drainage systems and water quality [59][61]. - Community engagement has been enhanced through platforms like the "岐邻议事厅" (Qilin Neighborhood Council), allowing residents to participate in local governance and decision-making [72][77]. Rural Prosperity - The establishment of 235 strong village companies has led to the professional management of rural resources, significantly increasing collective income [82][90]. - The integration of tourism and agriculture has transformed villages into attractive destinations, with collective economic income in some areas projected to reach 3 million yuan by 2024 [88][90]. Regional Integration - The opening of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge has facilitated regional connectivity, with an average daily traffic of 86,000 vehicles, promoting integrated development strategies [99][100]. - The establishment of the Deep-Zhong Economic Cooperation Zone has become a core platform for industrial collaboration, enhancing the synergy between Shenzhen's innovation resources and Zhongshan's manufacturing capabilities [103][107].

Group 1 - The "Zhongshan Praise List" is an important research product launched by Southern Metropolis Daily and the Southern Metropolis High-Quality Development Research Institute, focusing on collecting excellent cases that promote the "Hundred Thousand Project" since 2025 [1] - This year, the list will also collect and evaluate cases related to "Bay Area Integration," "14th Five-Year Plan for People's Livelihood," "AI Governance Applications," and "Beneficial Governance Communication," aiming to provide reference paths for urban governance transformation from "unidirectional management" to "collaborative governance" [1] Group 2 - The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Zhongshan Branch (Zhongshan ICBC) has implemented innovative credit products and optimized financing models to support the "Hundred Thousand Project," achieving a 6.2% increase in agricultural loans by the end of October 2025, with nearly 10 billion yuan in cumulative credit for strong village enterprises and industrial reform projects [3] - Zhongshan ICBC has launched the "e Expansion Fast Loan" product to support enterprises' relocation and settlement under the "Industrial Reform" policy, facilitating the establishment of high-potential enterprises in Zhongshan [4] - The bank has provided nearly 1 billion yuan in project loans to key projects in the Jianxi Village, significantly improving the local industrial landscape and supporting the transformation of rural industries [6] - Zhongshan ICBC has issued a 5 million yuan long-term loan to a village collective economic organization in Dongfeng Town to support local infrastructure upgrades, enhancing the village's appearance and management capabilities [7] - The bank has successfully provided project loans to a wastewater treatment company in the Port Town, promoting resource integration and improving regional water quality, aligning with green finance development principles [9] - Looking ahead, Zhongshan ICBC aims to deepen structural reforms in financial supply, focusing on resource investment in industrial upgrading, green transformation, and urban-rural integration to contribute to the city's goal of becoming a national demonstration city for urban-rural integration [9]