Core Viewpoint - The "Thousand Billion Counties" in China are expected to increase to 62 by 2024, with a total GDP of 10.6 trillion yuan, indicating a significant growth in county-level economies [1][6]. Group 1: Economic Growth and Performance - By 2024, the total number of "Thousand Billion Counties" will reach 62, up from 59 in 2023 and 54 in 2022, showcasing a consistent growth trend [6][10]. - Among the 62 "Thousand Billion Counties," Kunshan and Jiangyin have GDPs exceeding 500 billion yuan, while Zhangjiagang, Jinjiang, and Changshu have GDPs over 300 billion yuan [8][10]. - Over 70% of "Thousand Billion Counties" are projected to have GDP growth rates surpassing the national average, with 12 counties achieving nominal growth rates over 10% [10]. Group 2: Distribution of Strong Counties - The "2025 Saidi Top 100 Counties" report highlights that Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shandong provinces excel, occupying 25, 15, and 12 seats respectively [10][12]. - Jiangsu province dominates the top 10 rankings, holding 6 positions and securing the top 3 spots [10][12]. Group 3: Characteristics of "Super Strong Counties" - As of 2024, there are 7 "Super Strong Counties" in China, each with an economic total exceeding 200 billion yuan, including Kunshan (538.02 billion yuan) and Jiangyin (512.61 billion yuan) [3][16]. - These "Super Strong Counties" contribute significantly to the national economy, accounting for 1.9% of GDP and 1.6% of general public budget revenue, despite representing only 0.08% of the land area and 0.9% of the population [17].

Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the significant role of the top 100 counties in China's economic development, contributing over 10% of the national GDP while occupying only about 2% of the land area and 7% of the population [1]. Group 1: Economic Contribution - The top 100 counties account for 26.5% of the GDP with only 5% of the county count, showcasing their leading role in county economic growth [1]. - The economic scale of the top 100 counties increased from 7.4 trillion yuan in 2015 to 12.6 trillion yuan in 2023, nearly doubling in ten years [5]. - The number of counties with GDP exceeding 1 billion yuan has expanded, with 62 counties classified as "billion-yuan counties" by 2024 [5]. Group 2: Regional Distribution - The eastern region dominates with 67 counties in the top 100, while the central and western regions have 18 and 12 counties, respectively [1]. - Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shandong provinces are particularly prominent, with Jiangsu alone holding 6 of the top 10 positions [1][4]. Group 3: Characteristics of "Super Strong Counties" - "Super strong counties" are defined as those with large economic and population scales, meeting or approaching the standards of medium-sized cities [6]. - As of 2024, there are 7 "super strong counties," including Kunshan and Jiangyin, with GDPs exceeding 200 billion yuan [6]. - These counties leverage industrial advantages to attract population, creating a positive cycle of "population-economy" [6]. Group 4: Development Strategies - The report emphasizes the need for coordinated development of new industrialization, urbanization, and rural revitalization to achieve high-quality county development [6]. - It identifies ten critical relationships that must be managed for effective county economic development, including the balance between scale growth and structural optimization [6].