针对湘鄂赣三省省际毗邻地区合作发展现状、具体做法、存在问题及对策建议等问题，《中国经营报》 记者日前专访了长江经济带高质量发展智库联盟秘书长、湖北省人民政府咨询委员、湖北省长江经济研 究院首席专家秦尊文。 在秦尊文看来，与长三角地区的上海市、江苏省、浙江省在三地接壤处共同打造"水乡客厅"，利用平原 优势重点推进新型工业化、新型城镇化的做法不同，长江中游城市群三省交界地是幕阜山区，在国家发 展改革委支持下，三省正共建"通平修"（通城县、平江县、修水县）绿色发展先行区，在三地大力发展 生态文化旅游业、特色农业及加工业，推进生态产品价值实现，共同打造"中国绿心"。 "但是，三省接壤地带只有一处，更多的是探索两两交界的省际毗邻地区合作。"秦尊文表示，这也将成 为鄂赣、湘赣、鄂湘两两合作，共同推动省际毗邻地区高质量发展的主战场。 中经记者 张家振 武汉报道 党的二十届四中全会指出："推动长江中游城市群等加快发展，培育发展若干区域性中心城市，更好发 挥跨区域联结型地区支撑带动作用。"今年8月，中共中央、国务院出台《关于推动城市高质量发展的意 见》，也首次将长江中游城市群定位为全国高质量发展增长极。 地处长江中游城市群的湘 ...

Core Viewpoint - The "same city" concept is becoming a new trend in the Wuhan metropolitan area, emphasizing the need for collaborative development among surrounding cities to enhance the overall economic capacity and quality of growth in the region [1][3][5]. Economic Significance - By 2024, the economic output of the Wuhan metropolitan area is expected to exceed 3.6 trillion yuan, accounting for over 60% of Hubei's total economy and 29% of the Yangtze River middle reaches urban agglomeration [3][13]. - The goal for 2025 is to achieve a GDP of 4 trillion yuan, necessitating an increase of approximately 400 billion yuan this year, which relies on the collective efforts of the "1+8" member cities [3][4]. Development Strategy - The recent emphasis on "same city" development indicates a strategic shift towards enhancing collaboration and connectivity among Wuhan and its surrounding cities, aiming to create a more integrated urban area [5][12]. - The focus on transportation, innovation, and industrial collaboration is crucial for achieving this goal, with various projects already underway to facilitate these connections [7][8]. Collaborative Projects - Numerous projects, such as the Huangshi New Port Expressway and the Hanjin Xinglong Hub, highlight the involvement of Wuhan in regional development efforts, showcasing the metropolitan area's commitment to collaborative growth [8][9]. - The establishment of cross-border e-commerce parks and high-tech zones in neighboring cities further illustrates the industrial cooperation and resource sharing within the metropolitan area [12][14]. Future Directions - The Wuhan metropolitan area is set to enhance its role as a regional leader by fostering deeper cooperation with neighboring provinces, particularly in transportation, technology, and industry [16][17]. - The upcoming "14th Five-Year Plan" will focus on promoting regional interconnectedness and collaborative development, aiming to strengthen the metropolitan area's influence within the Yangtze River middle reaches urban agglomeration [15][18].