- Shanghai
- Beijing
- Tianjin
- Guangzhou
- Hangzhou
- Chengdu
- Nanjing
- Fuzhou
- Changsha
- Ji’nan
The cities were evaluated on what China.org.cn calls “a comprehensive assessment basis,” that took into account the size of the economy in each city, the number of employees, fixed assets investment, gross output of industrial enterprises, per capita GDP, population urbanization, added value of the first, second and third industries, disposable income of the urban population, eco-environment, location and infrastructure, endowment insurance engagement, new job opportunities, dwelling space per capita and the amount of scientific research taking place.
Source: China.org.cn [via Marketing Charts]
