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InChina, a national central city (国家中心城市) is a modern metropolis with regional, national, and international importance. There are nine national central cities: Beijing, Tianjin, Chongqing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Wuhan, Xi'an, and Zhengzhou.[1]
Beijing
Tianjin
Shanghai
Chongqing
Chengdu
Guangzhou
Wuhan
Zhengzhou
Xi'an
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As defined by the National Development and Reform Committee,[a] national central cities are strategically located in the country, shoulder the national mission, lead regional development, participate in international competition, and represent the national image.[1] This designation was formulated by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development in 2005 as a first step in reforming urbanization in China. The national central cities' spheres of influence have great impact on surrounding cities in modernizing and integrating services in various fields, including infrastructure, finance, public education, social welfare, sanitation, business licensing, and urban planning.
| Division | Native name | Total GDP (2017 USD) |
Per capita (2017 USD) |
Urban Population (2017) |
Area (km2) |
Density (/km2) |
Municipal Population (2017) |
Economic zone | Region | Subdivisions |
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| Beijing | 北京; Běijīng | $443.8 billion | $20,446.58 | 18.76 million | 16,411 | 1,323 | 21.70 million | Bohai Economic Rim | North | List |
| Tianjin | 天津; Tiānjīn | $294.7 billion | $19,452 | 12.91 million | 11,920 | 1,306 | 15.57 million | List | ||
| Shanghai | 上海; Shànghǎi | $477.63 billion | $19,750.5 | 21.21 million | 6,341 | 3,813.8 | 24.18 million | Yangtze River Delta Economic Zone | East | List |
| Chongqing | 重庆; Chóngqìng | $309.1 billion | $9,433 | 19.71 million | 82,400 | 373.2 | 30.75 million | West Triangle Economic Zone | Southwest | List |
| Chengdu | 成都; Chéngdū | $273.8 billion | $16,515 | 11.54 million | 14,378 | 650 | 9.14 million | List | ||
| Xi'an | 西安; Xī'ān | $118.4 billion | $12,055.41 | 5.9 million | 10,135 | 893.6 | 9.06 million | Northwest | ||
| Guangzhou | 广州; Guǎngzhōu | $341 billion | $22,317 | 12.49 million | 7,434 | 1,950.2 | 14.50 million | Pearl River Delta Economic Zone | South | List |
| Wuhan | 武汉; Wǔhàn | $212.6 billion | $19,627.7 | 8.72 million | 8,494 | 1,282 | 10.89 million | Yangtze River Midstream Economic Zone | Central | |
| Zhengzhou | 郑州; Zhèngzhōu | $144.7 billion | $14,276.13 | 7.14 million | 7,446 | 1,327 | 9.88 million | Zhongyuan Economic Zone |
