Happy 11th anniversary to China’s powerhouse trio! The Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region just dropped its latest flex: a GDP of 11.5 trillion yuan ($1.6 trillion) in 2024 – doubling its 2013 numbers. Think of it as the Avengers of economic growth, but with fewer capes and more infrastructure.
Since launching its coordinated development strategy in 2014, this mega-region (home to 110 million people!) has bulldozed through six trillion-yuan GDP milestones. From tech parks to green energy hubs, it’s become a blueprint for how interconnected cities can level up together.
Experts call this ‘integrated growth’ – like when your squad splits tasks to crush group projects. Beijing handles R&D, Tianjin mans the ports, and Hebei pumps out manufacturing muscle. Together, they’re rewriting China’s economic playbook.
What’s next? The region aims to slash carbon emissions while boosting AI and robotics. For young professionals eyeing Asia’s markets, this trio’s trajectory is must-watch content.
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Chart of the Day: Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei embrace integrated growth
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