As we all know, there are many excellent cities in Guangdong, my country's largest economic province. The two outstanding first-tier cities of Guangzhou, the provincial capital, and Shenzhen, the special economic zone, are the most powerful forces. Along with them, Foshan and Dongguan are two new cities. First-tier cities are rising rapidly, and these four cities with an economic output value exceeding one trillion yuan are firmly established in the province.
Today, the editor also led everyone here to explore what new faces are catching up behind these four cities. Who is following closely? The fifth in Guangdong Where is the city?
First of all, the first place we came to is called Huizhou City. It is located in the southeast of Guangdong Province. It is a city in the Pearl River Delta region that is in urgent need of leapfrogging. Its GDP in 2019 was 417.741 billion yuan and its current ranking is No. 5. In addition to Huizhou's unique geographical advantages, its rich marine resources and mineral resources have further contributed to today's excellent results, laying a very solid economic foundation for the primary and secondary industries.
The rise of top 100 counties such as Huidong and Boluo has also brought more possibilities to Huizhou City tomorrow. Today, Huizhou is working hard to narrow the gap with Dongguan City, the fourth-largest economy in the province. Let us wait and see its transformation.
The second place we came to was called Zhuhai City. It is located in the southern part of Guangdong Province. It is an important special economic zone and a beautiful coastal garden city. Zhuhai's transportation is very developed. Jinwan International Airport and Zhuhai and Zhuhai North Railway Stations are established here, which strengthens economic exchanges between various places, which also makes Zhuhai's characteristic culture more widely spread.
This city contains many surprises of development. Although the city is developed, people live leisurely and leisurely. It is worthy of the famous "City of Happiness". Zhuhai City's GDP in 2019 was 343.589 billion yuan, ranking behind Huizhou, and it still needs to make persistent efforts.
The third place we finally came to is called Maoming City. It is located in the southwest of Guangdong Province and borders Guangxi. It has a mild climate, fertile soil, abundant water resources, rich and diverse agricultural products, and a broad market space. It is a veritable city. It is a major agricultural city; at the same time, the energy industry here is very developed, especially in the petrochemical industry, which plays a prominent role, laying a solid foundation for Maoming City's economic leap.
Maoming City’s GDP in 2019 was 325.234 billion yuan, ranking 7th in the province. It has always been working hard on the road to breakthroughs, let us wait and see.
The editor has said so much. I believe you in front of the screen have your own opinions and insights on Guangdong’s fifth place. Who do you think will be the final winner among these three cities?