South China's Guangdong province, East China's Jiangsu province and the city of Shanghai were the three most competitive regions in China in 2017, according to the China Provincial Competitiveness Bluebook released in April.
The Bluebook, compiled by the Fujian Normal University and China Social Sciences Press, evaluated 31 provincial-level administrative regions in their economic competitiveness in 2016-2017.
The provincial competitiveness was based on the province's attraction to nationwide resources, acquisition of market share, and influence on surrounding regions.
GDP, macro economy, industrial economy, sustainable development, finance, government contribution, and planning and coordination were all key criteria in evaluation.
Now let us take a look at the top 10 most competitive regions in China.
No 10 Henan
The Guandu Yellow River Bridge is under construction in Zhengzhou, Central China's Henan province, on March 13, 2019. [Photo/Xinhua]
No 9 Chongqing
An aerial view of Nan'an district, Southwest China's Chongqing, on April 10, 2019. [Photo/Xinhua]
No 8 Fujian province
An aerial view of a tea garden located in Zhangping, East China's Fujian province, on March 1, 2019. [Photo/Xinhua]
No 7 Tianjin
The Fuxing bullet trains at a parking lot in Tianjin, on April 9, 2019. [Photo/Xinhua]
No 6 Shandong province
A high-speed train passes across Qingdao, East China's Shandong province, on April 8, 2019. [Photo/Xinhua]
No 5 Zhejiang province
The city of Yuyao, East China's Zhejiang province, is covered by thick fog, on March 26, 2019. [Photo/Xinhua]
No 4 Beijing
An aerial view of the Beijing Daxing International Airport located in Daxing district of Beijing, on Dec 29, 2018. [Photo/Xinhua]
No 3 Shanghai
Night view of the Lujiazui Financial District and the Bund is seen on Nov 4, 2018. [Photo/Xinhua]
No 2 Jiangsu province
A high-speed train passes across Nantong city, Jiangsu province, on March 22, 2019. [Photo/Xinhua]
