Recently, the China Institute for Development Planning of Tsinghua University and Deloitte China jointly released the 2025 International Exchange Centers Index (hereinafter referred to as the report). Chengdu entered the global top 50 for the first time, ranking 40th worldwide, 7th among Chinese cities, and 1st in central and western China.

 

Press Conference of 2025 International Exchange Centers Index

 

As the world’s first report on international exchange centers, the report analyzed and scored cities through data collection, index measurement, and qualitative research from three dimensions—attractiveness, influence, and connectivity. It assessed the role and functions of all participating cities in global factor agglomeration, international political and economic exchanges, global people-to-people connections, and other areas, providing a comprehensive reflection of their international engagement capabilities.

 

Comprehensive Scores and Rankings of Sample Cities in the Assessment

 

This is the third consecutive year the index has been released. Chengdu’s debut in the ranking this year at 40th place globally underscores Chengdu’s active integration into the overall national and provincial strategies for opening up in recent years, highlighting its efforts in the accelerated development of comprehensive channels and platforms for opening up, continuous enhancement of the open economy, and strengthened multi-layered international cooperation and exchanges. It reflects significant progress in establishing Chengdu as ahub for international exchange in western China.

 

Chengdu City Profile

 

Looking ahead, Chengdu aims to fully leverage insights from the report to further refine its strategies and planning for urban development and expand high-level opening up. By continuously expanding its economic output, enhancing core competitiveness, and optimizing functional quality, Chengdu is committed to creating a conducive environment for international development and consistently advancing its development into ahub for international exchange in western China.

 

Edited by Zhang Yuanlin

Source:Chengdu Discovery