How developed is Zhejiang? I'm from Huangshan, Anhui, which is adjacent to Zhejiang. If you want to truly understand Zhejiang, don't look for information and GDP data analysis. I suggest you look at it with your eyes, not the city. Go to the countryside, to the homes of farmers in remote mountainous areas. Look at the houses in the village, the roads in the village, the sanitary environment in the village, and the happiness on the faces of the villagers. You will definitely think that Zhejiang and you live in a different country. Zhejiang is adjacent to the four provinces of Jiangsu, Anhui, Jiangxi and Fujian. It can be said that no matter where you enter Zhejiang, even if it is a rural road, you will definitely feel where the provincial boundary is without any road signs. Even if it is a village a hundred meters adjacent. You can tell which one belongs to Zhejiang with your own eyes. Personally, I think the most impressive thing about Zhejiang’s development is that there are no dead ends in the province. It is the first province in the country to achieve a moderately prosperous society throughout the country. Even the more developed Jiangsu cannot do this. Not to mention the other neighboring Fujian, Anhui and Jiangxi...
When it comes to the economic development of a region, many people like to use GDP to measure it. According to GDP data, in the GDP ranking of my country's provinces in 2017, Zhejiang ranked after Shandong, and per capita GDP ranked Zhejiang after Jiangsu. From these data, Zhejiang does not have an advantage.
The historical and geographical reasons for Zhejiang’s economic development are the lack of natural resources and the constraints of the geological environment. There are more mountains and less farmland, which just provides opportunities for local residents who like to endure hardships to go out and do business. Nowadays, Zhejiang’s economy is inseparable from various Internet platforms represented by our father Jack Ma. In the past ten years, Zhejiang's Internet economy, e-commerce platforms and cross-border trade have all been ahead of other provinces.
In terms of economic aggregate, Zhejiang is indeed not as good as the top three. However, Zhejiang’s comprehensive economic strength is no weaker than the top three. Brand products, unicorn companies, singles champions, invisible champions, and rich people The number of people, the number of entrepreneurs’ places of origin, etc. are all among the best. It is one of the provinces with the largest number in China and one of the provinces with the strongest corporate competitiveness. Therefore, the total economic volume is not the true reflection of Zhejiang’s economic strength.
Judging from the data of 2016 alone, Zhejiang Province’s economic aggregate can already be regarded as “as rich as any other country”, which is equivalent to Switzerland in Europe. And last year, Zhejiang Province's GDP increased a lot, with the total amount exceeding 5 trillion yuan, second only to Guangdong and Jiangsu. However, you must know that the population of Zhejiang Province is relatively small in the country. It is only more than 50 million, or even only half of Guangdong. The ability to achieve such results is naturally a proof of Zhejiang Province's economic development.
The capital of Zhejiang Province is the political, economic, cultural, educational, transportation and financial center of Zhejiang Province. It is also one of the important e-commerce centers in China. The famous Alibaba is located here. According to the latest news Hangzhou has been promoted to a new first-tier city. In 2016, Hangzhou's total GDP exceeded the trillion mark, reaching 1,105.049 billion yuan, officially becoming the 10th city in the country with a GDP exceeding one trillion.
Among the top 500 manufacturing companies in China, Zhejiang Province accounts for 70. The manufacturing industry in Zhejiang Province is not only strong, but also full. There are both large companies and many small and medium-sized enterprises. However, provinces with developed manufacturing industries , will be greatly damaged when encountering an economic crisis. China's current economic situation is to follow the high-tech route and the smart manufacturing route, so it is gradually rising in China.
From the beginning of the 21st century to today, the average annual growth rate of China's cultural industry has exceeded 15%, and Zhejiang Province has reached 20%. The growth rate of the cultural industry is actually a barometer of economic growth. From Zhongnan Group to Huace Film and Television, Tangde Film and Television, Shenke, and Hengdian Film and Television, Zhejiang accounts for almost half of the domestic film and television listed companies.
When it comes to Zhejiang, everyone knows that it is a very wealthy and economically developed place, but how developed and powerful is it? I have only heard about it, or seen it from the news. Zhejiang’s development is not only reflected in the economic level, but also in many aspects, such as in terms of food, drink, entertainment and consumption. Here are a few things I know Let me share with you some stories about Zhejiang’s economic development:
Everyone knows that Zhejiang people are rich. Once people have money, they like to spend their money on buying houses and cars. Zhejiang has the highest sales volume. Among the top five car models, Mercedes-Benz ranks first, second is BMW, and fifth is Audi. Luxury car sales have ranked first in the country for many years, and the number of luxury car 4S stores also ranks first in the country.
As for housing, because Zhejiang has many mountains and little land, and the land is expensive, housing prices are extremely high. It is almost impossible to find houses with an average price of less than 10,000 in cities across the province. Even in Quzhou and Zhejiang, which are located in the mountains, In Lishui, the average price is more than 10,000 yuan. To be honest, houses in Zhejiang are really expensive. Ten years ago, Wenzhou's house prices ranked first in the country, with an average price of more than 30,000 yuan. Ten years later, when it becomes more rational, it will cost more than 20,000 yuan per square meter. Speaking of which, It is said that it is because Zhejiang people are rich and have strong purchasing power. Locals may think that buying a house is not expensive. Buying a house is like buying a cabbage. A few days ago, during the National Day, an apartment was launched in Zhoushan, and an aunt in Ningbo bought 26 units at once. This is not hearsay, this is true, and I am really convinced.
To be honest, high housing prices are not a good thing. It is just an example. Under the pressure of high housing prices and high consumption, it will only affect migrant workers like us in the end. Our consumption will become higher and higher, and we will not be able to keep up with the locals. The pace of human beings was eventually abandoned by this city.
The city I am in is Ningbo, Zhejiang. It is the second city in Zhejiang, second only to the provincial capital Hangzhou. Ningbo is a coastal city. It is an industrial city, supplemented by ports and foreign trade. Its economy is very developed, especially Wealth is hidden among the people, and Ningbo people are very low-key. As a foreigner who has lived in Ningbo for six years, I think Ningbo is an economically developed city. Although Ningbo cannot represent the whole of Zhejiang, in terms of economic development, Ningbo is said to be in Zhejiang No one dares to say that No. 2 is No. 1, so Ningbo is still relatively representative in Zhejiang.
Ningbo is a coastal city. Since it is on the coast, seafood is definitely indispensable. It is close to the East China Sea, especially the small yellow croaker in the East China Sea. It is said that Ningbo people like to eat seafood, but there is no specific comparison. Take a look The seafood sales ranking below is really amazing. Ningbo people eat 37,000 tons of hairtail and small yellow croaker a year, and they also choose the most expensive ones to eat. They are all deep-sea fish with extremely high nutritional value. It is estimated that no one in the country eats seafood. The city can match the fighting power of Ningbo people.
Let me tell you something that I have personally experienced. After coming to Ningbo for so many years, so many people in the company get married every year, and they go out with a lot of gifts. I dare not hold a wedding ceremony myself, mainly because I have no money. I couldn't afford it until this year, a fellow countryman found a daughter-in-law from Zhejiang. I heard that the woman is from Xiangshan. I don't know if it is the custom here. At the banquet, red envelopes were distributed to everyone who was present for the wedding banquet. Although it was not much, It’s only 50 yuan per person, but how much does it cost for so many people? It’s the first time I went to have a wedding banquet and got red envelopes. I heard it’s not a big deal. They said that some local people get married and give gifts to all the relatives and friends who are present. No matter how much you give, I will give it back to you in the form of red envelopes. I just want to ask where such a wedding can be found. I want to attend.
As a person from other provinces, I have a deep understanding of the expressways I take every time I drive to Zhejiang. Not only is it reflected in the expressway service area, but the roads are also very different. The expressways in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai are obviously wider and flatter. And it is very well maintained. Whether it is the roadbed or road signs, the comparison is very obvious. Even the residential villages on the side of the highway are very different. The most amazing ones are the villages in Lin'an, Hangzhou. It is really too beautiful. I dare not I believe it is a rural area. It is simply a tourist attraction. Not to mention the small villas, the key is that the design is very beautiful and well-proportioned. It blends in with the mountains and complements each other. The scenery is beautiful and refreshing. Driving by there, one word ,Cool! !
To be honest, Zhejiang is really developed. What I said above is a true reflection. The life of Zhejiang people has long been in line with developed countries. If China’s cities can develop like Zhejiang, then China is not far away from the standards of developed countries. Come on, China! Come on Zhejiang!
People are talking about how developed Zhejiang is, as if Zhejiang is one of the best in the country. In fact, it is not the case. Zhejiang’s economy is indeed good, but not to the extent you imagine.
First of all, numbers speak for themselves. Zhejiang’s GDP in 2020 is 6.46 trillion yuan, ranking fourth in the country after Guangdong, Jiangsu, and Shandong. The per capita GDP is 110,450 yuan, ranking fifth in the country after Beijing, Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Fujian. Don't you think it's that strong? In fact, one thing about Zhejiang is remarkable, and that is the per capita disposable income. In 2020, the per capita disposable income of Zhejiang residents was 52,397 yuan, second only to Shanghai and Beijing. In other words, Zhejiang people are quite wealthy.
Zhejiang is a place with "seven mountains, two rivers and one farmland". It has many mountains and few fields, so its geographical location is actually not good. Therefore, many people from Zhejiang go out to work and do a lot of business. That is to say, the private economy is very developed, so there are many bosses. People like the "Oriental Jews" from Wenzhou have done business all over the world, and they are also the birthplace of China's private economy. There are also the current Internet economy Alibaba, Taobao, Yiwu Small Commodities, etc. There are indeed many small bosses in Zhejiang, but it also brings about a problem that is, the housing prices in Zhejiang are extremely high. Regardless of whether it is a prefecture-level city or a small county town, the average price is more than 10,000 to 20,000 yuan. But the urban construction and transportation in Zhejiang are actually not good. It seems that some places don't care about these at all. Maybe the bosses are busy making money in other places and rarely come back, so they don't care about the construction of their hometown.
In short, Zhejiang people are really smart and have many small bosses. But there are more ordinary office workers. Compared with the higher housing prices and commodity prices in other places, as well as the urban construction and highway transportation that are not outstanding, only locals know whether it deserves to be developed.
Zhejiang is a province with a very high level of national wealth in China. Although its economic aggregate is not comparable to Guangdong and Jiangsu, or even lower than Shandong, the gap between urban and rural areas in the province is small, and the regional gap is small. One of the provinces with the most balanced development. Both Hangjiahu in northern Zhejiang and Wenzhou in southern Zhejiang are both good. Jinhua and Shaoxing in central Zhejiang are also not inferior. The social development level of Quzhou and Lishui, which are slightly worse, is also much higher than that of ordinary cities in the central and western regions.
Zhejiang’s economy is mainly dominated by private enterprises. Hangzhou’s electronics and information industry, Jinhua’s small commodity trading, Wenzhou’s leather and clothing, Ningbo’s manufacturing and foreign trade, all regions work together to complete the industrial chain. Extreme. Zhejiang merchants and Guangdong merchants are the two major business gangs in my country. Just set up a table and open a shop, rent a counter and set up a stall. The private economy in the province is extremely active, and the entrepreneurial atmosphere is enthusiastic. Although the total economic output of the cities in the province is not high, Zhejiang ranks first in the country in terms of accumulated wealth and per capita income. For example, Wenzhou and Jinhua rank 30th and 50th in terms of total economic volume. However, in terms of people's wealth level, there are really not many cities that exceed these two places.
Jiangsu and Zhejiang have always been rich and prosperous places where people gather together. In modern times, thanks to the coastal opening policy, location advantages and the rise of maritime trade, people here are generally more active in ideas and bolder. In 1982, Yiwu started to test the waters and started small commodity wholesale. Now it has become the world's largest small commodity market, with a transaction volume of 458.3 billion yuan last year! It can only be said that a broad vision and an open mind can create the current situation.
When you mention Zhejiang, you always think of picturesque scenery. In fact, in terms of terrain, the province is divided into seven mountains, one water and two fields. The mountain area accounts for more than 74% of the province, and the water system accounts for 5%. , the only plain used for development is northern Zhejiang. The development to the present level is indeed related to people's concepts.
Zhejiang’s development is not only current, but also has amazed the world since the Southern Song Dynasty. As a province whose mineral resources are almost negligible and whose national attention was far less than that of Shanghai after the founding of the People's Republic of China, Zhejiang people have forged an unusual economic development path with the courage to be the first in the world. How developed was the Southern Song Dynasty, which had its capital in Hangzhou, Zhejiang?
The G20 Summit recreates the prosperity of the Southern Song Dynasty
Let’s start with history. The smooth transition of the Wuyue Kingdom, without war or bloodshed, gave the Song Dynasty a brand new blood. "Qiantang has been prosperous since ancient times. , Smoked willow painted bridges, wind curtains and green curtains, with hundreds of thousands of homes scattered around.”
A corner of the West Lake dredged by Su Dongpo in the Northern Song Dynasty
For example, the Southern Song Dynasty had only the largest population in the world at that time. 15% of the world’s economy, but its economy accounts for 75% of the world’s. There was also the Southern Song Dynasty in 1206, when the population was only 70 million and the fiscal revenue was as high as 80 million taels of silver. And by 1900. The population of the Qing Dynasty was as high as 400 million, and its fiscal revenue was only 80 million taels of silver. Let’s talk about grain production again. During the reign of Emperor Xiaozong of the Song Dynasty, the population of the Southern Song Dynasty was 70 million, the total grain output was 140 billion jins, and the per capita output was 2,000 jins. This amount is two to three times that of 1980. At that time, one kilogram of seeds invested could produce 15 times the amount of grain, compared with only 5 times in Europe. How rich are people in Zhejiang today?
Aerial photography of Qianjiang New Town in Hangzhou
Zhejiang people, who are hard-working, intelligent, courageous and courageous, rely on their own hands and the wisdom of their minds to turn the golden sign of "Zhejiang Merchants" into Polished. According to relevant statistics, in Zhejiang, there is one multi-millionaire for every 380 people.
Many wealthy people we are familiar with are from Zhejiang, such as Guo Guangchang, the godfather of Chinese business investment and chairman of Fuxing Group, with a net worth of 44.5 billion US dollars; Ding Lei, chairman of the board of directors of NetEase, with a net worth of 16 billion US dollars; Lu Guanqiu, Zhejiang Chairman of the board of directors of Wanxiang, with assets of 65 billion yuan; Zong Qinghou, chairman of Wahaha Group, and his family, with assets of 135 billion yuan; Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba, has assets of US$43.4 billion. How developed is Zhejiang's economy?
Aerial photography of the night view of Qianjiang New Town in Hangzhou
This is mainly reflected in three aspects. One is the developed private economy; the second is that the residents of Zhejiang are very wealthy. The third is that the development of cities in Zhejiang Province is relatively balanced.
For example, Zhejiang Province’s per capita disposable income ranks first among all provinces in the country. Per capita consumption expenditure also ranks first at the provincial level, and various indicators, such as per capita household deposits and per capita fiscal revenue, also rank first in the country.
Take Xiaoqi’s hometown of Tiantai County as an example. It is a small fourth-tier county with a population of 600,000 and a GDP of 29.1 billion yuan in 2019 (ranking 65th among 89 counties and cities in Zhejiang Province. Such results are unprecedented in Shandong). It can be ranked 24th, and Guiyang’s 88 counties and cities can be ranked 15th). House prices start at 14,000 yuan, and there are more than 40,000 villas. This shows that Zhejiang’s economic development is balanced.
Zhejiang University Zijingang Campus
Let’s talk about it again. In terms of education, the university’s admission rate in 2019 was 64%, second only to Shanghai; the college entrance examination admission rate was 94.95%. It ranks first at the provincial level in the country, except for municipalities directly under the Central Government; in terms of medical care, there are more than 60 medical staff per 10,000 people, second only to Beijing and Shanghai; in terms of science and technology, the number of invention patents per 10,000 people is Ranked second in the country; in terms of talents, domestic and foreign academicians born in Zhejiang rank second in the country. Conclusion
Overlooking the West Lake in Hangzhou
Unlike many developed provinces and cities in China, the development of Zhejiang Province is basically achieved through its own efforts, especially the private sector. The economy is all proactive and spontaneous, seeking development internally and integrating resources externally. Therefore, the development of Zhejiang Province is comprehensive development, with a high degree of balanced economic and social coordinated development, and very balanced development among regions. The government has money, the companies have money, and the people have money in their pockets. This is something that many other provinces do not have. of.
Dear, what do you think? Thanks for the invitation. How developed is Zhejiang Province? Ten years ago, when I was in the men’s woolen sweater business, I went to Buyuan Town, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province to find a manufacturer to wholesale woolen sweaters, and I saw why Zhejiang Province is so rich. A small town in Zhejiang accounts for about 70% of the national market share of woolen sweaters. The shops in the town are connected to factories, with various decks and accessories all over the street. Everyone is busy and everyone is there. Work, the boss is busy, part-time workers work with peace of mind, people all have goals, and they all realize their ideals that are within reach. Thinking of the fellows from Shuangcheng playing mahjong, going out to restaurants, and the cat-winter years, one can imagine the result. Wealth is accumulated over time, so much that Zhejiang fellow villagers provide the clothes, shoes, and daily necessities of the people all over the country. Of course, in the process of large-scale exchange, just like what is said in "Chicken Feathers Flying to the Sky", one dime will starve to death, and one cent will starve to death. People in Zhejiang rely on one-cent transactions to earn money from Chinese people and people all over the world. When I watched the excellent TV series "Chicken Feathers Flying to the Sky", I deeply felt the diligent, tolerant and enterprising spirit of Zhejiang people from the principles explained in the TV series. I also sincerely admire their success.
How developed Zhejiang is, in fact, cannot be seen in cities. If you are developed, look at the countryside.
It is better to live in rural areas of Zhejiang than in cities. If you are a farmer. Then many people will envy you. Nowadays, Zhejiang’s agricultural household registration only allows exit but not entry.
So I have an agricultural household registration in Zhejiang. It is relatively popular. Because there is almost no difference between urban and rural areas in Zhejiang.
For example, I have a classmate in a rural area. Vegetables from other provinces are shipped every day. Then in the morning, they sell local vegetables to vegetable buyers. It doesn't take any effort. Why. There is only envy, jealousy and hatred.
Nowadays, rural areas in Zhejiang are wealthier than cities. It can be seen that Zhejiang is very developed.
In which province will farmers be richer than cities? Only Zhejiang.
There is also Jiaxing City and the following counties. Housing prices in the county are higher than those in Jiaxing City. Jiashan and Haining are both higher than Jiaxing. It’s pretty awesome. This shows that Zhejiang is rich. Pretty much the same.
Let me talk about the cities in Zhejiang based on my own real experience. I think Zhejiang’s development is all-round and cannot be measured purely by economics. I live in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. I was in Suzhou before university. The university was in Taizhou, northern Jiangsu. I also worked in Suzhou after graduation. I know southern and northern Jiangsu quite well. I have been to many cities in northern Jiangsu, including Taizhou, Lianyungang, Xuzhou, Huai'an, and Nantong. , Yancheng, etc.
In the past two years, I often traveled to Zhejiang for work reasons. I basically spent 20 days a month in Zhejiang. When I travel on business, I don’t just visit a certain city. Our company is headquartered in Suzhou, and we have branches all over Zhejiang. I basically visited small cities and towns in two months and stayed in each city for two days. I did this cycle for two years. Compared to other places, I still like traveling in Zhejiang. First of all, the transportation is convenient. Basically, there are high-speed trains and high-speed trains. It is very convenient to go everywhere, except for a few county-level cities like Zhoushan, Wenling, Wencheng, or Lishui City. Open to traffic. In addition, the urban security in Zhejiang is very good, the streets are very clean, and the urban layout is very reasonable, which makes people feel comfortable. Even in the "mountainous" mountainous cities such as Yunhe, Jingning, Longquan, and Songyang under Lishui City, compared with Huai'an in northern Jiangsu or the county-level cities under Yancheng, when you actually walk on the streets, you It can be clearly felt that these county-level cities in Zhejiang are more comfortable, cleaner and more organized than the county-level cities in northern Jiangsu. This is not a boast or a black Su Bei, this is just my true feeling. Similarly, I have also been to some cities in Hubei, Guangxi, Sichuan and other places. Those places are not on the same level as northern Jiangsu and Zhejiang.
I basically no longer travel for work and have been staying in Suzhou. Whether it’s because of my hometown or other reasons, after traveling to so many places, I always feel that Suzhou is the most suitable place to live. I love Suzhou.
I recently went to Zhejiang, just in time for the spring with red flowers and green willows. The climate and scenery were really comfortable! I really don’t want to go back to Harbin where it’s still freezing and snowy! I went to a relative's house and got a feel for the efficiency of the government in Zhejiang. It's really incredible! When a relative's house in Jiaxing came down, he could apply for the property ownership certificate right away. We made an appointment online and went to get it on time at 9:30 the next morning. As long as we brought all the materials, we only signed a few words when we got there. In less than an hour, I successfully obtained the property ownership certificate.
I feel that if you want to buy a house in Harbin, you won’t be able to get the property ownership certificate even if you wait for three to five years. Moreover, the procedures for applying for the certificate are complicated and you still have to wait a few working days! The underdevelopment of the economy can be seen from the efficiency of the government!