Xi'an ranks 4th in commercial charm among 15 new first-tier cities

Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province, ranked fourth among 15 new first-tier cities, according to the 2021 city commercial charm list released on May 27 by Chinese financial news outlet Yicai.

Through the commercial shop data of 170 mainstream consumer brands, the user behavior data of 17 leading internet companies, and the big data of city data agencies, the list measures the commercial charm of 337 cities at the prefecture level and above in China.

The other new first-tier cities are, in sequence: Chengdu, Hangzhou, Chongqing, Suzhou, Wuhan, Nanjing, Tianjin, Zhengzhou, Changsha, Dongguan, Foshan, Ningbo, Qingdao and Shenyang.

The most populous city in Shaanxi province, Xi'an reported a total population of 12.95 million in 2020, an increase of 4.49 million over 2010, accounting for 32.77 percent of the province's population.

Through its innovation-driven development strategy, Xi'an has regarded the promotion of talented teams and technological innovation as one of the city's 10 key tasks. The ancient city has become a major attraction for talents looking to settle in West China. In 2020, Xi'an introduced 104,000 talents at various levels.

In recent years, the city has continuously improved people's livelihoods in relation to employment, education, medical care, travel, housing and environmental protection.

People living in the city can experience the charm of traditional Chinese culture and enjoy the convenience of a fast-paced, modernized city.

In addition, in the 2021 city business charm ranking list, Xi'an ranked fourth and fifth in terms of lifestyle diversity and business resources.

The rich options for eating, drinking, entertainment and shopping also make Xi'an one of the nation's most desirable tourist destinations.