Zhou Qiren, professor of the National School of Development at Peking University

Competition among cities is a major driving force for elevating urban civilization. The areas that cities compete in are crucial as they determine the future and quality of urban development. History shows, the cities that have chosen the right path and target tend to enjoy sustainable and stronger competitiveness. In this sense, the China Integrated City Index, compiled by Professor Zhou Muzhi and his team, provides reliable statistical foundation for China's high-quality urban development. It's like vivid "City Portraits" from which citizens, visitors, entrepreneurs, businesses, investors and other stakeholders can find clues for their living, productions, operations, and business investment. Urban planners, decision-makers and constructors can also rely on this set of data to choose the right target for urban development and make effective urban competition strategies, thus laying a foundation for healthier urban development.