xīn yīxiàn chéngshì: 新一线城市 - New Tier-1 City

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Summary: 新一线城市 (xīn yīxiàn chéngshì), or “New Tier-1 Cities,” refers to a dynamic group of major Chinese cities that are rapidly developing and catching up to the traditional “Big Four” (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen). This popular but unofficial classification, often led by media outlets, identifies urban centers like Chengdu, Hangzhou, and Chongqing as hubs of economic growth, innovation, and cultural vibrancy, offering high quality of life and opportunities comparable to top-tier cities but often with a lower cost of living.

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