Chengdu is a strong No. 1 among first- and second-tier cities. lts outstanding performance is
unrivaled: The capital of Sichuan Province secured Top 10 positions in seven of the index’s nine
components, more than any other city. What drives Chengdu’s recent success? ln a nutshell,
human capital, central government support, established industries in high-end aerospace and
aircraft design, and a more recently developed electronics manufacturing sector. |