Co-designated with Chongqing as the Western Financial Center. Southwest China's leading commercial center, emphasizing fintech, consumer finance, and capital markets connectivity. Hosts the largest concentration of foreign-funded financial institutions in central-western China.
Chengdu is jointly designated with Chongqing as the core of the Western Financial Center, formalized in a 2021 plan issued by the People's Bank of China and several other ministries. The plan sets out a "Six Systems and One Foundation" framework covering financial organization, markets, services, innovation, opening up, ecosystem, and infrastructure. Chengdu's principal financial district is the Chengdu Financial City, spanning the High-Tech Zone and Jinjiang District.
Within the twin-city framework, Chengdu has emphasized fintech, consumer finance, and capital markets connectivity, drawing on its position as the leading commercial center of the southwest. The city reports the largest concentration of foreign-funded financial institutions in central and western China, making it an important gateway for international firms seeking to access inland markets.
The Western Financial Center initiative positions Chengdu and Chongqing together as a bridge between China's coastal financial centers and the western regions targeted by the Belt and Road Initiative. Chengdu's focus on domestic fintech and consumer finance complements Chongqing's emphasis on cross-border services and supply-chain finance.
Yangtze River Delta
China's comprehensive international financial center. Home to the Shanghai Stock Exchange, major commodity futures markets, the STAR Market, and the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone. Consistently ranked in the global top ten.
Jing-Jin-Ji
China's political and regulatory center, hosting the headquarters of the People's Bank of China, major financial regulators, principal state-owned banks, and the Beijing Financial Street. Home to the Beijing Stock Exchange (2021).
Greater Bay Area
A top-tier hub for capital markets, venture capital, and fintech. Home to the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SME Board, ChiNext), Ping An Group, China Merchants Bank, and the Qianhai Shenzhen–Hong Kong Cooperation Zone. GBA mainland anchor.