The so-called "first-tier city" is a folk concept, and there is no clear and stable evaluation standard. There are only four first-tier cities in Chinese mainland, commonly known as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, which are determined by the comprehensive influence of economy, population, politics and culture. Although Tianjin is also a megacity, it can only be regarded as a quasi-first-tier city. Among the top ten cities, there must be one in Tianjin, but when it comes to first-tier cities, it is indeed much worse than the four first-tier cities. On the one hand, because Tianjin is too close to Beijing, the integration of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei has just begun, far from exerting its strength. On the other hand, Tianjin people's psychological mentality of being rich and secure has also caused the city to be comfortable and underdeveloped. So Tianjin has been wandering in quasi-first-tier cities. The accumulation of history, coupled with the convenience of being close to the capital, has also prevented the city from being reduced to the second-tier and quasi-first-tier, which is certain.

However, from the perspective of economic income, the general budget income of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen at the end of 20 16 was 5081300,000 yuan, 64061300,000 yuan,1393.85 million yuan and 365.438+respectively. In the same period, Tianjin was 272.346 billion yuan, higher than Guangzhou. Therefore, from the perspective of fiscal revenue, Tianjin is also eligible to enter the front line. On the whole, Tianjin is qualified to enter the front line in terms of urban positioning and economic strength. The only deficiency is the radiation ability and development potential, which can't be compared with the north, Guangzhou and Shenzhen.

Since the new century, the development of Tianjin has been further promoted. The establishment of Tianjin Binhai New Area, Bonded Zone and Free Trade Zone has enabled Tianjin's economy to take off, and the city's appearance and management have been further improved! With the transfer of finance, insurance, state-owned enterprises, logistics and warehousing, and scientific research institutes in Beijing. Tianjin will become a real first-tier city in the new 20 years of development! Tianjin is developing, and the advantage of backwardness will become a new opportunity and challenge for Tianjin people. I believe that with the integration of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei, a livable city with a big city, a big port, a big manufacturing industry and a big logistics will take off in the tide of economic reform in China!