Why does the country vigorously build Wuhan instead of Zhengzhou?

Wuhan belongs to the middle of China. It is in the center and can play an important role as a transportation hub. It is very convenient to use it as the center to radiate to most surrounding provinces and cities.

The country is vigorously developing because it has the above advantages, which have important strategic significance in both economic and military aspects.

Wuhan’s status as the leader in central China was established during the Republic of China. During the Republic of China, Hankou was the fourth largest city in the country and Hanyang was the largest industrial city in central China. At that time, Wuchang, Hankou and Hanyang had not yet merged. The status Wuhan refers to the Wuhan region, not Wuhan city.

After liberation, it was divided by region. Each region had a central city that focused on development. Of course, it was the city with the best foundation and strongest foundation. Shenyang in the northeast, Beijing in the north, Shanghai in the east, and Shanghai in the south. Guangzhou, Wuhan in the center, and Chengdu in the west.

Changsha’s economy has always ranked around 20 among China’s big cities, so naturally it cannot compare with China’s four largest cities.

Even now, Changsha is developing rapidly. Today, during Wuhan’s decline, its economic level is only 70% of Wuhan’s. Its scientific and educational strength, regional status, industrial strength, and government support are far behind Wuhan. . There is a huge difference in status. Naturally, Wuhan is the boss in central China, because no city in central China can compare with Wuhan.

Extended information:

Wuhan City is the only sub-provincial city among the six central provinces. Zhengzhou is only a prefecture-level city, and its administration is not at the same level. Wuhan was already one of the major national central cities designated by the state in 2010.

Zhengzhou was abnormally ranked as a national central city in 2019, ranking last among several national central cities. Each data is far behind other central cities, but it has given itself an extra “Important” central city economies.

Location and Territory

Wuhan City is located in the eastern part of Hubei Province, at the intersection of the Yangtze River and the Han River. The geographical location is 29°58′-31°22′ north latitude and 113°41′- east longitude. 115°05′. The maximum horizontal distance from east to west in Wuhan City is 134 kilometers, and the maximum vertical distance from north to south is about 155 kilometers.

The easternmost end is located in Jiangjunshan Village, Xugu Street, Xinzhou District, the westernmost end is located at Guoguang Village, Zhuru Street, Caidian District, the southernmost end is located at Junbao Village, Husi Street, Jiangxia District, and the northernmost end is located at Caidian Street, Huangpi District Li Chong Village.