China’s top cities climb international rankings thanks to better access, technology and connectivity, study finds.
China’s expanded visa-free entry policy and technological advances have boosted the standing of its major cities as global hubs, with Beijing retaining a top-tier position in international influence and connectivity rankings.
The Chinese capital rose to sixth place on the 2025 International Exchange Centres Index – up from seventh last year – driven by surging tourist arrivals and improved transport links, according to the annual report released by Tsinghua University’s China Institute for Development Planning (CIDP) and Deloitte China on Wednesday.
