2023

12th, Urban Publicity Index of Chinese Prefecture-level Cities, 2023

Zhuhai ranked 12th among 293 domestic prefecture-level cities in the urban publicity index, which was recently released by China City News of People's Daily and the Chinese City Brand Institute.

(http://www.cityofzhuhai.com/2023-05/19/c_887599.htm)

First, Top 50 Domestic Prefecture-level Cities in Index of Health Informatization Development, 2023

Zhuhai topped the list of 2023 Top 50 Domestic Prefecture-level Cities in Index of Health Informatization Development, which was released by the National Health Commission at the 17th China Health Technology / Healthcare Big Data Application Exchange Conference and Healthcare Products Exhibition on April 15.

(http://www.cityofzhuhai.com/2023-05/17/c_886699.htm)

Most Favored Destination for Conventions and Award Ceremonies in China

Zhuhai was named the "Most Favored Destination for Conventions and Award Ceremonies in China" during the 14th China Meetings Industrial Conference, which took place in Beijing from Feb 15 to 17.

(http://www.cityofzhuhai.com/2023-02/21/c_860214.htm)

14th, Sci-Tech Innovation & Development Index of Chinese Cities, 2022

Zhuhai ranked 14th among 288 cities in regards to sci-tech innovation development, according to the 2022 Report on Sci-tech Innovation Development in Chinese Cities released on Feb 12. 

(http://www.cityofzhuhai.com/2023-02/16/c_858982.htm)

2022

Pioneering City in Business Attraction, 2022

Zhuhai received the title of "Pioneering City in Business Attraction" in the 2022 Analysis Report of Chinese Cities' Overseas Influence, which was released by Cankaoxiaoxi and Xinhua News Agency's News Information Center on Dec 29.

(http://www.cityofzhuhai.com/2023-01/04/c_845216.htm)

Top 10 Most Competitive Convention, Exhibition, & Event Cities (Municipal-level) , 2021

Zhuhai made the Top 10 Most Competitive Convention, Exhibition & Event Cities (Municipal-level) list released Nov 22 by the China Convention, Exhibition & Event Society in Chengdu, Sichuan Province.

(http://www.cityofzhuhai.com/2022-11/25/c_833950.htm)

National Model City for Healthy City Construction

Zhuhai was recently selected as one of 30 prefecture-level National Model Cities for Healthy City Construction in 2021 by the National Patriotic Health Campaign Commission, winning the title for the third consecutive year. 

(http://www.cityofzhuhai.com/2022-10/18/c_821509.htm)

National Hygienic City 

Zhuhai recently passed follow-up examinations by the Office of the National Patriotic Health Campaign Committee, maintaining its title as National Hygienic City for the 30th year, according to a notice released Feb 8 by the National Health Commission. Zhuhai first earned the title back in 1992.

(http://www.cityofzhuhai.com/2022-02/14/c_706887.htm)

Tenth, Sci-Tech Innovation & Development Index of Chinese Cities, 2021

Zhuhai ranked 10th among 288 cities in terms of sci-tech innovation & development in 2021. It is one of only two prefecture-level cities along with Suzhou to be among the top 10 cities, according to the 2021 index for Sci-Tech Innovation & Development Report of Chinese Cities released recently.

(http://www.cityofzhuhai.com/2022-02/14/c_706885.htm)

2021

Second, Top 100 Efficient Local Governments, 2021

Zhuhai has the second most-efficient local government in the country, states the Research Report on Local Governments Efficiency in China (2021), which was released Dec 25.

(http://www.cityofzhuhai.com/2022-01/04/c_695919.htm)

16th, China Innovative Talent Index, 2021

Zhuhai is among 20 top domestic cities rated on talent scale, structure, efficiency, and environment in the 2021 China Innovative Talent Index released Dec 28.

(http://www.cityofzhuhai.com/2021-12/31/c_695313.htm)

Second in terms of sustainable development, 2021

Zhuhai and Hangzhou are leading other Chinese cities in balancing access to resources, emission control, protection, and governance, states the Blue Book: Evaluation Report on the Sustainable Development of China (2021), which was released Dec 21.

(http://www.cityofzhuhai.com/2021-12/23/c_693054.htm)

Successful Cases in International Communication of Chinese Cities, 2021

Zhuhai is one of a handful of "Successful Cases in International Communication of Chinese Cities 2021" in Xinhua News Agency's latest report on attracting global high-quality resources and expanding international influence.

(http://www.cityofzhuhai.com/2021-12/16/c_691343.htm)

City of Vitality, 2021

China News Weekly magazine has selected Zhuhai as one of 11 China Cities of Vitality, it was announced Dec 3 at the 2021 Vitality City Conference in Guangzhou. 

(http://www.cityofzhuhai.com/2021-12/07/c_688073.htm)

23rd in terms of economic competitiveness, 2021

The economic competitiveness of Zhuhai is rated 23rd and Macao 15th out of 291 cities nationwide in the 19th Report on China's Urban Competitiveness that was released Nov 2 in Beijing.

(http://www.cityofzhuhai.com/2021-11/08/c_679389.htm)

Cities of the Year 2019-20 in the Healthy China Campaign

Considerably upgraded healthcare services have placed Zhuhai on the list of Cities of the Year 2019-20 in the Healthy China Campaign, it was announced Oct 17 at the Healthy China Promotion Action & Annual index Release Conference in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia.

(http://www.cityofzhuhai.com/2021-10/21/c_669941.htm)

Ninth in terms of brand awareness in China, 2021

A City of Youth & Vigor, Zhuhai is 9th in brand awareness among the top 100 domestic prefecture-level cities, it was announced May 9 at the 2021 Chinese Brand Value Information Release & Chinese Brand Construction Summit in Shanghai.

(http://www.cityofzhuhai.com/2021-05/13/c_621209.htm)

Beloved China City, 2020-21

Zhuhai is one of China's Top 10 Beloved Cities, it was announced April 23 at the 2020-21 Release Ceremony of Chinese Cities With Good Life in Chengdu, Sichuan Province.

(http://www.cityofzhuhai.com/2021-04/26/c_614223.htm)

First in terms of sustainable development, 2020

Zhuhai leads 100 large and medium Chinese cities in sustainable development for the third consecutive year, ahead of even Beijing, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Qingdao, Wuxi, Nanjing, Shanghai, and Xiamen.

(http://www.cityofzhuhai.com/2021-04/16/c_611604.htm)

22nd in terms of urban leisure and tourism competitiveness, 2020

Zhuhai is 22nd out of 30 top domestic cities in urban leisure and tourism competitiveness, according to Beijing Union University and Social Sciences Academic Press (China).

(http://www.cityofzhuhai.com/2021-04/12/c_610269.htm)

2020

First in terms of sustainable development, 2019

For the third consecutive year, Zhuhai is 1st nationwide in terms of sustainable development, according to the Blue Book of Sustainable Development: Evaluation Report on the Sustainable Development of China (2020), which was released Dec 1.

(http://www.cityofzhuhai.com/2020-12/07/c_569682.htm)

Sixth, Top 10 Happiest Cities in China

Zhuhai has been selected as one of China's Top 10 Happiest Cities (prefecture-level) for the fifth time, Oriental Outlook Magazine and think tank Liaowang Institute announced on Nov 18.

(http://www.cityofzhuhai.com/2020-11/20/c_565128.htm)

Fifth in terms of economic vibrancy, 2020

Zhuhai is rated 5th nationwide in terms of economic vibrancy, according to the 18th Report on China's Urban Competitiveness, which was recently released by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and the Economic Daily.

(http://www.cityofzhuhai.com/2020-11/13/c_563281.htm)

National Civilized City

Zhuhai has retained the title of National Civilized City by virtue of becoming ever more livable, according to a Nov 10 announcement by the Civilization Office of the Central Communist Party Committee.

(http://www.cityofzhuhai.com/2020-11/12/c_562952.htm)

Tenth, Top 100 Domestic Cities in terms of Economic Vibrancy

Zhuhai is one of the most economically vibrant cities in China, says the 2019 China Urban Business Environment Report that was released by China Media Group on June 18.

(http://www.cityofzhuhai.com/2020-06/22/c_501842.htm)

First in terms of Public Services in China, 2019

Public services in Zhuhai are the most satisfactory of those in 38 major domestic cities, says the Blue Book of Public Service – Evaluation of Chinese Cities' Basic Public Service Capacity (2019).

(http://www.cityofzhuhai.com/2020-06/16/c_500539.htm)

Demonstration City for Health Construction, 2018

The Demonstration City for Health Construction title for 2018 has been granted to Zhuhai with the top score in Guangdong Province.

(http://www.cityofzhuhai.com/2020-01/14/c_447995.htm)

Second, Top 100 Efficient Local Governments, 2019

The City of Zhuhai ranks 2nd on China's 2019 Top 100 Efficient Local Governments list, according to the Research Report on Local Governments' Efficiency in China 2019 released Jan 3 by Social Sciences Academic Press (China) and Beijing Normal and Jiangxi Normal universities in Beijing.

(http://www.cityofzhuhai.com/2020-01/08/c_446627.htm)

Tenth, Sci-Tech Innovation & Development Index of Chinese Cities, 2019

For the first time, Zhuhai has edged into the top 10 among 289 domestic cities on the 2019 index in the Sci-Tech Innovation & Development Report of Chinese Cities.

(http://www.cityofzhuhai.com/2020-01/08/c_446621.htm)

2019

Fifth in terms of Basic Public Services in China, 2018

The 2018 Bluebook of Public Service that utilized an Internet + survey ranks Zhuhai 5th among 38 major Chinese cities in terms of delivering basic public services.

(http://www.cityofzhuhai.com/2019-01/31/c_332157.htm)

First, Top 10 Chinese Cities in Sustainable Development, 2018

Socially, economically, and environmentally, Zhuhai led all other Chinese cities in sustainable development ahead of other top achievers Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Beijing, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Changsha, Nanjing, and Wuhan in 2018.

(http://www.cityofzhuhai.com/2019-09/03/c_404836.htm)

China Sea Bass Capital

As China's largest domestic sea bass base, the city of Zhuhai was named "China Sea Bass Capital" by the China Aquatic Products Processing & Marketing Alliance (CAPPMA) on Nov 7.

(http://www.cityofzhuhai.com/2019-11/11/c_423457.htm)

2018

National Hygienic City

Once again, Zhuhai has been certified as a healthy city that ensures a high quality of residences, the ecosystem, well-being, public health, access to natural resources, and connectedness to cultural heritage. 

(www.cityofzhuhai.com/2019-03/25/c_347316.htm)

National Civilized City 

Zhuhai was restored as a National Civilized City, the top and most-difficult-to-obtain domestic honor granted by the Civilization Office of the Central Communist Party Committee on Dec 21, 2018.

(http://www.cityofzhuhai.com/2019-01/17/c_317029.htm)

Tenth, Top 10 Happiest Cities in China

Zhuhai is one of China's top 10 happiest cities, Oriental Outlook Magazine announced in Guangzhou on Nov 26, 2018. A survey sponsored by the publication found that residents are pleased with education, healthcare, income, the environment, public services, security, future expectations, and other matters.

(www.cityofzhuhai.com/2018-11/28/c_294468.htm)

Chinese City of Opportunity

The prestigious accounting firm PriecewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) ranks Zhuhai first among 26 Chinese cities in transportation and urban planning, and first in culture and quality of life in an assessment released on March 30.

In concert with the China Development Research Foundation, London-headquartered PwC again ranked Zhuhai 11th in terms of opportunities available to businesses and residents.

(www.cityofzhuhai.com/2018-04/10/c_271843.htm)

2017

Beautiful Landscape City

Zhuhai was designated as a 2017 Beautiful Landscape City by the China Ecological Civilization Research & Promotion Association (CECRPA) during the China Ecological Civilization Forum Huizhou Annual Conference on Dec 2-3, 2017.

(http://subsites.chinadaily.com.cn/zhuhai/en/2017-12/05/c_272085.htm)

Demonstration City of China Ecological Civilization

Zhuhai was designated as one of 46 Demonstration Cities & Counties of China Ecological Civilization Construction by the Ministry of Environmental Protection on Sept 21, 2017.

(http://subsites.chinadaily.com.cn/zhuhai/en/2017-09/25/c_272227.htm)

Destination for the Most Valuable MICE Brand

The city of Zhuhai took the Destination for the Most Valuable MICE Brand award for 2017. Furthermore, the biennial China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition was named the "Most Influential Professional Trade Fair." A Goldfinger Award is the top honor in the domestic MICE industry.

(http://subsites.chinadaily.com.cn/zhuhai/en/2017-08/18/c_272331.htm)

Demonstration City of Tourism & Leisure

Zhuhai was designated as one of the first-group ten China's Demonstration Cities of Tourism & Leisure on Aug 3, 2017

(http://subsites.chinadaily.com.cn/zhuhai/en/2017-08/07/c_272363.htm)

National Water-Saving City

The Ministry of Housing & Urban-Rural Development and National Development & Reform Commission designated Zhuhai as a National Water-Saving City.

(http://subsites.chinadaily.com.cn/zhuhai/en/2017-03/29/c_272585.htm)

2016

National Forest City

The State Forestry Administration presented Zhuhai and 21 other Chinese municipalities National Forest City plaques at a forum in Yan’an City of Shaanxi Province on Sept 18, 2016.

(http://subsites.chinadaily.com.cn/zhuhai/en/2016-09/21/c_272948.htm)

National Pilot Sponge City

Zhuhai ranks second in the second batch of national pilot "sponge cities."

(http://www.newsgd.com/news/2016-05/03/content_146991833.htm)

Pilot City of Europe-China Eco-Cities Link

A jury assessed Zhuhai as a pilot city in the Europe-China Eco Cities Link (EC Link) project on March 21 and 22, 2016.

(http://subsites.chinadaily.com.cn/zhuhai/en/2016-03/25/c_273216.htm)

2015

Number 1 Competitive City in Urban Livability 2015

Zhuhai led the list of Top 10 Competitive Cities in Urban Livability 2015, according to an annual report on urban livability competitiveness released on May 30, 2016 by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and the China Social Science Press. This was the third consecutive year for the Pearl River Delta coastal city to been rated the country's most livable city.

(http://subsites.chinadaily.com.cn/zhuhai/en/2016-06/01/c_273124.htm)

First, Top 10 Livable Cities in China, 2015

Once again, Zhuhai is the leading city in China when it comes to urban livability, according to the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and the China Social Science Press. The two institutions released an annual report on urban livability competitiveness on May 30, naming the Top 10 Competitive Cities in Urban Livability 2015.

(http://subsites.chinadaily.com.cn/zhuhai/en/2016-06/01/c_273124.htm)

National Ecological Garden City 2015

In early January 2016, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-rural Development announced shortlists for the first 2015 national ecological garden cities, and garden cities, counties and towns. Zhuhai, the only selected city in Guangdong Province, is among the first seven national ecological garden cities, Nanfang Daily reported.

(http://www.newsgd.com/news/2016-01/12/content_140657639.htm)

National Civilized City 2015

Fourth, Top 10 Happiest Cities in China, 2015

Fifth in terms of City Government Fiscal Transparency in China, 2015

2014

First, Top 10 Livable Cities in China 2014

10th among China's Top 100 Law-Based Governments, 2014

2013

No.1, Top Ten Livable Cities in China 2013

Hong Kong is no longer the "most livable" city in the country -- losing this title to Zhuhai -- but the city still beats Shanghai and Beijing in overall competitiveness, a new survey by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) says.

(https://www.chinadailyasia.com/hknews/2014-05/10/content_15134421.html)

China's Most Sustainable City 2013

Zhuhai emerged as the Number 1 city in China in terms of overall sustainability in The Urban Sustainability Index (USI) 2013. The index was published on April 16, 2014 by the Urban China Initiative, a joint effort of McKinsey & Co, Columbia University, and Tsinghua University.

Westerners' Top Ten Favorite Cities in China 2013

Zhuhai led the Westerners' Top Ten Favorite Cities in China 2013, according to Globe magazine on Aug 9, 2013.

China's Most Beautiful City 2013

Previous honorary titles

Dubai International Award for Best Practice in Improving the Living Environment granted by the UN Center for Human Settlements, 1998

National Ecological Model City

National Garden City

National Environmental Protection Exemplary City

National Hygienic City

Top 40 Tourist Destinations in China -- the only one rated in its entirety instead of for individual sites

National Pacesetting City in Science & Technology Progress

National Garden Landscaping City

State-Level Exemplary Ecological Zone

National Model City with Positive Mutual Relationship Between Army and Citizens

Among China's Top Ten Cities in Promoting Cultural & Ethical Advancement

China's Charming City

Zhuhai's Comprehensive Air-quality Index (CAI) among 168 key cities nationwide

10th, Top 20 Cities with Best Air Quality 2021 

11th, Top 20 Cities with Best Air Quality 2020

14th, Top 20 Cities with Best Air Quality 2019 

11th, Top 20 Cities with Best Air Quality 2018

11th, Top 20 Cities with Best Air Quality 2017

Zhuhai's Comprehensive Air-quality Index (CAI) among 74 cities of similar or larger size in China

Eighth, Top Ten Cities with Best Air Quality 2016

Ninth, Top Ten Cities with Best Air Quality 2015

Fifth, Top Ten Cities with Best Air Quality 2014

Sixth, Comprehensive Air-quality Index (CAI) 2013