Compiled by the China Institute of City Competitiveness and the Advanced Institute for Contemporary China Studies of Hong Kong Baptist University, the Yearbook of China City Competitiveness 2012 provides a comprehensive analysis of 297 cities in China by looking at the key performance areas of each city: economy, industry, finance, business, infrastructure, social system, environment, education, technology, and culture. The Yearbook of China City Competitiveness also provides an in-depth assessment of the 30 most competitive cities, as well as the 30 cities with the biggest potential for growth. Up-to-date data on 297 Chinese cities with comprehensive coverage of more than 300 indicators, arranged in tables and graphs for easy comparison; Includes the first large-scale and comprehensive research on the strengths and differences of various cities undertaken over 10 years.