Figure 6
From: Understanding China’s urban system evolution from web search index data
Changes of cities’ attractiveness from 2011 to 2019. Based on Hu Line and Qinling Mountains-Huaihe River Line, China is divided into three parts Western China (Zone A), Northern China (Zone B), Southern China (Zone C). In Zone A, 16.3% cities increase by more than 30 places in the ranking, while 16.3% cities decline by more than 30 places. However, in B and C, the two proportions are 6.3% vs. 23.9% and 20.0% vs. 9.8%, respectively. The obvious north-south contrast indicates a nationwide economic development trend