With our countryEconomySocialThe rapid development of the urbanization process,Prefecture-level citiesAs an important part of China's administrative divisions, it has gradually taken shape and developed. Prefecture-level citiesThe predecessor of the regional administrative office is the provincial government to facilitate the management of many counties and cities set up by the provincial government. In 1958, China began to implement itPrefecture-level citiesThe system of managing counties to achieve urban-rural integration andEconomyCoordinated development. In 1982, it was fully promoted in ChinaPrefecture-level citiesThe system of managing the prefecture was gradually changed to the district administrative officePrefecture-level cities。As of November 27, 2021, there are 333 prefecture-level administrative regions in China, of which 293 arePrefecture-level cities
The formation and development of prefecture-level cities are in line with China's needsEconomySocialThe needs of development and the realities of development. Prefecture-level citiesAble to play the cityEconomyThe agglomeration effect has become the engine of regional development. its large population andEconomyScale attracts all kinds of factors of production, promotesEconomyThe improvement of efficiency and competitiveness has led to the development of the surrounding area. In addition,Prefecture-level citiesThrough the unified management of the city, the integration of urban and rural areas and the coordinated development of the region have been realized, and the downsizing has been achievedUrban-rural disparity, promoting common prosperity. Prefecture-level citiesIt can also directly accept the guidance and supervision of the provincial government to improveAdministrationefficiency and level.
As an important part of China's administrative divisionsPrefecture-level citiesto our countryEconomySocialDevelopment has important advantages and contributions. First of all,Prefecture-level citiesAble to play the cityEconomyagglomeration effect, becoming the center and engine of regional development. Prefecture-level citiesUsually has a large population size andEconomyscale, able to attract and gather various factors of production, formedIndustrial clustersand market network, raisedEconomyEfficiency and competitiveness, driving the development of the surrounding area.
Secondly,Prefecture-level citiesIt is conducive to promoting urban-rural integration and regional coordinated development. Prefecture-level citiesThrough the unified management of the city, the integration of urban and rural planning, construction, service and management can be realized, and it can be reducedUrban-rural disparityto promote the common prosperity of urban and rural residents. At the same time,Prefecture-level citiesIt is also possible to achieve a balance of resource allocation and interests within the region through regional cooperation and coordination, and promote harmonious development within the region.
Third,Prefecture-level citiesGood for improvingAdministrationefficiency and level. Prefecture-level citiesAs a subordinate unit of the province, it can directly accept the guidance and supervision of the province, which reduces the link and cost of information transmission, and improves the speed and quality of decision-making. At the same time,Prefecture-level citiesIt can also formulate and implement policies and measures suitable for the local area according to its own actual situation, which is enhancedAdministrationflexibility and pertinence.
AlthoughPrefecture-level citiesThere are many advantages and contributions, but there are also some controversies and problems. First of all,Prefecture-level citiesofLawsThe status is not clear, there is a lack of a constitution andLawsbasis. According to the provisions of the Constitution, China's basic administrative divisions are provinces, counties, and townships, and only municipalities directly under the Central GovernmentLarger municipalitiesIt can be divided into districts and counties. However, in reality, there are 289 districts in our countryPrefecture-level cities, far more than what is provided for in the ConstitutionLarger municipalitiesThe number of which led toPrefecture-level citiesThe legitimacy and reasonableness of the are questioned.
Secondly,Prefecture-level citiesofAdministrative efficiencyIt is not high, which increases the administrative level and cost. Prefecture-level citiesThe establishment of China's administrative divisions has changed from the original provinces, counties and townships to four levels of provinces, cities, counties and townships, an increase of one levelAdministrationlayers, also increasedAdministrationPersonnel, institutions, funds, etc. At the same time,Prefecture-level citiesThe scope of management is often too large or too small to be compliantEconomyThe division of the region, causedAdministrationof incongruity and imbalance.
Third,Prefecture-level citiesofEconomyThe aggregation capacity is not strong, which affects the potential of regional development. Prefecture-level citiesAlthough it is beneficial to play the cityEconomyagglomeration effect, but it may also lead to the over-expansion of cities and the over-consumption of resources, resulting in the phenomenon of "big but not strong" and "strong but not beautiful" in cities. At the same time,Prefecture-level citiesThe existence of other cities also restricts the leading role of other cities in the region, making the regionalEconomyDevelopment lacks the characteristics of pluralism and synergy.
Fourth,Prefecture-level citiesThe zoning stability is not good and is easy to causeZoning adjustmentsand changes. Prefecture-level citiesThe establishment and adjustment of the establishment and adjustment are often influenced by a variety of factors, such as:Economydevelopment, political considerations, local interests, etc., resulting inPrefecture-level citiesThe number and scope often change, givingAdministrationwithSocialStability has a detrimental effect.
CancellationPrefecture-level citiesThe implementation of the system of counties and cities directly administered by the province is a way of thinking for reforming administrative divisions. Although this idea has sparked some controversy and clamor in recent times, its feasibility and impact still need to be fully considered.
On the one hand, cancellationPrefecture-level citiesIt can reduce the administrative level, improve the management efficiency, and promote the coordinated development of the region. The system of provinces directly administering counties and cities can be simplifiedAdministrationand decision-making procedures, reducing the time and cost of information transfer, improvingAdministrative efficiency。At the same time, cancelPrefecture-level citiesIt can promote urban-rural integration and coordinated regional development, eliminationUrban-rural disparityto achieve common prosperity.
On the other hand, cancellationPrefecture-level citiesThere may be some challenges and repercussions. First, cancelPrefecture-level citiesIt may lead to the contention and conflict of local interests. Prefecture-level citiesThe establishment and existence of the local ** often involve the interests and powers of the local **, abolishedPrefecture-level citiesIt can lead to competition and disagreement between places. Secondly, cancelPrefecture-level citiesIt may face the problem of resource allocation and balance of interests. Prefecture-level citiesThe existence of the resource allocation and benefit distribution in the region is relatively centralized and abolishedPrefecture-level citiesIt may lead to a redistribution of resources and a rebalancing of interests. Again, cancelPrefecture-level citiesMay affect the place **Economyand financial situation. Prefecture-level citiesUsually local**Economyand the financial pillar, canceledPrefecture-level citiesmay have a significant impact on the fiscal revenues of the local ** andEconomyDevelopment has a certain impact.
In short, cancelPrefecture-level citiesWhether it is feasible is actually a complex issue that requires a combination of factors. Prefecture-level citiesAs an important part of China's administrative divisions, there are not only advantages and contributions, but also some problems and controversies. For cancellationsPrefecture-level citiesideas should be thoroughly researched and taken into accountEconomySocial, political and other factors, to find a better administrative division system and management model to promote our countryEconomySocialsustainable development and all-round progress.