Abstract:
Developing international consumption center cities is a significant strategy for promoting high-quality economic development and accelerating the construction of a "dual-circulation" new development pattern. In this article, we define the concept of international consumption center city and conduct a commonality analysis of the construction experience of international consumption center cities that have reached a general consensus. We find that developing an international consumption center city requires "six conditions", namely a highly developed economy, a leading service industry, a high level of openness, a high standard of living, a strong innovation ability, and an excellent business environment. Furthermore, based on the development experience of international consumption center cities abroad, we summarize their development models into three types: the commercial and financial model of "high enterprise settlement" + "excellent business environment", the cultural livable model of "high standard of living" + "characteristic city culture", and the international friendly model of "excellent transportation infrastructure" + "high level of openness". Finally, we provide targeted policy recommendations based on the "six conditions" and "three models", and draw on China's practice of cultivating and constructing international consumption center cities.