Chengdu is considered a Beta + (global second-tier) city classification (together with Barcelona and Washington, D.C.) according to the Globalization and World Cities Research Network. In 2021, Chengdu ranked 35th in the Global Financial Centres Index. Chengdu is located in central Sichuan.

Is Chengdu a megacity?

Chengdu is a megacity in central west of China with a permanent population exceeding fifteen million. In recent years Chengdu has committed to green, circular and low carbon development. The city has developed comprehensive low-carbon urban building, transportation and industry programmes.