Tianhe district in Guangzhou was ranked fourth in the Top 30 Benchmark Urban Districts for China's Building Economy Development and third in the Top 20 Business Districts in Competitiveness of China's Headquarters Economy, as the China Headquarters Economy (Building Economy) Development Index was recently released.

The index was introduced during the 2025 Global Headquarters Economy Conference and the Beijing Forum on China Building Economy, a high-profile thematic event held alongside the China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing. 

Once again, Tianhe remains the only district in Guangzhou highlighted in both rankings, emphasizing its leading strength in the integrated development of the building and headquarters economies.

Tianhe's skyscrapers create a stunning night skyline. [Photo/WeChat account: tianhefabu]

As a major economic hub and innovation powerhouse of Guangzhou, Tianhe district has maintained the highest economic output in the city for 18 consecutive years. It is home to 159 headquarters enterprises and boasts 156 high-end commercial buildings.

In 2024, 94 buildings in Tianhe district generated tax revenues of over 100 million yuan ($14 million), with 12 buildings surpassing 1 billion yuan. In 2025, the district's building economy hit a new milestone as the Guangzhou International Financial City advanced rapidly in construction and operation.

This year, Tianhe introduced the Three-Year Action Plan for High-Quality Development of the Building Economy and the Three-Year Action Plan for the Headquarters Economy, advancing their integration.