After being overtaken by Anhui, can Hunan turn things around with a "dual sub-center" strategy? - 36Kr

Hunan has rolled out a new policy to accelerate the rise of Yueyang and Hengyang as dual provincial sub-centers.

The move aims to broaden growth engines amid population outflows, regional imbalance, and pressure to stay in China’s GDP top 10.

Yueyang is betting on port and logistics strengths such as Yueyang Port and Chenglingji Port, while Hengyang is seeking a bigger industrial and talent role.

Observers say the key test is whether the two cities can complement Changsha and help rebalance the province’s center-led growth model.