Xiamen among top 15 'new first-tier' cities in China

A total of 15 cities have joined the club of China's new first-tier cities due to their commercial charm, according to a report by the China Business Network (CBN) Co Ltd.

The ranking, released by CBNweekly magazine on May 7, assesses commercial attraction of 338 cities based on five indicators: concentration of commercial resources, city's pivotability, citizen vitality, variety of lifestyle, and flexibility in the future.

The list includes four first-tier cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen), 15 new first-tier cities, 30 second-tier cities, 70 third-tier cities, 90 fourth-tier cities and 129 fifth-tier cities. 

The 15 new first-tier cities includes Xiamen in Fujian province.

A couple poses for engagement photos on a beach in Xiamen, Fujian province on October 25, 2013. [Photo/VCG]