An aerial view of Hangzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone. [Photo/Zhejiang Daily]

China's Ministry of Commerce completed its 2022 evaluation on 217 national economic and technological development areas recently, finding that they adhered to a high level of opening-up and generally showed a rolling momentum of development and improving quality.

According to the ministry, these areas generated a GDP of 12.8 trillion yuan ($1.91 trillion) in 2021, accounting for 11 percent of the country's total GDP.

Let's take a look at the top 10 zones.

10 Yantai Economic and Technological Development Area

9 Hangzhou Economic and Technological Development Area

8 Nanjing Jiangning Economic and Technological Development Zone

7 Qingdao Economic and Technological Development Zone

6 Hefei National Economic and Technological Development Area

5 Kunshan Economic and Technological Development Zone

4 Beijing Economic and Technological Development Area

3 Tianjin Economic and Technological Development Area

2 Guangzhou Economic and Technological Development District

1 Suzhou Industrial Park