Ningbo is listed as a new first-tier city in China. In the latest city ranking list in 2023, Ningbo performed well in the national city ranking and was listed as a new first-tier city in 15. This list is made by relevant research institutions based on the evaluation of the city's population activity, consumption level and political status. In 2023, the list also includes Chengdu, Chongqing, Hangzhou, Wuhan, Suzhou, Xi and Nanjing. Ningbo is located in the south wing of the Yangtze River Delta, bordering the East China Sea in the east, Shaoxing City in the west, Taizhou City in the south, Hangzhou Bay in the north and facing Shanghai across the sea.