3. Shandong

GDP: 7.31 trillion yuan

Growth rate: 3.6%

Shandong is predominant in agriculture, and is renowned as "China's most outstanding agricultural province". This is due to the value it places on its agriculture, as well as its outstanding agricultural output of vegetables, fruit, meat and aquatic products. Shandong is also a major producer and supplier of petroleum, coal and nonferrous metal. It has the most gold reserves and output as well as abundant sea salt and a diverse array of coastal bird species.

2. Jiangsu

GDP: 10.27 trillion yuan

Growth rate: 3.7%

Jiangsu plays a key role in the nation's economic and social development. As a promising region, Jiangsu is characterized by a strong economy, wealthy people, beautiful environment and a high degree of social civilization in this new development period.

1. Guangdong

GDP: 11.07 trillion yuan

Growth rate: 2.3%

Guangdong is one of the frontiers of China's reform and opening-up policy. It is one of the most attractive places for investors, with a great deal of market vigor. It is also the fastest economically developing province in China with the most advanced business and trade.