In 2022, the "Top 100 list of educational, cultural, scientific and technological innovations" of China's urban social development in the new era, Shantou City in Chaoshan area of Guangdong Province is famous, ranking 74th.

Ranking is the result of comprehensive scores of "educational culture" and "scientific and technological innovation". In some places, both parts are not strong, but some parts are more prominent and may be on the list.