HEAD TO HEAD
Beijing vs Paris
Tier match: Global Capital vs Global Capital. Beijing 6 · 8 Paris on dimension wins.
Both Beijing and Paris sit in the Global Capital tier. On the composite, Paris edges out Beijing by 31.9 points (142.6 to 110.7). Across the fourteen dimensions tracked here, Beijing leads on 6, Paris leads on 8. The widest gap is on commuter rail: Paris ranks #6 globally while Beijing sits at #T-154.
Dimension verdicts
ECONOMY
Market cap#4#7
Major companies#3#T-7
SPORTS
Major league teams#T-63#7
Major sporting events#T-28#5
EDUCATION
Universities / hospitals / research#1#T-3
CULTURE
Cultural events#T-11#T-1
Museums and landmarks#10#2
Luxury hospitality#T-22#6
INFRASTRUCTURE
Airport score#T-8#T-12
Ports, exchanges, infra#T-29#T-15
Metro stations#8#11
Commuter rail#T-154#6
Intercity train hubs#T-11#3
Skyscrapers (150m+)#28#T-62