No 4: Anhui

Private investment growth: 18.7 percent

Added value of private economy: 1,254.6 billion yuan

An offline experience store of Anhui-based food brand “Three Squirrels” is seen in Wuhan, Hubei province, Sept 8, 2018. [Photo/IC]

No 3: Fujian

Private investment growth: 19.2 percent

Added value of private economy: 1,564.1 billion yuan

Workers produce lithium battery on the assembly line at a factory of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co in Ningde city, Fujian province, Jan 10, 2018. [Photo/IC]

No 2: Hunan

Private investment growth: 23.9 percent

Added value of private economy: 1,519.2 billion yuan

A view of the stand of Sany, a renowned machinery manufacturer from Hunan province, during the 17th China International Industry Fair in Shanghai, Nov 2, 2015. [Photo/IC]

No 1: Shaanxi

Private investment growth: 25.9 percent

Added value of private economy: 910.8 billion yuan

A private bookstore located in the high-tech zone of Xi’an, Shaanxi province, Nov 15, 2018. [Photo/IC]