In October 2010, Xiushan County won the titles of "Top 100 Small and Medium-sized Cities in China with the Most Investment Potential" and "Top 100 Small and Medium-sized Cities in China with the Most Regional Driving Forces".
In June 2013, Xiushan County was awarded the title of "National Agricultural and Rural Information Demonstration Base" by the Ministry of Agriculture, becoming one of the 40 demonstration bases in the country and the only district and county in Chongqing to receive this honor. .
In June 2013, Xiushan County won the title of "Hometown of Chinese Calligraphy", becoming the second district and county in Chongqing to win this honor after Yongchuan District.