Report on Revitalizing the Old Industrial Base in Northeast China in 2005

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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: Over the past year, the effects of policies to revitalize the old industrial base in Northeast China have become more evident. Some deep-seated issues affecting development have begun to be addressed and resolved, leading to gradual improvement in the development environment and a stronger foundation for growth. The socio-economic development in Northeast China has continued to maintain a positive momentum. The region's status as a national grain production base has been further strengthened, with enhanced ecological construction and environmental protection. Positive progress has been made in the restructuring of state-owned enterprises, with significant breakthroughs in reforms, reorganization, and transformation. The independent innovation capabilities and technological levels of several key old enterprises have improved notably. Solid steps have been taken in the sustainable development of resource-based cities, and pilot programs for economic transformation in these cities are advancing steadily. The transformation pilot project in Fuxin, a resource-based city, is gradually being implemented. The pilot projects in Daqing, Yichun, and Liaoyuan, which are also resource-based cities, have been launched in a comprehensive and orderly manner. The treatment of coal mining subsidence areas and the transformation of large-scale shanty towns are being accelerated. A number of major infrastructure projects have been successfully completed, further improving the investment environment. The pace of opening up has accelerated, and the export-oriented economy is developing well. The status of Northeast China as a national key grain production base and an important hub for energy, raw materials, and equipment manufacturing is being recognized by more people. Leaders and the public from various sectors who have visited Northeast China have expressed great enthusiasm for the changes that have taken place since the revitalization strategy was implemented. The old industrial base in Northeast China has entered a new period of development.