2000 China Regional Development Report: The Foundation of Western Development. Policy and Trend Analysis

Author: Lu Dadao et al.
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Publish Date: 2001-03-01
Features: This book is the third in the series "China Regional Development" published by our library. The book consists of 12 chapters. It primarily focuses on the characteristics and issues related to the formulation and implementation of relevant plans and measures by central government departments and local governments in western China over the past year since the central government proposed the "Great Western Development" strategy in 1999. It elaborates on the significance of developing the western region in accelerating the development of China's western areas and enhancing the country's overall strength; recognizes the unique geographical environment and economic foundation of the western region; explains the policies implemented by various regions of the country in promoting the development of the western region in recent years and their effects; and proposes relevant suggestions on the development goals of the western region, infrastructure construction, ecological construction, industrial restructuring, and social development.