China Opens Website on Western DevelopmentChina has opened a website containing a store of information on the country's nation-wide campaign to develop the western areas.The website can be accessed at two addresses: www.chinawest.com.cn and www.westchina.com.cn. According to Liu Zongchang, one of the operators, the website was jointly built by northwest China's Shaanxi Province and other western provinces and cities. So far, the site offers an introduction to western China provinces and municipalities and provides facts and figures on government policies concerning the west development campaign, major events, experts' forum, technical transfer, investment projects, talents exchange programs and e-commerce. China's strategy to develop its vast western part is a key task for the central government this year and in coming years. The drive is aimed to narrow the gap between China's vast western areas and its prosperous coastal provinces. |
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