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Blueprint set for growth

By Zhou Zetian (China Daily)
Updated: 2009-12-17 07:59

Over the next five to 10 years, the new area under construction in Zhengzhou will become an emerging force for regional growth, according to the Henan provincial government.

With a planned area of some 1,840 sq km, the new area includes Zhengdong New District, Zhengzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone, an industrial cluster, an international logistics park, an aviation port zone and Zhongmu county, part of the city and borders neighboring city Kaifeng, another ancient city in the province.

The provincial government has listed six goals for the area's construction:

A modern industrial cluster has cutting-edge technologies, high-end human resources and investment capital, a modern services sector, advanced manufacturing, hi-tech industry and modern agriculture. The cluster is expected to become the largest of its kind in the western and central China and take the lead in building the province's modern industrial system.

New community with multifaceted construction of both urban and rural economies and has an enlightened industrial structure to ensure healthy and sustainable growth.

Pioneering zone for reforms in urban expansion, land management, financing, sharing public resources and reducing the gap between urban and rural areas.

Opening-up model area, with an emphasis on attracting strategic investors, that enhances cooperation between large homegrown companies and their overseas peers.

Environmentally friendly area with improved infrastructure facilities and public services and well preserved ecological system.

Regional services center that capitalizes on advantages in transportation and geography, which includes logistics, information, finance, exhibitions and conferences, education and commerce as key sectors.

In addition, expanding the current transportation network is also a key part of the project that will include greater transport capacity in aviation, roads, railways and container transit.

Building the new area requires close cooperation between the cities Zhengzhou and Kaifeng. Through the project, the cities are expected to further their ties in culture, education, telecommunication, heath care, research and sports.