Innovation in motion

Zhou Jianping, Director of the Department of Northeastern Region Revitalization at the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), described the partnerships as examples of enclave economies, a development pattern which aims to coordinate economic development and complement resources through inter-regional management and cooperation.

“It is based on the evaluation of the resources, industrial foundations, development levels and present cooperation arrangements in involved provinces and cities,” he said at a press briefing on the new work plan which took place in Beijing on March 21.

The NDRC says the northeastern region boasts abundant natural resources, a good industrial foundation, strong capabilities in science and technology,