The large-scale development of western China is called a "century project. " It has captured the world'simagination because the region promises brilliant prospects for development and exceptional opportunities for business.
People are paying close attention to, exploring and studying the west. They want to know everything about it, hence the visitors, reporters and fact-finding groups heading west and the steady stream of letters and E-mails asking for information material. They are anxious because delay means lagging behind and letting a golden opportunity slip away. In order to unveil and display the western region to the world, China Intercontinental Press has compiled the Introduction to Western China Series.
Preface
Introduction
Chapter Ⅰ: A Richly Endowed Land
Advantageous Geographic Environment
Temperate Zone Continental Climate
Long and Splendid History
Population and Administration Division
Capital--Yinchuan
Chapter Ⅱ: The Only Hui Autonomous Region in China
The Origin of Hui Ethnic
Hui Ethnic Group in Ningxia
Self-governing
Religious Freedom
Respect to the Ethnic Customs
Hui Culture
Study of the Hui
Research of the Western Xia Dynasty
Chapter Ⅲ: Rich Natural Resources
Agricultural Resources
Energy Resources
Oil and Natural Gas Resources
Mineral Resources
Tourism Resources
Historical Relics
Chapter Ⅳ: Improving Biological Environment
Control and Prevention of Sand
Afforestation
Pollution Control
Chapter Ⅴ: Regional-Advantage-Based Economy
Agriculture and Husbandry
Industry
Transportation, Post and Telecommunication
Major Projects
Life of the People
Chapter Ⅵ: Overall-Developing Education,Technology and Public Health
Education
Technology
Public Health
Chapter Ⅶ: Cooperation Between the East and the West & Opening UP
Cooperation Between the East and the West
Opening to the Outside
Utilizing Foreign Funds
Chapter Ⅷ: Constructing a Small But Prosperous Ningxia
Strengthening Infrastructure Construction
Strengthening Ecological Environmental Protection
Strategic Adjustment to the Economic Structure
Developing Science and Technology and Education
Constructing New Structure of Opening Up
Chapter Ⅸ: Famous Cities of Ningxia
The Industrial City--Shizuishan City
The Port in the Northern Frontier--Wuzhong City
The Biggest Production Base of Potatoes--Guyuan
Prefecture
Tourism Resort--Liupanshan Mountain
Chapter Ⅹ: Renowned Enterprises & Famous Quality Products
Renowned Enterprises in Ningxia
Renowned Products
Appendixes
Postscript
