Policy innovation to drive China's opening up westward2014-03-26
New innovative policies in Xinjiang's two economic development zones will further strengthen the region's"bridgehead"position for China's opening up to Eurasian countries.

China to increase broadband coverage in western region2014-03-21
China will speed up the construction of broadband and fourth-generation networks in less-developed western provinces this year, said Miao Wei, chief of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

Global investors shift their focus inland2014-02-14
The Yingkoumen overpass is seen under construction in 2013 in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province in western China.Li Hualiang/Xinhua.

Two new areas highlight China's westward development2014-01-14
China's State Council recently approved two national-level new areas in western China, namely the Xixian New Area in NW Shaanxi province and Gui'an New Area in SW Guizhou province.

'New energy silk road' to boost West China's development2013-11-27
A major energy transmission network consisting of four natural-gas pipelines and one petroleum pipeline are being launched successively, giving a shot in the arm for the economy of western China.

Western China has top potential for opening2013-10-24
Western China is where the largest potential for China's further opening up lies and various reforms should be implemented here to make the region more integrated with the rest of the world.

Delegates note lure of western investment2013-09-26
China's latest round of western development presents even greater opportunities to overseas Chinese entrepreneurs, delegates said at the ongoing World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention in Chengdu.

Nations agreed to build New Silk Road2013-09-03
China will enhance partnerships with its neighbors to the west, aiming to build an integrated regional communications network, a top Chinese official said on Monday.

Western program new engine for growth2013-08-20
China is betting on its western development program to lead a new round of economic growth as the government is mulling"differentiated"policies for the region that will feature huge spending on infrastructure, Premier Li Keqiang said on Monday.

Eastern growth gains, western areas decelerate2013-07-30
Slowest growth was in Shanghai and Beijing Provincial economies'GDP growth rates beat the national average of 7.6 percent in the first half, but the most significant development at the local level was a divergence between the eastern and western regions.

Economy improving in China's west region2013-07-22
China's western region has become a growth engine for the country's slowing economy, but experts warn it has an unscientific industrial structure and a shortage of innovation.

Central, west still to face pressure in H22013-07-16
China's hinterlands experienced relatively faster investment growth in the first half of this year, but analysts said these regions face greater downside pressure than eastern regions during the second half.

Spike in land abuse cases in China's western regions2013-04-13
Chinese authorities are drawing up new land support policies for western parts of the country, following a sharp spike in land abuse cases in the region during the first three months of the year.

Chengdu leading light of development in western China2013-02-08
Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province, is expected to be a pillar of economic growth in western China in the coming years, analysts said.