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2009.
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Summary/Abstract |
This article, focusing on the "revive the northeast" programme, examines four questions: why was the northeast region selected as yet another macro-site for Beijing-endorsed scheme of regional development; how does it differ from the "develop the west" scheme; what does the "revive the northeast" scheme entail in concrete policy terms; and how can we assess the impact of this scheme on the region's economic development? While it offers a relatively positive assessment of the programme's impact in facilitating a faster growth during 2004-06, future challenges are also noted for a sustainable development of the northeast region as a whole.
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