Developing China's West: A Critical Path to Balanced National Development

This book provides a panoramic view of China's sprawling western region in macro and micro perspectives. The entire 12 provincial units in China's west are examined in several critical thematic dimensions, complemented by a study of the provincial units in regionally salient themes. Scholars from Hong Kong and the mainland have collaborated on this project which is rich in up-to-date data, information and analyses culled from published, Internet and other sources.

Combining an intimate knowledge of the region and social science analytical tools, this book offers a comprehensive and huge stock of factual and analytical material that is of value to scholars, policymakers and investors in China and Asia.