West Triangle Economic Zone

The West Triangle Economic Zone is an economic zone designated by the Chinese government comprising Chengdu, Chongqing and Xi'an.^[1]

Formation

The creation of the zone was originally proposed by Chongqing in 2009, as part of the 12th Chinese 5-year plan. Xi'an and Chengdu agreed to the proposal.

In September 2009, the proposal was submitted to the National Development and Reform Commission.^[2]

Statistics

The zone occupies 220,000 square kilometers and has a population of 118 million, contributing nearly 40% of Western China's GDP.^[2]

Economic competitiveness

According to a Taiwanese report, Chengdu is the second most attractive city for business in China and Chongqing is also in the top 10. Xi'an, the third major city in the zone, is listed as Fairly Recommended.^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b "Western triangle zone's attractiveness increasing". 2011-08-18 09:52. Retrieved 2013-05-31. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
^ ^a ^b "China's Economic Zones: A Regional Round-up". 2009-10-22 17:56. Retrieved 2013-05-31. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

[chinadaily-1] "Western triangle zone's attractiveness increasing". 2011-08-18 09:52. Retrieved 2013-05-31. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

[economic_observer-2] "China's Economic Zones: A Regional Round-up". 2009-10-22 17:56. Retrieved 2013-05-31. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

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