Special supplement: 'People-first' plan to govern Sichuan reconstruction

Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province, has developed a post-earthquake reconstruction plan that will speed up the city's economic construction and boost economic development of neighboring Mianyang and Deyang cities, according to deputy mayor Liu Pu.

Liu, who is in charge of Chengdu's post-quake reconstruction, told the media that Chengdu as the provincial capital is the window on Sichuan and the base for reconstruction in neighboring areas.

Only a detailed and reasonable plan can result in the speedy recovery and modernization of the economy in Chengdu and all of Sichuan, he said. The plan will include infrastructure projects scheduled to begin construction in the second half of this year.