Economic zones outline new measures

GUANGZHOU: Special economic zones in Guangdong province, including Shenzhen, Shantou and Zhuhai, will take further measures in reform and opening-up to maintain their leading positions in economic and social development, the provincial Party chief has said.

"Facing the current critical economic recession, the three cities should continue the brave working style and dare to break through the difficulties to deepen economic and social reforms," Guangdong Party chief Wang Yang said.

Wang was speaking during a conference on the economic development of the provincial special economic zones that ended yesterday in Shenzhen.