Shandong Special: Delta bids to be new 'economic heart'

Developing the Yellow River delta will provide huge opportunities for Shandong, according to Jiang Daming, governor of the delta's home province. The scheme was officially endorsed by the State Council last November, establishing the delta's construction as part of the national strategy for regional development.

Jiang said: "The delta is set to become the economic heart of Shandong province. It will see us integrated into the economic zone around the Bohai Bay, one of China's pivotal development areas, and further promote the regional economy through an innovative new sustainable model.