Yunnan planning to stay green while developing

KUNMING - While the country is slowing its high-cost economic growth, Yunnan, a green jewel on China's southwest frontier, is seeking a unique path of development that is efficient and environmentally friendly.

Yunnan was nominated by the National Development and Reform Commission as one of the five pilot provinces to test China's promise to build a greener economy. The selected provinces were asked to build low-carbon features into their 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-2015) for both the industrial sector and consumption patterns.

Qin Guangrong, governor of Yunnan province, believes the policy provides a well-timed strategic opportunity for Yunnan's future development.