Yunnan aims to be regional business hub

KUNMING - Yunnan province aims to grow into a trade hub in Southeast and South Asia and a major manufacturing base for China's export-oriented industries, said Li Jiheng, the province's acting governor.

Tapping into its geographic advantage in terms of links with Southeast and South Asian countries, Yunnan will benefit from hefty investment in infrastructure and business platforms to boost its foreign trade and enhance manufacturing capacity, as the State Council has approved the provincial Gateway Project, Li said.

Positioned in the forefront of China's new round of opening up, Yunnan has an unprecedented opportunity to establish channels, construct bases and set up platforms for development.