Li's economic geography points the way forward

Premier Li Keqiang's daily work schedule during the annual session of the National People's Congress reflects China's changing economic geography.

By noting which provincial delegations he visits, one can tell which provinces the central government expects to lead the transition of the world's second-largest economy.

It is obvious that the central government wants some provinces and places to serve as good examples and new growth leaders. While some others, mostly those suffering more from the old big-smokestack industries and environmental inadequacies, are to be allowed more time for restructuring even as they follow the direction of the growth leaders.