Daqing retools to diversify away from crude oil sector

Daqing, a resource-rich city in Heilongjiang province, is transforming its growth pattern from an overreliance on oil to a more diversified industrial system.

"Facing falling crude output and global prices, Daqing's economy encountered unprecedented difficulties in the past two years," said Han Lihua, Party secretary and mayor of Daqing, home to China's largest oil field.

Daqing has made great strides to promote the chemical, automobile and high-end food sectors as well as electronic and information manufacturing, modern services, and strategic emerging industries.