Clusters help boost balanced growth

Five plans for this year include south and northwest

The National Development and Reform Commission said on Tuesday that by the year's end, it will finish compiling a plan on the development of five interregional city clusters, which analysts said will boost regional economies and contribute to China's balanced development.

They include the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Western Taiwan Straits Economic Zone, which covers Fujian province and some neighboring areas.