Zone to spur Yangtze River Delta integration

A demonstration zone showcasing the integration of the Yangtze River Delta is designed to help the region better serve a larger area, said Li Qiang, Party secretary of Shanghai.

The zone, located at the junction between Shanghai and the provinces of Zhejiang and Jiangsu, is part of the national strategy of realizing integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta region, Li said during the ongoing second session of the 13th National People's Congress.

The zone was designed to serve as a new bench mark for development concepts, an experimental field for integrated institutions and mechanisms, and a new engine for high-quality development of the delta region, according to a plan by the National Development and Reform Commission, Li said.