Ningbo unveils tasks to promote integration of YRD

Ningbo unveils a list of tasks to be carried out in 2020 to promote the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta. [Photo/WeChat account: nbfb0574]

Ningbo recently unveiled a list of 2020 tasks to promote the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta, according to local media reports.

The YRD, which encompasses the eastern Chinese provinces of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Anhui, as well as the Shanghai Municipality, is one of the country's most dynamic regions in terms of economic development, level of openness, and innovation capabilities. Last year, the integrated development of the region was adopted as a national strategy.

Ningbo, a coastal city in the southern YRD, has been an active participant in the national strategy.

The tasks, 80 in total, will primarily focus on industrial innovation, transportation connectivity, public services and ecological conservation.

The city will host a number of events such as the Ningbo Investment & Trade Online Conference, Ningbo Talent Week and World Digital Economy Conference to strengthen economic ties in the region.

It is also going to accelerate regional integration with cities such as Shanghai, Zhoushan, Shaoxing and Taizhou so as to set examples for YRD integration.

Meanwhile, Ningbo will endeavor to boost the coordinated development of a number of major infrastructure projects so as to improve interconnectivity in the YRD in terms of transportation, energy, information networks and ecological conservation.

Efforts shall be made to make breakthroughs in a number of important areas. The city will enhance cooperation and the sharing of resources in tourism, education, medical care and human resources.

A supervision system will be put in place to ensure the completion of the tasks.