Shaoyang on track for greater connectivity

Agricultural modernization and infrastructure construction are the twin prongs for accelerated development being promoted by the city government of Shaoyang.

Located in the central and southeastern part of Hunan, the city has the largest population in the province and has a sound industrial foundation, with improving strength in agricultural products, food processing, building materials, machinery, metallurgy, energy, medicines, chemicals, papermaking and textiles.

In 2012, Shaoyang grew at a rate higher than the provincial average in seven major economic indices, according to Guo Guangwen, Party chief of Shaoyang.