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The article reveals the development strategy for the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in China. During a conference on May 2010, President Hu Jintao presented the plans for the region, including the establishment of a medical and public health system, the improvement of the per-capita gross domestic product, and elimination of poverty. A series of policies have been developed for Xinjiang, such as a pilot reform on resource tax, exemption of enterprises from taxes, and establishment of commercial banks in remote areas.

Focuses on the economic growth of Xiamen in southeast China's Fujian Province. Designation as a special economic zone in 1980; Gross domestic product; Trends in the city's export-oriented activities which depend on foreign trade; Strong link with foreign investment; Overview of several enterprises and foreign-funded companies; Trade relations with Taiwan.

Focuses on the performance of the Chinese economy in 2003. Total amount of gross domestic product; Output value of the high technology industry; Increase in the number of tourists who visited the country.

Focuses on the economic performance of the private sector in China. Growth of gross domestic product; Fixed assets investment; Percentage of purchasing price index.

Reports on the economic condition in China. Percentage increase in gross domestic product; Improvement in planting area and decrease in grain, oil and sugar output; Sustainability of the urban and rural incomes related to growth from January to September.

The article offers an overview of the economic and social development plans for China for 2011 to 2015 which were approved at the Fourth Session of the 11th National People's Congress on March 14, 2011. The plans focus on changing its economic development model to economic restructuring system as well as on the yearly gross domestic product (GDP) growth goal of 7 per cent. The Chinese government also shows interest in expanding domestic consumption to stimulate economic growth.

The article discusses China's economic situation as of August 2010. It says that though the country's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 10.3% for the second quarter compared to 11.9% in the first quarter, it is extremely modest. Though foreign investors are concerned, it claims that such a slack is necessary to ensure a more stable recovery. Reasons for the slow down are due to measures by the government to mitigate the growth of industries that consume large amounts of energy and the creation of energy saving and emission reduction activities.

The author expresses his views on China's 8-percent goal for gross domestic product growth. Delivered in March 2010 by Premier Wen Jiabao at the annual session of the National People's Congress, the 8-percent prediction, according to the author, means ensuring the quality of growth, focusing on transforming the model of economic development, and adjusting the economic structure. He believes that the country's unsolved problems pose as threats to sustainable development. He stresses the need for long-term and continuous efforts to attain the growth rate.

The author reflects on the developments in the West China achieved through the Western Development Strategy launched by the Chinese government in 2000. He recalls the regional disparities between the east and inland, particularly in the faraway west, that were attributed to imbalance in development. He states that the strategy was a success with the western growth contributing substantially to the country's gross domestic product (GDP). He stresses that the western region played a role in job creation and improving domestic consumption.

The article focuses on China's economy which grew by 7.9 percent in the second quarter of 2009 as a result of growth in industrial production, fixed-asset investment and retail sales. During the first half of the year, investment accounted for 87.6 percent of gross domestic product (GDP). Aside from high GDP growth, it is the author's view that fast, sound and sustainable growth can be achieved by increasing domestic demand and modifying the economic structure.

The article discusses the role of the railway industry as a catalyst in China's economy. The Ministry of Railways data showed that investment in railway construction reached 15.1 billion U.S. dollars from January to April 2009. The railway investment growth is attributed to the Chinese government's 586 billion U.S. dollars stimulus package. It is estimated that the capital spending on railways in 2009 would boost the gross domestic product (GDP) growth by 1.5 percentage points.

The author reflects on the development of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in China which is celebrating its 50th anniversary as a minority autonomous region in 2008. According to the author, the achievements of Ningxia in the last 50 years can be traced to the Central Government's support. Ningxia's gross domestic product has reportedly increased 60 times from 1958 to 2007. The author believes that the region has to work harder to realize sustainable development as half of its land is still desolate for geographical reasons.