Guangdong in the Twenty-First Century

This book explores the direction of future development of Guangdong at the start of the twenty-first century. Will it achieve a second take-off? Or, will its competitive edge gradually erode?Impact of Premier Zhu Rongji's reform programme and that of the Asia-Pacific region's economic crises on the development of the province are discussed. Competition from other regions in China, especially the Yangtze Delta region is examined.