Wspc-zjup Series On China''s Regional Development

This book explores the development of Zhejiang province, an eastern coastal province of China. Since China''s reform and opening-up, Zhejiang has become one of China''s forerunners in economic, social and political transformation. This province has prioritized and encouraged entrepreneurship, and the private sector has played an important role in boosting the regional economy. This book analyzes Zhejiang''s transformation from an underdeveloped region to one of the richest regions in China with unique cultural and social perspectives. It also highlights the impact of the Belt and Road Initiative on Zhejiang and its role in this initiative.