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| SICHUAN - Chengdu is Capital of Sichuan Province, it is located at the center and is the capital of Sichuan Province. It is a well-known historical and cultural city. It not only is the major commercial trade, financial, scientific center and also is a transport, communication center in the southwestern China. Under its jurisdiction, the city covers an area of 12,300 square kilometers and has a population of 9.8074 millions, including 3.2 millions are urban residents. Transportation and Communication: The city's transportation and communication service had achieved great development. Its civil aviation and highway transportation has growth smoothly. Development of Foreign Economic and Trade: Chengdu continuously effort welcome foreign investments, the number of enterprises in the three forms of joint ventures has rose to 3,500 in the recent year. The city cooperation in economy and technology had established economic and trade relations with 82 foreign countries. Urban New Economic Development Zone: The city had established 16 development zones and five experimental zones-two by state, two by province and one by the city. Five key development zones show rapid growth, becoming windows to attract outside investors. By now, more than 500 foreign enterprises invested in the zones with success operated. |