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Northeast China used to be the nation's industrial showpiece.
The region, including Heilongjiang, Jilin and Liaoning provinces, was the national centre of heavy industry and served as the engine for national construction in the 1950s.
However, the past 20 years have become the "lost years." The region has been used to the planned economy, which has made it rather painful as it fails to adapt itself in a timely way to new market conditions.
The central government is well aware of the problems for the region. Premier Wen Jiabao reiterated to officials of the three provinces that the central government will help the region surmount its current economic woes.
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Heilongjiang Province in brief
Located in the central region of Northeast Asia and at the north-eastern tip of China, Heilongjiang, lies at higher latitudes compared with all other provinces of China. It is named after the largest of the border rivers between Russia and China-the Heilongjiang River. more>>
Heilongjiang Province in 2003
Heilongjiang reported a 10.3 percent growth in GDP in 2003, amounting to 443.3 billion yuan. Retail sales in the province totaled 137.64 billion yuan in 2003, up 10.1 percent from 2002.The annual income of the urban residents came to 6,679 yuan, a 9.5 percent increase over the previous year, while the annual net income of the average farmer amounted to 2,525 yuan, a 5 percent increase. more>>
 Jilin Province in brief
Abbreviated as Ji, with Changchun as its capital, Jilin Province lies in the middle of Northeast China, covering an area of 187,400 square kilometers, which accounts for 2% of the whole country. With the high Changbaishan Mountains, the torrential Songhuajiang River, stretches of black soil and the strong flavor of its customs, the beautiful land of Jilin Province is rich in resources and nourishes its splendid culture. more>>
Jilin Province in 2003
Jilin reported a 10.2 percent growth in GDP in 2003, amounting to 252.18 billion yuan. Retail sales in the province totaled 111.03 billion yuan in 2003, up 10.1 percent from 2002.The annual income of the urban residents came to 7,005.1 yuan, a 10.6 percent increase over the previous year, while the annual net income of the average farmer amounted to 2,530.4 yuan, a 6.2 percent increase. more>>
 Liaoning Province in brief
Liaoning Province covers an area of 145,900 square kilometers. It is located in the southern part of China's Northeast. Bordering on the Yellow Sea and the Bohai Sea in the south and the Korean Peninsula in the east and facing Japan to its southeast. A heavy industrial base from the 1950s, Liaoning has a solid industrial foundation abundant natural resources. It is one of the comparatively well-developed coastal areas in northern China that are opened to the world. more>>
Liaoning Province in 2003
Liaoning reported an 11.5 percent growth in GDP in 2003, amounting to 600.25 billion yuan.Retail sales in the province totaled 233.08 billion yuan in 2003, up 12.3 percent from 2002.The annual income of the urban residents came to 7,241 yuan, an 11 percent increase over the previous year, while the annual net income of the average farmer amounted to 2,934 yuan, a 6.7 percent increase. more>>
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