Figure 1 – Reasons for the unsuccessful implementation of SWC Plan based on interviews.

As a result, Wuxi “defied” the provincial government’s plan and formulated its own plan – Wuxi Development Strategic Plan (Luo and Shen 2005, p. 16).

Planning for the Future
Wuxi continues to intensify efforts to develop the city into a science and technology oriented regional economic centre, transportation hub, and promote its reputation as a scenic destination for local and international tourists (IPDFS). In the 11th Five-Year Plan period (2006-10), Wuxi will focus on “developing into an advanced manufacturing centre, a modern logistics centre and a national first-class historical, cultural and ecological city of the Yangtze River Delta” (China Daily 2005).

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Appendix A – Location of Wuxi Prefecture
Appendix B – Wuxi and Surrounds