The Northeast region used to lead China's industrialization till the 1980s with historic contributions in promoting the industrialization process and establishing the complementary national industrial system. However, in the new century, one arising problem is that the Northeast region lacks developing forces, unlike other regions of the dramatic economy growth. This paper analyzes the causes of this problem, the important issues of the sustainable development and the major methods for the innovative development. Some policy suggestions are made on optimizing the commercial environment and constructing a multi-approach cooperation.

Northeast China  /  Northeast China's rejuvenation  /  regional economies