Timeline

1992

The joint conference on the economic cooperation of 15 cities in the Yangtze River Delta is established.

Sept 16, 2008

The State Council issues a guideline on further promoting reform and openingup for economic and social development in the Yangtze River Delta.

May 25, 2016

State Council approves plan on the development of city clusters in the Yangtze River Delta.

January 2018

Regional cooperation office of the Yangtze River Delta is established.

Nov 5, 2018

Integration of the Yangtze River Delta becomes a national strategy.

Nov 19, 2019

National Development and Reform Commission issues a master plan for the demonstration zone of the Yangtze River Delta's eco-friendly integrated development.

Dec 1, 2019

The State Council issues the Outline of the Yangtze River Delta Regional Integration Development Plan.