Special steel factory.

The district wants to accelerate development by getting more foreign investment that grows at an annual rate of at least 15 percent, and to increase exports by at least 10 percent annually. At the same time, per capita annual incomes are expected to grow by at least 15 percent.

In the first half of 2011, it approved 74 foreign investment projects, 22 of them worth more than $10 million.

And it has 1,216 Chinese companies, 56 of which have more than 10 million yuan in capital.

It is working on improving its infrastructure, with four power plants, and is looking at more land for expansion purposes.

To increase competitiveness, the district is trying to choose investors who contribute to industrial improvements and good added-value products.

Investors will be given priority, with a shorter government-approval process for their projects.

Diesel engine assembly.

The district neighbors the only free trade zone in the Northeast, the Dalian Free Trade Zone. Its companies get tax relief and its customs office provides round-the-clock clearance services.

The Jinzhou government has been given an unusual advantage - provincial government status - in approving any investment project of less than $100 million. So, any investors can complete the entire application process inside the district itself. The administrative committee has opened a one-stop office for greater efficiency.

In addition to improving government efficiency, the Jinzhou New District plans to provide a more business-friendly climate.

So, it has been separated into 10 zones, each of which focuses on a specific industry: five set up specially for the service industry, such as tourism, hotels and logistics; four to deal with manufacturing; and one for agricultural technology.

They cover more than 700 square kilometers, or 70 percent of the district.

The other areas function in the following ways:

The Dalian DD (Digital and DNA) Port houses chip manufacturing, biomedicine, semiconductor illumination, and software outsourcing companies.

The Advanced Manufacturing Park handles auto parts, auto assembly, and new energy sources.

The Dengshahe Port Industrial Park's companies deal with national defense and aviation, and some harbor logistics.

The Jinzhou Economic Development Zone focuses on shipbuilding and foundries.

The Dalian Xiaoyaowan International Commercial Zone is being planned with an eye on financing, as the city's new center.

The Dalian Jinshitan National Holiday Resort and the Dalian Golden Bohai Coast Modern Service Industry Zone are set up as tourist attractions.

The Dalian Jinshi International Sports Center can host both soccer events and aquatic sports, such as sailing and windsurfing. It is also planned as a sort of sports lovers' resort.

The Dalian Cold Chain Logistics and Food Processing Park will handle seafood and is designed to be a leader in regional cold chain logistics.

The local government expects these areas to help the new district pull in investment from all over the world and from all kinds of businesses.