经过近两个世纪的建设 ,美国的西部开发取得了举世瞩目的成功 ,并在开发模式及政策措施等方面积累了丰富的经验。在我国实行西部大开发战略时 ,有必要学习和借鉴美国的成功经验 ,并集合实际 ,在主导产业选择、配套法规体系建设等方面探索一条适合我国国情的西部开发之路。 After nearly two centuries of construction, the western development in the United States has made remarkable achievements in the world and has accumulated rich experience in developing modes and policies and measures. When implementing the strategy of developing the western region in our country, it is necessary to learn and draw lessons from the successful experiences of the United States and to find a suitable way for the development of the western region that suits China’s national conditions in terms of leading industries and the construction of supporting laws and regulations.