西部大开发作为中国经济发展的一项战略在二十一世纪揭开序幕的时候已推到了前台。朱总理在政府工作报告中明确指出：西部大开发在拉动内需、调整经济结构、缩小地区差距、维护民族团结等方面具有重要意义，也是中国实现第三步战略目标的战略选择。当前上至党中央、国务院，中 The time taken for the development of the western region as a strategy for China’s economic development to kick off in the 21st century has been pushed to the forefront. In his government work report, Premier Zhu pointed out clearly that the great development of the western region is of great significance in stimulating domestic demand, adjusting the economic structure, narrowing the regional gap and safeguarding national unity. It is also a strategic choice for China to achieve the third-phase strategic goal. Currently on the party Central Committee and the State Council, China