To divide functions and powers between central and local governments according to the range of administrative influence is the major approach applied in the on-going reform.

New strategic areas bear huge significance for adapting to and guiding the new normal and promoting steady and continued economic growth.

China's regulation system for regional environment keeps improving, but resource and environmental capacity between regions differ hugely and environmental regulation intensity between the regions also varies eminently.

Transformation to innovation-driven economy is an important way for China to address challenges.

Ever since China's economy entered the state of new normal, divergence among regions has become much more prominent due to different development stages and capacities.

This paper analyzes changes of disparities in different regions' per capita output, regional labor productivity, regional productivity of three industries, and regional employment proportions.

The Metropolitan area is one of the main space organization patterns for future regions and a significant engine to boost regional economic development.