Editing Liaoning (section)

===Economic and technological development zones===
Of the development zones formally recognized by the PRC State Council, 56 are located in Liaoning, including 14 on the national level and 42 on the provincial level. These zones are further grouped into Economic Development Zones,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100708011806/http://velopment.de/wiki/Liaoning_Economic_Development_Zones Economic Development Zones]</ref> High-Tech Zones,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100708011823/http://velopment.de/wiki/Liaoning_High-Tech_Zones High-Tech Zones]</ref> Free Trade and Export Processing Zones,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100708011811/http://velopment.de/wiki/Liaoning_Free_Trade_and_Export_Processing_Zones Free Trade and Export Processing Zones]</ref> and Special Development Zones.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100708011802/http://velopment.de/wiki/Liaoning_Dalian_Golden_Pebble_Beach_National_Tourist_Resort Special Development Zones]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://velopment.de/wiki/Main_Page/ |title=China Liaoning Business Guide |access-date=2010-08-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100705143015/http://velopment.de/wiki/Main_Page |archive-date=2010-07-05 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

* Shenyang Cross-Strait Science Industrial Zone
In October 1995, the Shenyang Cross-Strait Science Industrial Zone was approved to be established by State Council. The Shenyang Cross-Strait Science Industrial Zone is the only zone established as part of the Shenyang Hunnan Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone. It has a total area of {{convert|5|km2|abbr=on}}. It welcomes international investment. It focuses on the development of instruments manufacturing, telecommunication, bio-pharmaceuticals, electronics, and new materials.<ref>[http://rightsite.asia/en/industrial-zone/shenyang-cross-strait-science-industrial-zone/ RightSite.asia | Shenyang Cross-Strait Science Industrial Zone]</ref>
* Liaoning Shenyang Export Processing Zone
The Liaoning Shenyang Zhangshi Export Processing Zone was approved to be established by the state government in June 2005. It is located in the national-level Shenyang Economic & Technological Development Zone, with a planned area of {{convert|62|km2|abbr=on}} and current area of {{convert|14.1|km2|abbr=on}}. It encourages and focuses on the development of auto and auto parts, electronics, precision machinery, new energy, new materials, and the fine chemical industry.<ref>[http://rightsite.asia/en/industrial-zone/liaoning-shenyang-zhangshi-export-processing-zone/ RightSite.asia | Liaoning Shenyang Zhangshi Export Processing Zone]</ref>
* Shenyang Economic and Technological Development Zone
* Shenyang Hunnan Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone
The Shenyang Hunnan Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone used to be called the Shenyang Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone. Established in 1988, it is a national high-tech development zone approved by the State Council. The zone is located in western Shenyang City with an area of {{convert|32|km2}}. Its encouraged industries include electronic information, new materials, biological engineering, energy saving, and environmental protection.<ref>[http://rightsite.asia/en/industrial-zone/shenyang-hi-tech-industrial-development-zone/ RightSite.asia | Shenyang Hunnan Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone]</ref>
* Anshan Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone
* [[Dalian Development Area|Dalian Economic & Technological Development Zone]]
The Dalian Economic & Technological Development Zone (now known as the "Dalian Development Area") was established in September 1984, as one of the first of the China National Economic and Technological Development Zones. The zone had a GDP of 70.31 billion yuan in 2007 and the total volume of its import and export trade was 14.92 billion dollars, which accounts for a quarter of such trade for all of Liaoning Province. Most of the enterprises in Dalian ETDZ are factories owned by foreign enterprises, especially from Japan, South Korea and the United States, such as Canon, Pfizer, Toshiba, and Intel.<ref>[http://rightsite.asia/en/industrial-zone/dalian-economic-and-technological-development-zone/ RightSite.asia | Dalian Economic & Technological Development Zone] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110826060455/http://rightsite.asia/en/industrial-zone/dalian-economic-and-technological-development-zone |date=2011-08-26 }}</ref>
* Dalian Export Processing Zone
The Dalian Export Processing Zone was approved to be set up by the State Council in April 2000, with a planned area of {{convert|2.95|km2|abbr=on}}. It is divided into two parts, A Zone and B Zone. A Zone has a construction area of {{convert|1.5|km2|abbr=on}}, and started operation in May 2001. All the basic infrastructure is available, which includes road, water, gas, and power supply, telecommunication, and so on. A Zone promotes industries such as home appliances, lighting, machinery, construction materials, and medical instruments.<ref>[http://rightsite.asia/en/industrial-zone/dalian-export-processing-zone/ RightSite.asia | Dalian Export Processing Zone] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110826060558/http://rightsite.asia/en/industrial-zone/dalian-export-processing-zone |date=2011-08-26 }}</ref>
* Dalian Free Trade Zone
The Dalian Free Trade Zone was approved to be set up by the government in May, 1992. Policies include duty-free trade. It has attracted some leading industries, such as electronics, machinery, and plastics.<ref>[http://rightsite.asia/en/industrial-zone/dalian-free-trade-zone/ RightSite.asia | Dalian Free Trade Zone] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110826060639/http://rightsite.asia/en/industrial-zone/dalian-free-trade-zone |date=2011-08-26 }}</ref>
* Dalian Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone
The Dalian Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone was approved to be a national-level development zone in 1991. It has a total area of {{convert|35.6|km2}}. It focuses on and encourages the following industries: electronic information, bio-pharmaceuticals, and new materials.<ref>[http://rightsite.asia/en/industrial-zone/dalian-hi-tech-industrial-development-zone/ RightSite.asia | Dalian Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110826060839/http://rightsite.asia/en/industrial-zone/dalian-hi-tech-industrial-development-zone |date=2011-08-26 }}</ref>
* Dandong Border Economic Corporation Zone
The Dandong Border Economic Corporation Zone was approved to be a national-level development zone in 1992. It is located in the bank of Yalu River, and opposite [[Sinuiju]], a North Korean city. It promotes industries such as electronic information, machinery manufacturing, and bio-pharmaceuticals.<ref>[http://rightsite.asia/en/industrial-zone/dandong-border-economic-corporation-zone/ RightSite.asia | Dandong Border Economic Corporation Zone] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100418215849/http://rightsite.asia/en/industrial-zone/dandong-border-economic-corporation-zone |date=2010-04-18 }}</ref>
* Yingkou Economic & Technical Development Zone