1. Introduction / Y. M. Yeung
2. Historical legacy and future challanges / Li Xiaojian, Y. M. Yeung and Qiao Jiajun
3. Geographical background and sustainable development / Niu Wenyuan and David Y. Q. Chen
4. Western development policy : changes effects and evaluation / Fan Jie
5. Infrastructure and the new economy / Y. M. Yeung, Jin Fengjun and Zeng Guang
6. Education and skill training / Shi Peijun, Liu Xuemin and Yang Mingchuan
7. Resource mobilization / Mao Hanying and Zhang Li
8. Urban and regional development / Gu Chaolin, Shen Jianfa and Yu Taofang
9. Population distribution and growth / Shen Jianfa and Wang Guixin
10. Xinjiang / Chau Kwai-cheong
11. Gansu / Fang Chuanglin and Gary M. C. Shiu
12. Qinghai / Li Tongsheng and Liu Xiaoming
14. Shaanxi / Zhao Rong and Zheng Guo
15. Inner Mongolia / Wang Jing'ai and Yang Mingchuan
16. Sichuan / Liu Qingquan and Gary M. C. Shiu
17. Chongqing / Chen Yue, Chen Caiti and Lin Hui
18. Guangxi / Huang Yefang and Shen Jianfa
19. Guizhou / Chen Zhilong and Zhang Min
20. Yunnan / Gan Chunkai and Chen Zhilong
21. Tibet / Ng Wing-fai and Zhou Yixing.
