Background

The Pearl River Delta (PRD) and Yangtze River Delta (YRD) regions, each has its own competitive edges, are the economic powerhouses and growth poles of China. The comparative advantages of the two regions and the investment opportunities so nurtured draw in foreign capitals, catalyze the mainland economy, and thus create wealth for the people as well as market demands for industrial and consumer goods which are themselves incentives for further investments. The synergy and dynamics between the PRD and YRD have caught the eyes of people world-wide.

To tap into the production resources and market potentials of the PRD and YRD regions, access to practical business information and market intelligence such as industry reports and analysis, tariff and tax information, business directory, WTO information, economic-demographic statistics and alike is the key to success. Geographical proximity, free flow of information and the professional knowledge of its people make Hong Kong a natural service and knowledge hub to the two regions.

Emerging with all the changes taking place in the mainland, the Pearl River Delta Collection of the Run Run Shaw Library of the City University of Hong Kong has also naturally metamorphosed itself into the Pearl River Delta and Yangtze River Delta Collection which aims at serving users from both the scholarly and business fields through the provision of quality and first-hand information related to the PRD and YRD regions. With a comprehensive collection comprising materials in different formats and of different natures, we provide value-added information services to our users who are not limited to staff and students of City University of Hong Kong, but all genuine users world-wide that are interested in the PRD and YRD regions.