Dalu New Area: A New Starting Point and Breakthrough for the Industrial Development of Zhungeer

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While reaping the brilliant achievements of the 10th Five-Year Plan, another major front for economic development in Zhungeer also saw action begin. This major battlefield is the Dalu New Area, which features internationally advanced concepts and is being designed and built to world-class standards. Dalu New Area, covering an area of over 200 square kilometers, not only has a flat terrain but also low development costs, giving it inherent advantages for building cities, supporting economic activities, and attracting populations. It is only 4 kilometers away from the Dongkongdui coal field, which has geological reserves of around 3.25 billion tons, and 32 kilometers away from the Shenhua Zhuneng open-pit mine with an annual production capacity of 40 million tons. The raw coal can be transported directly to the factory site using conveyor belts. The area is rich in water resources; once completed, the Danan Gou and Sanla Gou reservoirs will have an annual water supply capacity of 11 million cubic meters. There’s no need to worry about electricity supply, as power projects are already planned as part of the development of coal chemical industry. The transportation conditions are more advantageous; the Huhhot-Dongying Expressway, the Huhhot-Zhungeer Railway, as well as the Ordos Yellow River along line Railway and highway that are under construction, all pass through this area. The Huhhot-Zhungeer Railway has a Hujiata Freight Station located at the eastern boundary of the coal chemical industry complex in Dala New Area, allowing products and raw materials to be transported via the dedicated railway lines of the complex ； The Hudong Expressway, located at the western boundary of the new area, is connected to the urban expressways, facilitating smooth movement of people, vehicles, and goods. At present, the expressways in Dalu New Area have been built and put into use, and the construction of infrastructure such as water supply, electricity, roads, and communication networks in the area has also been fully underway. The goal of Dalaixin District is to create an ecological new city with a high standard, unique features, and first-class living conditions, serving as the future **cultural center of Zhungeer. In line with this concept, the municipal planning for Dalu New Area includes administrative offices, financial and commercial zones, scientific research and sports areas, cultural and entertainment zones, as well as residential areas for tourist attractions. The goal is to create a garden-style ecological city where the city is nestled within forests and the forests are part of the city, thereby turning it into a soaring \"eagle of the desert\". The coal chemical industry base in Dalu New Area was constructed based on the concept of \"nine integrations\" – that is, integrating product development, logistics, management services, land development, water resources, gasification platforms, mining operations within the base, environmental protection, and financial services to create an operational model that enables harmonious coexistence between humans and nature as well as promotes regional innovation and development. In the East Industrial Zone of Dali New Area, mechanical manufacturing and processing, along with new environmentally friendly industries that support the development of the coal chemical industry, are being developed and introduced. This approach aims to extend the industrial chain as much as possible, making it a typical example of a circular economy. It is easy to see that the development of Dala New Area features \"high standards\" at its starting point, \"comprehensiveness\" in terms of functions, \"forward-thinking\" in terms of concepts, and overall, it embodies \"science\".