In our country, the position of the western region is very important in national economic construction. Most of the resources, goods and materials are from the western region.

我国的西部地区在国民经济建设中占有十分重要的地位，支持国民经济持续增长的资源、物资，大部分来自西部。

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Now, as then, manufactured goods, technology and generous credit terms are basically bartered for Soviet raw materials, notably energy resources.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Freedom Flame 2013