Under the background of anti-globalization and trade protectionism, the economy in the Yangtze River Delta still shows remarkable resilience and confidence. Experts and scholars are invited to discuss the following issues:1. In the Outline of the Integrated Regional Development of the Yangtze River Delta, the word "opening-up" appears frequently. What unique role does the integrated regional development in the delta area play for the spatial layout and the higher-level development of China's reform and opening-up?2. "Create an international first-class business environment together", the statement in the outline shows the confidence of the Yangtze River Delta in attracting global resources. In your opinion, what are the highlights of the current business environment in the Yangtze River Delta? In the future, how to create a legal, international and convenient business environment to attract multinational companies to "stay once they have come"?3. The integrated regional development of the Yangtze River Delta is a significant part in the spatial layout of China’s reform and opening-up. So, how to coordinate it with other development strategy, serve the overall development of the country, and promote a higher level of opening up?4. The outline has a profound consideration on benchmarking world-class standard. As one of the six world-class urban agglomerations recognized internationally, how should the Yangtze River Delta be built in the future from the perspectives of economy, culture, and education, so as to be more globally competitive and have more Chinese characteristics?
