It is thus very feasible that in 10 to 15 years' time, Yingkou can be a major international port and distribution center for Northeast China, Central and Eastern U.S.S.R (currently Russia), Mongolia and China's lnner Mongolia. It is also likely to be one of the tech metropolis with a galaxy of talent and flourishing  economy of the Northeast Asia region. It is based on reasonable theories that Yingkou  has the   incomparable advantages such as its hinterland industry foundation, natural resources, qualified professionals, geographic position, port facilities, etc., which any other economic development zones and special zones in China so far cannot catch up with.

--From the Report of the United Nations Development Program Mission on Development of Yingkou City and Yingkou Economic Zone (YEZ)