Japan is planning to concentrate its financial assistance to China on environmental conservation and improving the standard of living in inland provinces, according to a framework of Japan's new aid program obtained Saturday.
Japan will consequently withdraw from infrastructure development in coastal provinces but will continue to provide aid for poverty reduction and environmental projects in these areas.
Japanese officials say they have concluded that China can build railways and road networks in coastal provinces on its own.
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