For much of history, China's coasts have had the advantage of surging ahead economically, while much of the interior lagged behind. However, the country’s coordinated regional development strategy has been fostering cooperation, balancing growth and creating synergy in different areas. Backed by vision, patience and long-term commitment, China has utilized targeted policies to overcome geographical challenges and reduce disparities between regions –  ensuring that prosperity reaches every region, as CGTN’s Michael Wang explores.