Sichuan, situated in western China, serves as a key junction for the Belt and Road Initiative and the Yangtze River Economic Belt, and a gateway for China’s westward and southward opening-up. It is a major province in terms of economy, population, resources, as well as science and education in China. The province ranks fifth nationally regarding both its permanent population of 83.74 million and its vast area of 486,000 square kilometers. …
