The article analyzes the economic evolution of the Yangtze River economic belt from 1992 to 2010. It compares this region to the coastal economic belt and examines its development strategies. The study uses both qualitative and quantitative methods to understand the changes in the Yangtze River economic belt over time. The findings show that while the coastal areas like the Yangtze River delta have seen significant economic growth, the Yangtze Economic Zone has been slower to develop. The research provides insights into the economic development of the Yangtze River economic belt and offers suggestions for its future growth.