The article "Industry in Lanzhou" explores how the development of industries in Lanzhou is influenced by factors like location, economic policies, and competition. The researchers used interviews, document analyses, questionnaires, and statistical data to study the role of both macro-structural power and enterprise decisions in industrial growth. They found that changes in the economic system, reforms in state-owned enterprises, and regional policies have shaped industrial development in Lanzhou over the past 50 years. While personal relationships are important in business transactions, they do not drive innovative collaborations.