in such areas as vs in areas such as

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
1
  1. The 600-ha zone, designed by Japan’s Nippon-Koei Group, aims to attract investment into support industries in such areas as machinery and automation, electronics, chemical substances.
  2. The 600-ha zone, designed by Japan’s Nippon-Koei Group, aims to attract investment into support industries in areas such as machinery and automation, electronics, chemical substances.
    Is there any difference in meaning between #1 and #2?
    #1 is in a newspaper but I would like to write it as #2.
2

No significant difference, just a change in emphasis between ‘areas’ and ‘examples of industry types’.

3

Thanks Beeesneees and good night!