Hainan to sail to international fame

HAIKOU - Hainan province will take the lead in formulating the national standards for yachting, a fledgling industry to be vigorously promoted in the tropical island's spurting efforts to build an "international tourist resort" in 10 years, the top official of the provincial capital said.

The coastal city, surounded by the South China Sea on three sides, will have at least 400 wharfs for recreational vessels by the end of this year, Chen Ci, Party chief of Haikou, told China Daily.

With a coastline that extends 131 km, Haikou will also become the venue for sales, showcasing and manufacturing of yachts of various kinds.