Hangzhou to play a role in a new round of development

When the government of Zhejiang is talking about developing a "marine economy", Hangzhou - the province's capital - is expected to have an adequate role to play in this new round of growth.

Almost a hub for everything - politics, culture, education, manufacturing and services - in the province, Hangzhou lacks an important thing for developing a marine economy - a big seaport.

Although at the estuary of the Qiantang River, Hangzhou is not likely to build a big port because of the severely silted coast.