Port sails into a brighter future

Guangzhou Port will open up 15 new international routes this year in response to the government's call to strengthen construction as part of the "One Belt, One Road" initiatives.

Yuan Huahui, deputy director general of Guangzhou port authority, said a three-year development plan is being formulated to expand the capacity of the port, integrate resources and enhance services.

"We have 22 sister port cities in Europe, the United States and Southeast Asia. This year we are going to open 15 additional international routes," Yuan said.