What they say

"Before I came, I thought the city would be less developed for it is located close to China's southern end. Seafood here is fresh and cheap, and the service is good too."

Zou Ming, chief editor of Phoenix New Media

"Zhanjiang feels like a resort city. I was amazed by its tidiness. It's even prettier than Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Zhanjiang should let more people know about its beauty."

Yang Gu, CEO and chief editor of mw.cn, the online platform of Guangming Daily

"Zhanjiang is a green city with very fresh air. I'm confident that the city, which used to be a starting point on the ancient maritime Silk Road, will achieve faster growth under the country's Belt and Road Initiative."

Xing Yujun, editorial board member of dzwww.com, a major news portal in Shandong province

"Ecology is Zhanjiang's best 'name card'. I'm impressed by its beautiful sea and blue sky. The city is marching into modernization while taking good care of the environment."

Song Nanjian, director of the information center of Northeast online, a major news portal in Heilongjiang province

(China Daily 07/20/2015 page7)