Prominent real estate developer Huang Xiaojun is with a delegation from Zhanjiang on a trip to Australia to inspect buildings designed by its partner.
Guangdong Zhanhua Group Co, the largest calcium superphosphate producer and sixth-largest diammonium phosphate manufacturer in China, is seeking strategic investors to fund the relocation and expansion of its production facilities.
Zhanjiang's exports to South Korea and New Zealand are picking up steam, particularly aquaculture products.
Zhanjiang Mayor Wang Zhongbing embarked on a trip to Australia on July 20, signifying the importance of the country in the city's foreign relations. The seaside metropolis in Guangdong province is now a sister city to two Australian cities, Geraldton (2013) and Cairns (2004). China Daily's Li Wenfang interviewed Jill Collins, Australia's Consul-General in Guangzhou before Wang's visit.
Golden Penda, the city flower of Cairns of Australia, blossoms in the Sino-Australian Friendship Garden in Zhanjiang of China.
Officials try to assuage doubts over impact of new plants
In an effort to balance economic development across different regions of the city while boosting high-tech and service industries, Zhanjiang has launched the construction of new city centers, including the Haidong New District, the Nansan Island Coastal Tourism Pilot Zone and the Fenyong Economic Zone.
Since the city was named among the top 10 tourist destinations in China at a recent travel expo in Hong Kong, local officials in Zhanjiang have been hard at work increasing its appeal to tourists from Southeast Asian countries by improving air travel and planning a home port for international cruises.
The government of Guizhou will maintain its current ecological approach to development because "sustainability plays a vital role in industrialization and urbanization while keeping the environment clean for future generations," said Zhao Kezhi, provincial Party chief and director of the Standing Committee of the Guizhou Provincial People's Congress.
The Global Eco-Forum, which kicks off today in Guiyang, capital of Guizhou province, is themed with "green revolution and transformation".
Though he is 74 years old, Jia Zushun volunteers in environmental protection at Aha Reservoir where he has lived for his entire life.
The annual Global Eco-Forum opening on July 19 in Guiyang, capital of Guizhou province, will provide great opportunities to boost the city's sustainability and overall development, say local officials.
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