When Zhejiang Geely Holding Group started making cars about 15 years ago, its head, Li Shufu, saw cars as little more than a couple of sofas with four wheels attached.
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Zhanjiang, located in the southern tip of the Chinese mainland, was a hub of the ancient Maritime Silk Road. Zhanjiang Mayor Wang Zhongbing recently talked to China Daily about the city's strategic position in the Belt and Road Initiative and its plans for development and international cooperation in the future.
Zhanjiang, a port city in South China's Guangdong province, is working to build an international cooperation platform for the aquatic industry, encouraging local businesses to use foreign investment and other resources to expand their domestic and foreign markets.
As one of the pivotal cities for China's Belt and Road Initiative, Zhanjiang has enhanced its opening up endeavors and deepened cooperation with countries along the Belt and Road routes, especially those in Southeast Asia.
The aquatic industry in the seaside city of Zhanjiang in South China's Guangdong province has already enjoyed a leading position in China, the annual trade fair of the China International Aquatic Products Exposition will show.
The Belt and Road Initiative has provided huge opportunities for expanding Sino-foreign cooperation in ocean and aquatic product industries, said an industrial association official.
Zhanjiang will host the 2016 China International Aquatic Products Exposition at its international convention and exhibition center from June 18 to 20.
Seeing market potential, Zhanjiang-based Evergreen Group is planning to launch new investment projects in Southeast Asian countries.
A major aquaculture base in Guangdong province, Zhanjiang is banking on e-commerce to play an increasingly important role in its economy in the years to come.
Located at the southern tip of the Chinese mainland, Zhanjiang in Guangdong province is a renowned seafood production region.
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