Zhanjiang was one of China's earliest hubs for the ancient maritime Silk Road, according to historical documents that indicated trade with Southeast Asia and Indian Ocean-rim countries took place more than 2,000 years ago.
Imports and exports in aquatic products in Zhanjiang maintained strong momentum in the first four months of 2016 despite a sluggish global market, according to figures released by the city's customs service.
A brand development center is helping make Zhanjiang, Guangdong province, hailed as China's capital of seafood cuisines, more appealing to visitors.
CIFTIS plans to serve as an attraction for offshore capital
Beijing's service sector has contributed to the bulk of the city's utilized foreign investment, city officials said.
Editor's note: The Beijing municipal government held the 12th International Business Leaders Advisory Council for the mayor of Beijing just one day ahead of the opening of the Beijing Fair. Participants shared their insights on the city's service industry and economic growth, Zhong Nan and Wang Sujuan report.
The fourth China Beijing International Fair for Trade in Services, which is also known as the Beijing Fair or CIFTIS, is open today and will welcome about 1,000 domestic and overseas companies, and more than 20,000 visitors to share their experiences in 12 trade and services sectors.
City focuses on pillar sectors to adjust to the new normal
The China Nantong Jianghai Expo will open on Saturday and last through until September.
Zhang Sheng, an online trader in the township of Chuanjiang in Nantong, Jiangsu province, finalized deals worth 26,800 yuan ($4,090) and dispatched 316 parcels to customers on a single day in late December.
The role of the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region in China's Belt and Road Initiative will be highlighted at the ninth Pan-Beibu Gulf Economic Cooperation Forum that opens on Thursday in Nanning, the capital.
The Qingdao west coast new area was approved by the State Council, China's cabinet, as the ninth national-level new area in China's "new district strategy" in June 2014.
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