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.
Zhanjiang was one of China's earliest hubs for the ancient maritime Silk Road, according to historical documents that indicated trade with Southeast Asia and Indian Ocean-rim countries took place more than 2,000 years ago.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.
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