Zhanjiang's investment boom takes off

Iron, steel and petrochemical projects to transform port city, Li Wenfang reports.

Eight projects related to the giant iron and steel complex on Donghai Island in Zhanjiang, Guangdong province, launched recently, with 42 more expected to follow from this month.

The 1.729 billion yuan ($282.56 million) from the eight projects is just part of the huge investment boost received by the port city of Zhanjiang for the construction of mammoth steel and petrochemical projects.