'Three-in-one' program in Zhejiang to help build an extended industrial chain
The mention of Wenzhou always reminds one of a group of enterprising and tough businesspeople.
When the government of Zhejiang is talking about developing a "marine economy", Hangzhou - the province's capital - is expected to have an adequate role to play in this new round of growth.
Zhejiang province has seen great progress over the past five years.
Increasing domestic consumer demand with a special system that also encourages investment.
Overseas talent eying the booming Chinese market can also see new opportunities arising, as Zhejiang is keen to attract them to boost its development.
One of the newest attractions at Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang province, known as the "Oriental Venice", is a show called Impression, West Lake, based on a legend about a female snake demon, who falls in love with a mortal scholar, one of the outdoor shows by the renowned film director Zhang Yimou.
A minimum monthly wage of between 670 yuan ($103.2) to 1,110 yuan - among the highest in the country - is drawing workers to East China's Zhejiang province.
Zhejiang is aiming to develop into a port-logistics-services complex that combines a bulk cargo trade center, a sea-land transport network and financial and information services.
Jiaxing in eastern Zhejiang province is gearing up to develop a new coastal area as an economic growth driver.
With more than 6,900 square kilometers of water, accounting for about 73 percent of the city's area, Taizhou in Zhejiang province boasts rich marine resources.
East is East and West is West, but the two cultures can find middle ground. Gan Tian talks to homeowners and designers who fused the styles successfully.
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