Clear sailing ahead for maritime economy

With its geographical advantages, the eastern coastal province of Zhejiang is leading the country's efforts to develop a prosperous national maritime economy.

The province boasts a coastline of 6,696 kilometers and more than 2,000 islands in its waters, which lay a solid foundation for its aspirations of becoming a world-class port region.

The State Council established the country's first demonstration zone for the development of the maritime economy in Zhejiang in 2011, placing the province in the fast lane of its national maritime strategy.