Port city revives past glories

A central player in the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road strategy, Quanzhou is leveraging old and new links to spread its global reach

Editor's note: As the People's Republic of China prepares to celebrate its 70th anniversary on Oct 1, China Daily is featuring a series of stories on the role regions have played in the country's development and where they are today.

Fluent in Chinese and seasoned in bargaining, Mohammed Al-Sabri cuts a popular figure as he roams between different stores at a bustling clothing mall.