CGTN: How a 20-year plan enabled Fuzhou to leap ahead in economic growth
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Sunday, January 21, 2024
The bustling port speaks volumes about the success of Fuzhou, the capital city of southeast China's Fujian Province, in developing its marine economy.
Key Points:
- The bustling port speaks volumes about the success of Fuzhou, the capital city of southeast China's Fujian Province, in developing its marine economy.
- Known as "Fuzhou at Sea," the forward-looking approach to seek economic development from the sea is an important part of a long-term development plan initiated by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- More than 30 years ago, Fuzhou, surrounded by mountains and rivers, had a weak industrial foundation, low fiscal revenue and poor transportation.
- Now Fuzhou has developed into a coastal city with one of the most active marine economies in China.