First of all, let's take a look at Zhanjiang's location advantages. Although Zhanjiang is located in the westernmost part of Guangdong Province, it is the westernmost city in western Guangdong. However, the westernmost part of Zhanjiang is the best, which is next to Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Hainan Province. Geographically, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province is located in the center of "Guangdong, Qionggui". It can be said that Zhanjiang has a unique geographical position, even Maoming, which has always claimed to be the central city of western Guangdong, is incomparable.
What's more, Zhanjiang is surrounded by the sea on three sides, and its maritime advantages are unique in the country. Zhanjiang is bounded by the South China Sea in the east and south, Beibu Gulf in the west, and Hainan Island in the Qiongzhou Strait. Zhanjiang port industry is developed, and the annual import and export volume of the port ranks in the forefront of Guangdong Province. Moreover, Zhanjiang is rich in marine resources, and the development of marine industry makes Maoming, which is also a coastal city, far behind.
2. Zhanjiang is one of the three sub-central cities in Guangdong:
Previously, Zhanjiang and Maoming, both in western Guangdong, had been arguing over who was the real "central city of western Guangdong", and now a conclusion has finally been reached. As early as 20 18, the Guangdong provincial government has officially issued the Medium-term Plan for the Comprehensive Development of the Coastal Economic Belt of Guangdong Province (20 17-2030), clearly identifying Shantou, Zhanjiang and Zhuhai as sub-central cities of Guangdong Province.
Zhanjiang can be positioned as one of the three sub-central cities in Guangdong Province, which is naturally full of prospects. To know the name of this "provincial sub-central city", I wonder how many big cities in Guangdong dream of it? For example, Foshan and Dongguan, new first-tier cities, dream of becoming sub-central cities in this province. Therefore, Zhanjiang, which is listed as one of the three sub-central cities in Guangdong, has a bright future.
3. Hainan builds a free trade port, and Zhanjiang welcomes development opportunities;
202111October, the Supreme People's Court's Opinions on People's Courts Providing Judicial Services and Guarantees for the Construction of Hainan Free Trade Port was promulgated and implemented. The National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Finance and State Taxation Administration of The People's Republic of China jointly issued the Catalogue of Encouraged Industries in Hainan Free Trade Port (2020 Edition). Since then, Hainan Free Trade Port has been formally established. Zhanjiang, which is just across the water from Hainan Free Trade Port, has also ushered in an opportunity for development.
In fact, it is indeed true. On March 29th, 20021year, Guangdong Province issued the Opinions of the People's Government of Guangdong Province on Supporting Zhanjiang to Accelerate the Construction of a Provincial Sub-central City and Build an Important Development Pole of the Modern Coastal Economic Belt. The focus of the opinion is how Zhanjiang can catch a ride with Hainan Free Trade Port in the future: Guangdong will promote the deep docking between Zhanjiang and Hainan Free Trade Port. Strengthen the linkage and integrated development with Hainan Free Trade Port, deepen the strategic cooperation between Zhanjiang Port and Hainan Port, and accelerate the integration of port and shipping in Qiongzhou Strait.
4. Zhanjiang has "favorable weather, favorable geographical position and harmonious people":
From the perspective of "time", Hainan has set up a free trade port, and Guangdong Province has specially issued the "Opinions of Guangdong Provincial Party Committee and Guangdong Provincial People's Government on Supporting Zhanjiang to Accelerate the Construction of a Provincial Sub-central City and Build an Important Development Pole of the Modern Coastal Economic Belt". From the perspective of "geographical location", Zhanjiang City is already the center of "Guangdong, Qionggui"; From the perspective of "harmony between people", Zhanjiang has become one of the three sub-central cities in Guangdong Province.
It can be said that Zhanjiang enjoys favorable weather, favorable geographical position and harmonious people. There are so many prefecture-level cities under the jurisdiction of Guangdong, and no city has such superior conditions as Zhanjiang. It can be said that Zhanjiang has great potential for future development and unlimited future. However, if Zhanjiang city can't develop under such favorable conditions, it is really a bucket that can't be helped!