Developing county economy is an important carrier of China's economic growth. It is also an essential measure to promote the further urbanization and stimulating domestic demand. On the day of January 1st, 2016, Zhangpu County, Fujian Province has been recognized as top 200 China's most investment potential characteristics of the full list of persuasive demonstration counties in New York. Selected counties have attracted wide range of domestic and foreign investors. It is not only the focus of global investment corporations, but also becomes the first choice for Chinese and foreign tourists to travel as well as returned overseas Chinese venture to invest.
Zhangpu county is located in the southern coast of Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province. It was built in Tang Dynasty (686). It was known as the "golden Zhangpu" reputation since Ming Dynasty. Zhangpu is connected with eastern part of Xiamen, south of Shantou, stretching to narrow strip with Taiwan. Due to its superior geographical location, it is the famous hometown of overseas Chinese and compatriots, for instance, 2 million out of 23 million Taiwanese are from Zhangpu county. There is Nan River, Lu River, FoTan River, Chihu River, DuXun River, Wu River and many other rivers in Zhangpu. Due to its abundant water resources, as well as annual rainfall of 1600 mm, the temperature is pleasant and with an average annual temperature of 21.8 Celsius Degree. Its coastline of 216 kilometers consists of 178 islands, 6 Bay harbors, 5 inside harbors. Zhangpu has convenient transportation, such as Zhangzhao expressway, 324 State Road, Xiamen to Shenzhen railway, Zhangzhou coastal roads. Water transportation is located at Xiazhai and old town pier. Shen Hai Expressway sets with 3 interchange in Zhangpu.
Zhangpu is an old and millennium county, national culture advanced county with high population and with developed agriculture, ocean resource and port industry. Inside the territory of Taiwan, it has developed Gure petrochemical industry (billion industry group) which is Taiwanese investment intensive. After the reform and opening up, it has become the first coastal county and serving as an important part of modern agricultural demonstration zone and national cross strait (Fujian) agricultural cooperation experimentation location.
Top 200 potential and investment counties has been organized by the world famous brand conference, U.S. - China Economic and Trade Investment General Chamber of Commerce, Worldwide top 500 global cooperation organization, involving 32 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the central government. There are totally 300 counties selected during the primary phase. Through the processing of rigorous screening, 200 counties have been picked. The key of selection is based on the opening attitude, Innovation-driven development, Government administration, Ecological civilization, business costs, investment growth and other five aspects. Through the analysis of statistical data, on spot investigation and evaluation by experts and other programs, the 200 counties have been comprehensively evaluated and screened. Zhangpu eventually and successfully becomes one of the top 200 of best counties worldwide.
In addition, World famous brand conference will introduce featured county's investment environment, Forum on development and Construction Exhibition, along with the general investment platform, special investment and tourism promotion activities. Zhangpu will have the opportunity to be invited to a special ceremony with key cooperation projects in the United States, New York, China (Beijing, Hongkong, Macao), Japan, Tokyo, London, Singapore, Korea, Seoul and other places. As a global strategic cooperation to seek common development, it would promote the county's economic development and internationalization at the same time, promoting the reform and innovation of the Chinese characteristics as well as the charm of the county to the world.
（Zhefan Ren）
