The coastal city of Xiamen is integrating its marine ecology into the full range of its economic, political, cultural and social development, said local officials.
The Oceans and Fisheries Bureau of Xiamen has made a series of reforms to better manage marine resources and facilities. The coastal city in southeastern China is famed for its ocean, beaches, islands and a booming economy.
Integrating land and sea developmentThe Xiamen city government will integrate and coordinate land and sea development to fully tap its coastal natural resources, local officials said.
Authorities in Xiamen, Fujian province are advocating a sustainable development model to guarantee a better quality of life for residents by transforming the local economy, improving management systems and adopting environmentally friendly policies.