In recent years, Zhuhai has prioritized ecological development by building an energy-saving, environment-friendly and evenly populated society. Zhuhai, as a pioneer in building ecologically friendly cities, is pushing forward projects specifically geared toward creating a clearer sky, cleaner water, a more beautiful city and a safer environment. The city has been decorated with green footpath networks, parks, green space facilities and forest belts.

To strictly carry out its energy-saving and emission reduction plan, Zhuhai has embarked on a plan to create a low-carbon public transportation network. Since the first pure electric city bus was put into operation in 2010, more than 50 percent of these in the city are electric driven.

Moreover, Zhuhai is the only city that was rated as one of the Top 40 Tourist Cities in China for its overall urban landscape. It also got the International Award for Best Practices to Improve the Living Environment by UN Habitat.

Rising Hengqin

Hengqin New Area was given special status to further cooperation between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao in 2009, assuming the role of promoting diversified economic development in Macao and maintaining long-term prosperity and stability in both Hong Kong and Macao.

On August 14, 2009, planning for the Hengqin New Area was approved. In July 2011, the State Council officially endowed Hengqin with more preferential policies than that of other special economic zones, including its own innovative customs system, preferential taxes and support policies for Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao cooperative industrial parks.

Hengqin Island, with an area of 106.46 square km, is the largest among the 146 islands that comprise Zhuhai. The island is connected to Macao via a bridge and is 34 sea miles away from Hong Kong.

Aviation exhibition

So far, Zhuhai has held nine China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibitions.

These exhibitions serve as a platform to fully demonstrate the latest achievements in China's aerospace industry, improve exchanges and cooperation with other countries and push the development of aviation and the modern service industry in Zhuhai.

China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Co. Ltd.'s project in Zhuhai has filled an industrial gap of Guangdong Province. Its aviation industrial park has become a demonstration base for China's hi-tech industry and new industrialization.

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