Why Dalian Changxing Island?

Nestled in the northwest of Dalian city, Liaoning province, the Changxing Island Economic and Technological Development Zone comprises five islands: Changxing Island, Jiaoliu Island, Xizhong Island, Fengming Island, and Luotuo Island, gracing the eastern shores of the Bohai Sea.

Housing two subdistricts - Changxing Island and Jiaoliu Island, the zone boasts a total population of approximately 110,000. Spanning a planned area of 598 square kilometers, it encompasses 350 square kilometers of land, 108 square kilometers of reclaimed land, and 146 square kilometers of sea. Among these, Changxing Island claims a land area of 252.5 square kilometers, rendering it the largest island north of the Yangtze River.

Elevated to a national development zone in April 2010, the zone serves as the execution ground for Liaoning’s coastal economic zone development and the opening strategy as well as the northeast China revitalization strategy. It stands as a national advanced economic and technological development zone, a petrochemical industry base, and a national new industrialization demonstration base.

The overarching development vision for the zone is to erect a world-class green petrochemical industry base, garner national recognition as a real economy development park, establish a high-quality development demonstration zone integrating diversified economic entities deeply, and fashion a characteristic zone propelled by innovation to bolster industrial development.

The Changxing Island Economic and Technological Development Zone harnesses the benefits of national policies, its strategic location, and the abundant availability of bulk petrochemical raw materials. Guided by scientific and technological innovation, the zone is steadfastly committed to constructing a "1+1+3" modern industrial system. This system is anchored by a trillion-yuan-level ($137.8 billion) green petrochemical industrial cluster, a 100-billion-yuan-level high-end coastal equipment manufacturing industrial cluster, and robust 10-billion-yuan-level biomedicine, new energy, and port and shipping logistics industrial clusters.

The zone boasts prominent geographical advantages, with Dalian to the south and the urban agglomerations of Anshan, Shenyang, and other central Liaoning cities to the north. Situated 292 kilometers from Shenyang by land and 83 kilometers from Dalian, its strategic positioning facilitates easy access. At sea, it stands 59 nautical miles from Lyushun Port, 170 nautical miles from Tianjin Port, 339 nautical miles from Inchon Port in South Korea, and 646 nautical miles from Nagasaki Port in Japan.

Moreover, the zone boasts exceptional port conditions, with a total coastline of 213 kilometers surrounding the five islands. Following an inspection in 2005, the expert group of the Ministry of Transport hailed Changxing Island as the sole deep-water coastline in China yet to be fully developed, positioning it as the prime deep-water port coastline resource in Bohai Bay and a pivotal area for port economy development in Northeast China.

Furthermore, the zone flaunts a distinctive geographical environment. With five islands standing independently, located just 500 meters from the nearest end of the mainland, the zone is presently linked to the mainland by three highway bridges and one railway bridge. This setup fosters a closed policy development area, facilitating the implementation of specific policies and development plans without external interference, ensuring centralized management and effective policy implementation.

Source: Changxing Island Economic and Technological Development Zone