A groundbreaking ceremony for a new cultural center is held in Haimen, Nantong, East China’s Jiangsu province, on Aug 8. The cultural center, covering an area of 6.93 hectares, will be located on the south side of Jianghai Museum and will include a new library and a theater. The center is expected to be completed in 2022. [Photo/Haimen Media Convergence Center]

An artist’s impression of the new cultural center, which includes an adult library and a children's library. it will cover an area of around 2.93 hectares and has a total construction area of around 18,800 square meters. It will receive 177 million yuan ($25.11 million) in investment. [Photo/Haimen Media Convergence Center]

An artist’s impression of an auditorium in the new theater. The theater will cover an area of 40 hectares and a total construction area of 46,500 square meters. It is expected to receive around 570 million yuan in investment and includes a 1,200-seat Grand Theatre, a 400-seat Dongbuzhou People's Theater, a Haimen Folk Song Art Theatre, and an outdoor performing plaza. [Photo/Haimen Media Convergence Center]