A promotion conference for Chongchuan district in the city of Nantong was held in Beijing on Aug 19, aiming to facilitate communications between leading companies and skilled workers from the two regions.

The favorable business environment and bright development prospects in Chongchuan featured in a presentation to more than 300 business leaders and academics in Beijing at the event.

Nantong was one of the first 14 coastal cities to open up in China and it has shown dynamic momentum in its social and economic growth, said Liu Hao, Party secretary of the district.

The city is facing great opportunities brought about by the Belt and Road Initiative and the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta region, he added.

Liu told the attendees that Chongchuan, as the downtown area of Nantong, enjoyed the city's geographical advantages and prime industrial resources. 

He invited academics and entrepreneurs to come work in Chongchuan, pledging that the local government would spare no effort in improving its services for companies and workers, to create a sound business and living environment.

A total of 11 commercial agreements were signed between the district government and Beijing-based companies and institutes at the conference.

The approved projects covered various areas, including environmental protection and intelligent technologies.

This year, the district government has organized a series of promotional activities in major cities across the country, including Shanghai and Shenzhen which have achieved excellent results, officials said.