Rudong Entrepreneurs Association, which is composed of Rudong entrepreneurs at home and abroad and non-Rudong merchants who invest in the county, is established. [Photo/rdxmt.com]

The 14th China Rudong Coastal Economic Cooperation Fair opened in Rudong county, Nantong on Nov 22.

At the fair, the Rudong Entrepreneurs Association was established, with its members coming from Rudong entrepreneurs at home and abroad and non-Rudong merchants who invest in the county.

Xue Jiping, chairman of ZTT Group, was selected as the president. Ji Qi, founder of Huazhu Hotel Group, and Wu Haijun, chairman of Hasee Computer Co Ltd, were chosen as honorary chairmen.

To commend outstanding entrepreneurs who make great contributions to Rudong's development, a selection activity has held annually since 2018. This year, 25 enterprises won awards for continuous outstanding contributions and were granted ox-shaped golden trophies.

A total of 28 projects were signed during the fair, with investment valued at nearly 60 billion yuan ($9.13 billion), covering the fields of new materials, energy, culture and travel.