<This is Qidong
Qidong, a county-level city of Nantong, is a significant gateway to the river and sea at the mouth of the Yangtze River. Facing Shanghai across the Yangtze River, it is no more than 50 kilometers away from Pudong.
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Seawall built by Zhang Jian remains in Qidong
2026-08-28
A section of a seawall built about a century ago under the direction of Zhang Jian (1853-1926), a modern Chinese entrepreneur, politician and educator, still stands along the coast east of Lyusi Port in Qidong, Nantong.
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China's new deep-water offshore engineering vessel delivered in Qidong
2026-08-25
China's domestically developed new-generation deep-water multifunctional offshore engineering vessel, Hai Yang Shi You 292, was delivered in Qidong on Aug 21.
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Immortal Lyu Dongbin's four visits shape a town's name in Qidong
2026-08-20
Lyusigang town in Qidong, Nantong, has a direct connection with immortal Lyu Dongbin. Its name originates from the four legendary visits Lyu made to the area.
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Nantong's 276km coast powers up a blue economy
2026-08-18
A group of Chinese journalists and online influencers took part in a two-day media tour of Nantong, Jiangsu province, on Aug 13, exploring how the city is reshaping its 276‑kilometer coastline through smart ports, advanced shipbuilding, and renewable energy.
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Trace the footsteps of Nantong industrialist Zhang Jian in Qidong
Qidong, a county-level city of Nantong, served as a key filming location for a drama on Zhang Jian, a prominent industrialist and educator of modern China.
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International guests share their love for Qidong
Thirteen international guests rode 78 kilometers along Qidong's coastline on June 7, discovering a unique blend of coastal charm and industrial energy in the county-level city of Nantong.