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At a recent summit marking the 20th anniversary of Yangkou port, Chen Huiyu, Party secretary of the Rudong county, outlined a vision for sustained growth. He emphasized Yangkou port as the primary driver, propelling continuous development in the local marine economy.

Chen, reflecting on his five years in Rudong, commended the dedication of generations of people who transformed a blank canvas into a remarkable achievement. He stressed the importance of facing challenges head-on, citing Yangkou port's development as an inspiring example of courage, resilience, and innovation.

Yangkou port's economic development zone, recognized for its "port-industry-city" synergy, is experiencing a surge in large-scale projects. 

Looking forward, plans include the development of a liquefied natural gas energy island in the port area, positioning it as a national-level hub for LNG unloading, storage, supply, and trading by the end of 2025, when the nation’s 14th Five-Year Plan ends.

Yangkou port has experienced rapid development in recent years. In the first nine months of 2023,the port’s volume of foreign trade climbed to 23.45 billion yuan ($3.22 billion), accounting for 56.37% of the county’s total, with its service sector’s tax contribution making up 46.87% to the county's total in the same period.

Chen expressed confidence in the port's future, highlighting its pivotal role in Jiangsu's coastal high-quality development strategy. The port stands for a dynamic future characterized by international green energy, an open deep-water channel, and emerging industries.