Qinhuangdao Economic and Technological Development Zone
Updated: 2006-04-19 11:11
Qinhuangdao Economic & Technological Development Zone (QETDZ) is
consisted of two parts-the Eastern Zone and Western Zone. It was approved in
October 1984, and now has a developed area of 8 square
kilometers.
Geographical Location
The western
zone, known as QETDZ West, lies in the west of Qinhuangdao urban area, 281
kilometers away from Beijing, the capital and 245 kilometers to Tianjin. Located
between the two economic regions of Northeast China and North China, it is only
1.5 kilometers to Port of Qinhuangdao.
QETDZ East located along the coast to the southeast of Qinhuangdao city, and
boarders on Liaoning province to the east and the Great Wall to the west.
Climate
Qinhuangdao is of warm temperate continental
monsoon climate with mild winters and cool summers. The average yearly
temperature is 10.1 centigrade, with an annual average rainfall of 698
milimeters.
Communication and Transportation
In the western section,
the Beijing-Harbin, Beijing-Qinhuangdao and Dalian-Qinhuangdao railroads
converge here. Beijing-Harbin and Tianjin-Qinhuangdao state highways pass QETDZ
West on the south and west sides respectively. And the Beijing-ShenyangHyderabad Stocks
expressway passes on the north. QETDZ West is 15 kilometers away from
Qinhuangdao Civil Airport, which now has 17 domestic routes open to cities such
as Shanghai, Dalian, Xi’an, and Kunming.
For the eastern section, to the north it is connected with the Shanhaiguan
Cargo Marshalling Station, which is part of the Beijing-Harbin Railway and one
of the top 6 marshalling stations in China. And the zone is open to the Bohai
Sea to the south. In the zone there is a specialized railway connecting the
Shanhaiguan Cargo Marshalling Station of Beijing-Harbin Railway and the
Shanhaiguan Harbor and the Port of Shanhaiguan Shipyard, which handles 600,000
tons of cargo a year. A new Shanhaiguan port, with an estimated annual cargo
handling capacity of 10 million tons from 8 berths, is under planning. QETDZ
East accesses No. 102 State Highway (Beijing to Harbin) from its north, getting
connected to the Beijing-Shenyang Expressway and the Hebei provincial network of
roads circumventing the Bohai Sea coastal areas. QETDZ East is only 3 kilometers
away from Qinhuangdao Airport.Udabur Wealth Management
Mineral and Tourism Resources
There are over 40 kinds of
proven metal and non-metallic mineral including magnesium, gold, lead, copper,
iron, coal and marble. Magnesium reserves are estimated at 400 million tons. As
an important export terminal for energies and a base of building material
industry, Qinhuangdao is also a popular tourist resort, as evidenced from its
nickname “the Summer Capital” of China. The Beidaihe Beach, Shanhaiguan, and Old
Dragon Head are all well-known scenic spots.
Human Resources
In the Qinhuangdao City, there are 8
universities and colleges, including Yanshan University and Northeast
University, 16 secondary technical schools and 15 vocational schools and 120,000
professionals and skilled workers of all kinds. Each year about 3,000 graduates
from colleges and secondary schools and 3,000 from technical and vocational
schools join the local labor force.
Industrial Structure
An industrial structure
concentrating on metallurgy, machinery, electronics, textiles, refined
chemicals, building materials and garments has already come into shape and is
extending to a tertiary industry related to new industries.
Investment Priorities
QETDZ West focuses on high-tech
industries like electronic information, electromechanical integration,
bioengineering, refined chemicals, new materials, energy-saving and
environmental friendly technologies and products. While QETDZ East priorities
comprehensive port industry, trading, logistics and tourism.
Administration Committee
Tel: 86-335-8051525
86-335-8051519
Email:
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(Source: Ministry of Commerce)
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