Momentum is picking up in Xinghua, in the wake of a Jan 29 conference on development that highlighted the importance of the real economy.

President Xi Jinping on Saturday expressed strong confidence and optimism about China's economy in his New Year address to ring in 2023, saying the economy enjoys "strong resilience, tremendous potential and great vitality".

Xinghua is fast developing its local healthy foods cluster as a pathfinding sector.

Market entities in Xinghua can apply for one-on-one services ranging from policy consultation to online registration.

Birdwatchers and nature lovers continue to have a ball in Xinghua city because of its rich wetland resources.