In the ancient city with water charm the spring tide surges.

The high-tech Yandu welcomes the most distinguished guests.

On the largest tidal wetland on the eastern side of Asia and the western coast of the Pacific Ocean shines a brilliant pearl—Yancheng, where Yandu lies quietly. From March 16 to 21, 2025, the 10th International Strawberry Symposium will be held in Yandu. Known as the 'Olympics of the Strawberry Community,' this grand event is now returning to China, choosing Yancheng as its venue and attracting international attention. To help friends at home and abroad to gain a deeper understanding of Yandu, enjoy their time here, and start their ventures, our newspaper is launching a special report in editions T1 to T8 today, providing a comprehensive and multi-dimensional introduction to the current situation and future blueprint of Yandu's economic and social development."

"Every encounter is beautiful, for youth is what it is meant for. With the special editions, you feel Yandu, explore it, and appreciate the vibrant practices of this ancient city with water charm as well as the innovative strategies of this high-tech frontier."

Long history and water charm are the unique qualities of Yandu. Read the stories of the people and cultures from its long past, a town of rivers and lakes. Amid the beautiful scenery of blue skies, white clouds and blooming flowers, one can feel the high-quality modern urban and rural landscape where the city and rivers coexist, integrating water, culture and green development.

High technologies highlight Yandu's development identity, characterized by the leadership in innovation and the pursuit of excellence. In an atmosphere of unity and enthusiasm, one can sense the strong pulse of high-quality development as Yandu strives for greater heights, new advancements, and superior quality.

Opening the special editions, we feel the beating pulse of Yandu's industries, the beauty of Yandu's ecology, and the happiness of life in Yandu. Let us unlock the vibrant codes of Yandu's development, and explore the future strategies for Yandu's growth."

We plan strategically on a macro level and make key moves at critical points. Yandu has been focusing on innovation, reform, and development. It consciously pursues the innovative practices that are the responsibilities of the downtown area of Yancheng, comprehensively advancing the strategic layout for high-tech development. Yandu insists on coordinated efforts across primary, secondary, and tertiary industries, focusing on the construction of four zones: the industrial innovation leading area, urban economic aggregation area, green development pioneering area, and integration and sharing demonstration area, marching forward with determination on the new journey of Chinese-style modernization.

Yandu, a city featuring the precipitation of history, water charm, and technological frontiers, is now witnessing the intersection of history and reality, culture and economy, striding from its long past to a beautiful and passionate future.

By Zhou Jun

编辑：刘志红 赵新立 王心怡