The reason why Zhu Hai (The Sea of Pearl - loosely translated) was named as such is because it is famous for its Pearl harvesting.
The black line you see in the photo are actually Osyter/Clam farms which are used to make pearls! You can't really see them clearly in the photo, but the entire farm stretches across over a very wide area.
The trade coast was established in August 2001 by the central government. This is one of only eleven other trade development areas in China, the other trade development areas include Beijing, Shanghai and Shen Zhen.
The trade development area is aimed at companies who are looking for a R&D testing site. It offers a range of privileges and tax-benefits just like the other trade development areas. On top of that, there are special benefits that cater to specific businesses that are not found anywhere else in China.
The most notable observation of the trade development area is that the management sees the need to retain and find talents. With many schools and universities in the area, it even has a student area, known as the Pioneer Undertaking Park for Chinese Students studying abroad.
Aimed at young students and undergraduates looking to set up a business studying overseas returning home to set up a business in China, there are special benefits that only students can enjoy when they set up their businesses in the area.
However, the place is very much empty as well, but the difference between this site and the Torch place is that it is very much developed and ready to take in more investors.
Here's one of my favourite new friend, Eliz again! =p
