The beauty of the zhuhai has rich natural charm

　　Zhuhai Fisher Girl Statue, standing on the coast of Xianglu Bay, has become the landmark in Zhuhai, South China's Guangdong province. [Provided to China Daily]
A leisurely stroll along the seaside promenade of Lovers' Road in Zhuhai offers you a dazzling picture of Macao's skyscrapers in the distance, and a view of the restless waters that flow into the South China Sea through Lingdingyang Bay. In some quarters, Zhuhai is billed as the city for lovers, and there is little doubt that this coastal city in southern China has the most open of hearts. Its location, the pleasant natural environment and a supportive local government have made the city a handsome target for international investment suitors over the past 10 years.
Zhao Chunming, work general manager of BP Zhuhai Chemical Co, brims with enthusiasm about the city.
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"Located at the heart of the Pearl River Delta and in one of China's earliest economic development zones, Zhuhai enjoys superior seaport and land transportation facilities, efficient logistics services in Gaolan Port and easy access to our customers in the core South and East China markets."
BP Zhuhai was the first Sino-foreign joint venture in the Gaolan Port Economic Zone, producing and marketing purified terephthalic acid. PTA is used to make polyethelene terephthalate, which in turn is used in making textiles, bottles, packaging and film products.
BP Zhuhai turned its first sod of ground in the economic zone in November 2000. Since then expansion has continued apace, and total PTA production there will eventually be 1.7 million tons a year.


　　For Zhao Chunming, Zhuhai's proximity and cultural similarities to Macao and Hong Kong give it an undeniable social and economic edge. A "bridge" linking the three is now being built, something likely to reinforce the identity of a three-pronged mega metropolis.
Construction of the 49.9 kilometer link - commonly called a bridge, but which in fact consists of a series of bridges and tunnels - is expected to cost more than 70 billion yuan (7.55 billion euros), began 20 months ago and is due to be completed by 2016. Zhuhai will then be the only city that directly connects Hong Kong and Macao.
"More importantly, a business-friendly and responsive government, together make Zhuhai a good place to invest," Zhao says.
"We are committed to building on its cutting-edge technology and growing BP Zhuhai further."
Many other overseas companies, such as Zhuhai Cellulose Fibers Co Ltd, Shell and Hutchison-Whampoa have taken up residence over the years, and the city has a reputation for its welcoming arms to foreigners.
"Zhuhai is an immigrant city with a society less exclusive to a specific group, which is like our company," says Wang Jun, general manager of Zhuhai Cellulose Fibers Co Ltd.
Zhuhai Cellulose Fibers produces cellulose acetate tow, which is used in making cigarette filters. The venture is a joint effort between China National Tobacco Corporation and the US company Celanese.
The Zhuhai company, which employs about 330 people, was founded a little more than 18 years ago, and since then many Americans have called the city home as they have headed across the seas to work with their Chinese partners.