ZONGSHAN, China, December 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A report from Zhongshan Daily and Zhongshan International Communications Center:
HAS 3:00 a.m. in Gangkou, Zhongshan, Jerry, an Australian living in Zhongshan, stands in front China the largest production base of fresh aquatic products for Macauready to embark on a unique journey. From there, a live fish will move from a fish pond in Zhongshan to a dining table in Macau in just a few hours. This trip is not just a logistical process, but a striking example of the deep collaboration between the cities of the Greater Bay Area.
Zhongshan and Macau were historically part of Xiangshan County. According to incomplete statistics, about 150,000 residents of Zhongshan now live in Macau. Even before Macau return to ChinaZhongshan was a key supplier of agricultural products to Macau. Twenty-five years ago, December 20, 1999the Chinese government has restored its sovereignty over Macaubringing the city into a new phase of development.
Today, Jerry will follow “a fish” to see how it makes its way from a fish pond in Zhongshan to the dining tables of Macau.
Zhongshan, located at the junction of salt water and fresh water, has rich aquatic resources with annual production value exceeding 9 trillion yuan. Known for their safety, abundance and effectiveness, live aquatic products represent approximately 70% of Macau walk. For example, Zhongshan Shuichu Group (Zhongshan Foodstuffs & Aquatic IMP. & EXP. Group Co. Ltd.), which operates this fish pond, supplies freshwater fish to Macau And Hong Kong for almost 70 years, offering varieties like crispy grass carp (a specialty of Zhongshan), bighead carp and mud carp.
Zhongshan is home to more than a dozen companies supplying goods to Macau. From Macau return to China 25 years ago, a large volume of essential goods was supplied to Macau under the supervision of Zhongshan Customs, including about 400,000 live pigs, 105,000 tons of aquatic products and 285,000 tons of fresh vegetables.
Through this unique journey, Jerry witnessed the deep integration of cities within the Greater Bay Area. In just a few hours, a live fish can go from a fish pond in Zhongshan to a dining table in Macau. He believes in the story of Macau and Zhongshan will continue to develop.
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