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| Sunday,June 17,2007 Posted: 21:22 BJT(22 GMT) www.xiamen.gov.cn |
Ⅰ•Nature and Geography
Xiamen is situated on the southeast coast of Fujian Province, at the estuary of Jiulong River. It lies at 118degree 04' 04'' east longitude and 24degree 26' 46'' north latitude. At the back of Xiamen lies the Zhangzhou-Quanzhou Plain, and facing Xiamen across the Taiwan Strait are Taiwan Island and the Penghu Islands.
Landscape of Xiamen
Xiamen City comprises Xiamen Island proper, Gulangyu (Gulang Isla d) and the coastal part of north Jiulong River. It has a land area of more than 1565.09 square kilometers and a sea area of 300 square kilometers.Because of such favourable conditions, Xiamen becomes an international seaport scenery city.
The island proper covers an area of 128.14 square kilometers, with a length of 13.7 kilometers from south to north and a width of 12.5 kilometers from east to west which is the fourth largest island of Fujian province. The Xiamen Habour, which is a harbour of the strait type, has a coastal line that zigzags to 234 kilometers. Many other islands scattered all along the outside of Xiamen island and hills and mountains surrounded inside this charming place.It is a natural harbor with deep water that is ice-free all the year round. Xiamen has always been an important seaport of foreign trade of southeast coast ever since the ancient times.
Xiamen has a subtropical climate. It is generally mild and temperate with abundant rainwater. It has an average annual temperature of approximately 21℃. Winter in Xiamen is not harsh while summer is free from extreme heat.The city has an average annual rainfall of about 1200mm, mainly concentrated on the months from May to August. Wind power measures between Grade 3 to 4 in general, with northeast wind representing the dominant wind direction. Because of the air currents resulting from the difference in temperature in the Pacific, Xiamen is affected by typhoon three to four times annually on average, which mainly comes during the months from July to September.
In May of 2003,authorized by State Council, Xiamen adjusted part of administrative districts layout. Mainly content are as follows:First,Combine Siming District,Gulangyu Island and Kaiyuan District as a whole district named Siming. Original 3 districts are administrated by Siming District. Second,Xinglin District street office and Xinglin town are administrated by Jimei District.Xinglin District is renamed as Haicang District. Third,set Xiang’an District which administrated five towns originally belong to Tong’an District,they are:Xindian,Xinyu,Maxiang,NeiCe and Daden.Currently there are six districts under the administration of Xiamen: Siming, Huli, Jimei ,Haicang,Tong'an and Xiang’an.
Except majority of Han Chinese in Xiamen,it also has other more than 20 different ethnic groups such as Hui,Manchu,Zhuang,She,Miao and Goashan etc. Because of geographic environment and historical background, Xiamen has lots of returned oversea Chinese and their families, and oversea Chinese with Xiamen registered permanent residence from Macao,Hongkong and Taiwan.
Xiamen University
Ⅱ•Historical evolution
Xiamen is one of the first five special economic zones (SEZ) in China administrating 6 districts:Siming, Huli, Jimei ,Haicang,Tong'an and Xiang’an. South Fujian Dialect is the language which is predominantly spoken in Xiamen.It is said it was once egret inhabited place,so it is also called”Egret Island”.
Evening View of Xiamen
The history of Xiamen dates back to the ancient times. It was part of Tong'an County, which was established in the 3rd year of Emperor Taikang's reign in the Jin Dynasty (282 A.D.). The County was first under Jin'an Prefecture but was later merged into Nan'an County. In the 19th year of Emperor Zhengyuan's reign in the Tang Dynasty (803 A.D), Datong Square was set up in Southwest Nan'an County and later became Tong'an County under Quanzhou in the 4th year of Emperor Changxing's reign in the Late Tang Dynasty (933 A.D). During the Song Dynasty, the place was under the rule of Qingyuan Army and Pinghai Army of Quanzhou. Then it was under the government of Quanzhou Province in the Yuan Dynasty and later Quanzhou Borough in the Ming Dynasty. It was not until the 20th year of Emperor Hongwu's reign in the Ming Dynasty (1387) that Xiamen Town was built. Later in the Qing Dynasty in the 7th year of Emperor Sunzhi's reign (1650), Xiamen was the place where Zheng Chenggong, the national hero, stationed his troops. In the 12th year (1655) the Siming Prefecture was established but was abolished in the 19th year of Emperor Kangxi's reign (1680). In the 23rd year (1684) the Tai-Xia Dao (Taiwan-Xiamen Defense Region) was established, with the Chief Magistrate ruling from Taiwan. (In the 6th year of Emperor Yongzheng's reign, namely 1728, Taiwan Borough was changed into Taiwan Region.) In the 25th year (1686) departments were set up in Quanzhou Prefecture to rule over the area. In the 5th year of Emperor Yongzheng's reign (1727) the Xingquan Region, (which was changed into Xingquanyong Region). was established in Xiamen to instead of in Quanzhou, its original settlement. In the 29th year of Emperor Guangxu's reign in the Qing Dynasty (1903), Gulangyu Islet fell into the hands of foreign invaders and became an International Settlement. In the first year of the Republic of China (1912), Siming County was established in April, encompassing Jiahe Neighbourhood of Tong'an County (namely Xiamen), Jinmen Islet and the Dadeng/Xiaodeng Islets. The same year in September saw the establishment of Siming Borough. Later in 1915, Jinmen Islet and the Dadeng/Xiaodeng Islets were separated from the Siming County to form Jinmen County themselves. In the same year Nanlu Region, (which was changed to the name of Xiamen Region in 1914 but was abolished in 1925) was set up.
In 1933 Xiamen was established as a special municipality by the "People's Revolutionary Government of the Republic of China" (namely "Fujian People's Government"). In 1934, both Tong'an County and Siming County belonged to the Fifth Administrative Region (with Tong'an as the capital). In April 1935 the Xiamen Municipality was set up, encompassing seven islets including Xiamen and Gulangyu. The original Siming County was abolished and the Heshan Special Zone was set up instead. The Xiamen Municipality and the Heshan Special Zone together with Tong'an County were subject to the government of the Fourth Administrative Region (with Tong'an as the capital). During the period from May 1938 to September 1945, Xiamen was in the hands of Japanese invaders. In October 1945 Xiamen was re-established as a city, which comprised four districts: Zhongxin (later renamed as Siming), Kaiyuan, Gulangyu and Heshan. September and October of 1949 witnessed the liberation of Tong'an County and Xiamen City in succession. Tong'an became part of the Fifth Prefecture (later changed to the name of the Prefecture of Quanzhou and the Prefecture of Jinjiang) while Xiamen became a municipality under the government of the province. In October 1950 five districts were set up in Xiamen: Kaiyuan, Siming, Gulangyu, Xiagang (abolished later) and Heshan. In 1953, Jimei Town of Tong'an County came to be under the administration of Xiamen. In January 1958 Heshan District was changed into suburbs. In August of the same year Tong'an County was separated from the Jinjiang Prefecture to become an administrative district under Xiamen. In August 1966, Kaiyuan District and Siming District were renamed Dongfeng and Xiangyang respectively (but the original names were restored in October 1979). In February 1970, Tong'an County was again divided from Xiamen to be under the administration of Jinjiang Prefecture but was later returned back to Xiamen in June 1973. In September 1978 Xinglin District was established, and a new district, the Huli District, was further set up in 1987. In the same year, the suburbs of Xiamen became Jimei District. In 1997, Tong'an became a district attached to Xiamen instead of a county.Till then, Under the jurisdiction of the municipality are seven districts Gulangyu Island,Siming,Kaiyuan,Xinglin,Huli,Jimei and Tong'an .
Ⅲ•Urban Population
At the end of 2005, among the whole population of 1,532,200 in Xiamen, the total registered permanent household were 472,000 which was 64,400 more than that of 2004. Every household had average of 3.25 members,increasing by 0.02 than that of 2004.Among them,961,800 people were living in towns and cities which is 62.8% of whole population; There were 688,400 people in Siming and Huli Districts which was 44.9% population of Xiamen island while another 55.1% people lived outside the island. Birth rate was 10.68% and death rate was 5.09‰; Population natural growth ratio was 5.59‰, 0.11‰ lower than that of 2004. Classified by gender, there were 774,700 of male and 757,500 in Xiamen which was 50.6% and 49.4% respectively of the whole population. Gender ratio was 102.3(female100) which was the same as that of 2004.Caculated by spot check, there were total of 2,250,000.permanent resident population till the end of 2005.
Ⅳ•Rural Economy
In year 2005,the total revenue for agriculture,forest, stock raising and fishery was 3.411 billion yuan, a 0.5% decrease.It includes: agriculture:1.292 billion yuan, a 0.2% increase; Forest:14 million, a 4.8 increase;Stock raising: 996 million,9.0% increase;Fishery: 1.108 billion yuan,a 8.8% decrease.; Total yield for grain and bean was 94.4 thousand tons,decreased 20.1%;Vegetable total yield was 614.1 thousand tons, increased 11.4%; Furit total yield was 36.4 thousand tons, decreased 35.0%;Meat and egg total yield was 85.9 thousand tons, increased 13.8%; Seafood total yield was 167.8 thousand tons, decreased 4.5%. Enlarged rural infrastructure constructure and enhanced living standard of rural areas. Xiamne completed 92 rural compulsory education and public sanitation projects and improve 56 schools; 75% of people in rural area had tap water supply, and 52% had cable TV. Village information service net covered 120 thousand families; Established and perfected animal epidemic disease prevention net in villages, towns, districts and cities; In order to adapt to industrial area, Xiamen implemented new correspond projects; Old village reconstruction and environment renovation developed smoothly. 28.4 thousand extra labors transferred outside. Ensure 15000 rural families enjoy subsistence allowances. In 2005, Per capita net income of rural residents was 6230 yuan, increased 10.3% including 2974 yuan, average salary income: a 24.% increase. Average consumption expenditure was 4593 yuan, increased 11.3%,it included 1897 yuan consumption on food which was 41.3% of the consumption expenditure
Ⅴ•Industrial Architecture
In year 2005, total industrial output value was 209.682 billion yuan,a 20.9% increase which was 1.68 times than that of year 2000.Industrial enterprise with large scale realized output value of 202.691 billion yuan, increased 21.4%. Industry took 49.5% of GDP growth, increasing by 9.0%.Light industry output value was 69.304 billion yuan,which was 34.2% of the total;Heavy industry output value was 133.386 billion yuan ,which was 65.8% of the total.There were 244 industry enterprises with more than million output value,fulfilling 153.494 billion yuan output value, which was 82.8% of large industry enterprises output value;The total output value from machinery, electron and chemistry was 153.494 billion yuan, which was 75.7% of large industry enterprises output value, increased by 24.7%.It formed some national production zones such as video and image communication,W material and semi-conductor lighting.
Xiagong(loading machine),Gulong(Can), Shishi(tobacco) received award of “National Famous Brand”,Gulong can,Sanquan battery were honored as “National Famous Products”.In the main industrial products,there were 35.12 million color televisions,a 33.5% increase;36.762 million micro computers, a 29.0% increase;116.596 million mobile phones,a 27.1% increase.
To the end of year 2005,comprehensive economic benefit index for 1556 large industrial enterprises was 172.77,decreased by 6.44%.Products selling income was 198.403 billion yuan, increased 18.3%;Total taxes value was 18.5544 billion yuan, increased 3.0%;Labor productivity in industrial enterprise was 97200 yuan/person.
Total output value for architecture was 16.918 billion yuan,increased 14.5%.This figure included: architecture project output:14.960 billion yuan, a 15.8% increase.Installing projects output: 1.076 billion yuan,decreased 3.8%; Contractual value was 20.195 billion yuan;Constructed house area was 22.4847 million square meters, a 75.8% increase. Newly constructed house area was 10.2391 million square meters; Completed house area was 6.5121 million square meters,a 29.8% increase;There were 128.1 thousands workforce in architecture enterprises with productivity of 144.3 thousand yuan/person
Ⅵ•Transportation and Post Service
In year 2005,transportation and post and storage trade added value was 9.346 million, increased by 15.5%.Transported 54,014,600 passengers, increased by 4.2%;Passangers transport turn over was 10.823 billion kilometers, increased by 14.5%; Cargo transport amount was 47,707,500 tons, increased by 18.7%; cargo turn over was 41.376 billion tons per kilometer, increased by 13.9%. Port cargo handling volume was 47.7075 million tons, increased by 11.9%; Container handling volume was 3.3429 million TEUs, increased by 16.4%,kept ranking the seventh of China; Tourists throughput was 3,668,700 time ,increased by 14.3%;Direct shipment between Xiamen to Jingmen Islan transported 518 thousand pople in 2005 which broke through 500 thousand of 2004,increased by 21.5%.
Till end of 2005, there are total 12 foreign(country and area)airline companies can directly fly to 14 international cities and Hongkong,Maucao. Airport passenger throughput was 6,285,700 people, a 12.7% increase which includes 1.1733 million throughput for international and regional flight course,a 14.6% increase.
The total completed post service is 3.619 billion yuan, increased by 24.7%.It includes:403 million for post service ,increased by 20.0%;3.216 billion yuan for telecommunication, increased by 25.3%.There were almost 70% of people used mobile phone and fixed-line telephones in 2005.
Ⅶ•Tourism
There were 17.1288 tourists from different places of the nation and world in 2005,increased by 6.0%. It includes : 944.4 thousand tourists from other countries, a 23.3% increase; There wer 723.1 thousand tourists from other countries, increased by22.5%; and 2.3877 million tourists from other places of China ,increased by 16.7%; Tourism income was 18.616, billion yuan, increased by 5.6%;Tourism foreign exchange income was 552 million, increased by 32.7%.
Ⅷ•National trade
Total value of social consumption retail sales reached to 2.718,6 billion yuan,increased by 16%,growth rang was 3.0% higher than last year. Wholesale and retail sales reached 22.829 billion yuan, increased by 16.9%,which was 4% of total retail sales; Accomodation and catering retail sales was 3.008 billion yuan, increased by 12.7%,which was 11.1% of total retail sales.In 2005, Xiamen Shuyou, Mudan,Lufa ranks Top 100 of Catering Service in China. Tianhong Supermarket was awarded as “Top 10 Supermarkets of Fujian Province”. Mudan Hotel at Binbei Road,Jiali Seafood Restaurant were honored as”Top 10 Resturants of Fujian Province”.
Among products of enterprises retail service with limitation, sports, entertainment and casual products reached sales of 128 million yuan, increased by 81.4%. Retail sales of gold, silver and jwelry, clothes, cosmetics was 241 million yuan,111 million yuan and 223 million yuan respectively,and with an increase of 42.1%、32.9% & 22.5% respectively; Automobile retail sales was 3.715 billion, increased by 28%. 21100 automobiles were sold, 4819 more than 2004,increased by 29.7%; Petrol and its products sales was 2.478 billion yuan,increased by 20.4%;Retail sales for household electrical products and sound and image products reached to 1.382 billion yuan,increased by 29.3%.8874 pcs of digital camera were sold,increased by 1.98 times; 9988 music center were sold,increased by 1.77 times; CD/VCD player were sold, increased by 32.9%; 50700 household washers were sold,increased by 33.5%;36800 microwave ovens were sold, increased by 35.8%;81500 color televisions were sold, increasing 25.4% which included 5.7% of crystal plasma television.
Resident total consumption price index was 101.0,increased by 1.0%(please refer to diagram2),consumable price index was 100.4,service index was 103.4,product retailed price total index was 99.0;Industrial retail price index was 96.77.
Total import and export value of foreign trade was US$28.579 billion,a 18.7% increase. It includes US$17.268 billion export value which increased by 23.9% and US$11,311 billion total import value which increased by11.5%. Among them, foreign invested import and export value was US$18,415 billion,a 19.2% increase,which was 15.6% of total import and export value; Import and export value of private companies was US$4.467 billion,a 39.1% increase,which was 15.6% of total import and export value. On export value, machine and electrical products export value was 86.420 billion, a 25.9% increase,which was 50.1% of total export value; High-tech products export value was US$3.798 billion,a 17.3% increase which was 22.0% of export total value.Large enterprises export value was US$88.711 billion,which was 44.1% of whole sales value,a 18.2% increase. Taiwan is the third largest trade partners of Xiamen. In 2005, Total import and export value of foreign trade with Taiwan was US$2.125 billion, increased by 16.2%.This figure includes: 413 million for export value,a 27% increase and US$1.712 billion import value,a 13.9% increase.
Ⅸ•Foreign Trade
In year 2005,there were totally 364 FDI projects; Contractual foreign investment value was US$1.295 billion ,a 22.7% increase. Paid up foreign investment value was US$707 million,a 24.1% increase. Newly approved 74 projects with value above millions and contractual foreign investment value was 976 million,a 44.5% increase;8 projects were invested by Fortune global 500 companies which included 5 new established and 3 added investment value with total contractual foreign investment value of US$46.960 million; 255 foreign invested enterprises increased their investment value, including 33 enterprises with above millions added investment value,added contractual investment value was US$640 million,a 55.9% increase, which was half of the total foreign investment value; Newly approved 129 Taiwan enterprise projects with contractual value of US4490 million,33.8% higher than last year. This figure included 24 projects with more than millions value,and 67 added investment value which increased 1.1 times than last year.
Total contractual external workforce value was US$75 million, decreased 38.5%; Completed turnover was US$80 million ,increased 6.4%; Workforce outside were 4137 people, increased by 20.5%; Till the end of 2005,ther were 8759 people work in other places, increased more 117 than last year.
Ⅹ•International Twin Cities
City Name Concluding Time
Cardiff of the United Kingdom
1983.3.31
Sasebo of Japan
1983.10.28
Cebu of Philippines
1984.10.26
Baltimore of the United States
1985.11.7
Wellington of New Zealand
1987.6.23
Pinang City (George Town) of Malaysia
1993.11.10
Maroochydore of Australia
1999.9.28
Kaunas of Lithuania
Guadalajara of Mexico
2003.08.15
ZoetermeerCity of Holland 2004.11.01
SurabayaCity of Indonesia 2006.07
Ⅺ•China International Fair for Investment and Trade
China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT), one of China's three great events in trade and economy, is sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China and organized by Fujian Provincial Government and Xiamen Municipal Government;
China's only nation-wide investment promotion event focusing on attracting foreign direct investment with investment discussion as the theme;
"International Investment Forum", simultaneously held to support CIFIT, is China's most authoritative forum on foreign investment policies and international investment strategies and a significant place to be acquainted with information on hot investment issues and capital flow at home and abroad.
Participants of CIFIT can:
acquire the latest information on China's investment policies;
get a full view of the investment environment and projects for investment in all cities of China;
associate with a wide range of trade and economic officials in China as well as potential investment partners;
CIFIT serves as a significant platform for countries all over the world, especially the developing countries, to do investment promotion.
For invitation letters, list of investment projects and more details, please contact:
Liaison Office of CIFIT Organizing Committee
Add: 10-11/F, East Wing, Workers' Palace, No.47, Xinhua Rd., Xiamen (361003) P.R.C.
Tel: +86-592-2669828 2669825
Fax: +86-592-2669830
E-mail: 98xiamen@public.xm.fj.cn
Website: www.chinafair.org.cn
Ⅻ•Website of Xiamen Government: www.xiamen.gov.cn
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