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As an important port of China, Dalian focuses on industry, trade and tourism. It is also a centre in Northeast China for logistics, finance and foreign exchange settlement.
 
Situated in the Northeast Asia Economic Area and the Bohai-Bay Economic Rim, the city is an important link in the Euro-Asia relationship. Dalian's economy has experienced rapid development since the country implemented the economic reform and opening-up policy in the late 1970s.
  
Dalian is a large port which has strategic significance in Northeast Asia.
 
The port, which links more than 300 ports in about 160 countries and regions, handles about 70 per cent of cargo and 90 per cent of container transport in Northeast China.
 
Various industrial sectors including chemical, equipment manufacturing, shipbuilding, electronics and software industries are in a leading position in China.
    
It has become one of top five most popular Chinese cities for foreign-funded companies and financial organizations to set up permanent organizations.
 
Multinational companies have established 12 State-level research and development centres, seven logistics centres and five regional headquarters there.
 
It has established friendly relations with 24 cities in 17 countries.
  
Dalian's weather is mild. Seasons are clearly demarcated and the average temperature is 10C, creating an ideal living environment.
 
Moreover, the city has been praised by the United Nations as one of the global top 500 cities in environment protection and it has also been named "Model City in Environmental Protection in China".
 
Government services have been improved by simplifying approval formalities, improving the service system, reducing service fees and increasing work efficiency.
 
Dalian's social security is good and people live in a harmonious and stable environment.
 
The central government's strategy to revitalize the old industrial base of Northeast China has brought new opportunities to Dalian.
 
Construction of international shipping transport is expected to accelerate the city's goal to become a financial, commercial, trade, tourism and information centre.
 
The romantic city, Dalian, warmly welcomes domestic and overseas friends.