23 January 2008 – A delegation comprising Mr. Huang Zhendong, Director of National People’s Congress. Committee for Internal and Judicial Affair and Mr. Wang Linfa, Former Deputy Inspector of the Communications Department visited Yangkou Port. The delegation was accompanied by Mr. Xu Hui, Deputy Mayor of Nantong City, Mr. Zhou Tiegen, Secretary of the Rudong Party Committee and etc.

From the visit to the Yellow Sea Crossing and Harbour-front Industrial and Logistics Park, Mr. Huang gained more insight into the development progress of Yangkou Port. He said, “The 30sq km Harbour-front Industrial and Logistics Park is essential to the growth of Yangkou Port in the long run.” On visiting Yangtong Company’s Exhibition Centre, Mr. Huang stated, “The development of Yangkou Port should be in accordance with nature’s rules. Therefore, phased development is essential. Yangkou Port will be made a unique port along the Golden Waterway that joins the advantages of a feeder port and a deep-sea port.