22 March 2008 – Mr. Zhou Tiegen, Secretary of Rudong Party Committee presided over the meeting for the commencement of the Gold Bull Island Project. Mr. Zhou claimed that commencement of the project is a milestone in the development of Yangkou Port, a historic moment and an indicator that Yangkou has upped its ante in its growth. At the meeting, the Project team reported project status. Construction of Gold Bull Island will commence before the end of the year.