PRESIDENT of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Min Aung Hlaing, who is in China on a State Visit at the invitation of Chinese President, visited Shanghai Lingang Special Area yesterday afternoon.

On arrival at the Dishui Cloudhall Planning Exhibition Centre in Shanghai Lingang Special Area, the President and party were warmly welcomed by Mr Zhao Yi Huai, Deputy Chair of the Lingang Special Area Party Working Committee, and other officials.

At the Exhibition Centre, they reported on the progresses of Lingang Special Area, and played video clip highlighting its development.

The President and party then toured the Exhibition Centre, observing displays and scale models illustrating the geographical overview and historical development of the Lingang Special Area, the construction of the deep-water port and the Lingang Industrial Zone, cooperation projects between Tesla and Shanghai Motor, and aerospace technology equipment. During the visit, the President raised questions regarding the matters of interest.

The Lingang Special Area is located east of Jinhui Port, and southern area of Xiaoyangshan Island and Pudong International Airport, with a total area of 819 square kilometres. The Special Area is an internationally recognized free trade zone that facilitates foreign investment, business operations, import and export activities, and transportation networks. Within the area, Nanhui New City, the Lingang Equipment Industrial Zone, Xiaoyangshan Island, and the southern area of Pudong Airport will be the pilot areas. Nanhui New City is being developed as a circular city centred around Dishui Lake. The Lingang Equipment Industrial Zone, a state-level industrial zone, is designated for the production of large-scale industrial equipment. Xiaoyangshan Island, supported by the free trade zone, will function as a hub for cross-border logistics, transport, and aviation services.

The high-level delegation led by the President departed from Hongqiao Railway Station in Shanghai for Hangzhou East Railway Station in Hangzhou aboard the High-Speed Railway G23. Officials, including the Vice-Mayor of Shanghai and other officials, saw the delegation off at the station.

While travelling by high-speed train from Shanghai to Hangzhou, the President observed the development of the railway transport system, ongoing urban development and construction projects, agricultural activities, the utilization of green energy, infrastructure development projects aimed at enhancing urban growth, and the scenic beauty along the railway route.

Upon ar rival at Hangzhou East Railway Station in Hangzhou, the Myanmar high-level delegation led by the President was welcomed by the Vice-Mayor of Hangzhou and other responsible officials.

MNA/ KTZH

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