Geography: Sea

China's major ports include Qinhuangdao, Dalian, Tianjin, Qingdao, Shanghai, Ningbo, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong.




Port of Qinhuangdao:
Open in 1893 and is the world's largest coal loading port. It transports about 50% of China's coal moves through here every year. From here it is dispersed by sea and land throughout China and other parts of the world.



Port of Dalian:
Located just to the southeast of Qinhuangdao and Dalian is the biggest shipping center in China. The Port of Dalian is home to ship builders and locomotive manufactures, and it has a manufacturing sector that is thriving. The sector is producing machines, chemical, textiles, electronics, and petroleum based products.



Port of Tianjin
The Port of Tianjin's manufacturing sector is the cities biggest and fastest growing part of the city's economy. The surrounding area is made up of about 40% farmland with rice, wheat, adn maize being its most important crops. Fishing and the industrial sector are also very important to the local economy. The Port of Tianjin is China's biggest artificial harbor and very important to the countries foreign trade.



Port of Qingdao
The Port of Qingdao is one of northern China's best natural harbors, the bay is open year around for large vessels. It is also a great curtural center with several important universities, marine science, and technology. The cities economy thrives on international trade and foreign investments.

Port of Shanghai
The Port of Shanghai is China's most popuulated city and is the worldest second busiest seaport. The port is China's leading commercial and financial center and has been called the world fastest growing economy.

Port of Ningbo
The Port of Ningbo dates as far back as 4800 BC.

Port of Guangzhou
The Port of Guangzhou is located in the Pearl Delta Region. The port is a major transportation hub for the region.

Port of Shenzhen
The Port of Shenzhen is one of the bussiest ports in souther China. It serves the Pearl Delta Region and is also one of China's most important ports for international trade.

Port of Hong Kong
The Port of Hong Kong has played a major role in the revelopment of the city of Hong Kong. It is a hub port that serves the South Asian Pacific region. It is one of the bussiest container ports in the world.