Conference Venue

Zhoushan, China

Zhoushan: located in the northeast of Zhejiang Province, China, is the nation’s first prefecture-level city established on a group of islands, comprising more than 1,390 islands. Renowned as the “Buddhist Kingdom on the Sea” and the “City of Fisheries and Ports,” Zhoushan is a major fisheries base and a center for China’s distant-water fishing industry, with abundant marine resources and strategic geographical advantages. Zhoushan Port, as a key hub of the Belt and Road Initiative, boasts a highly developed shipping and logistics industry and serves as a vital gateway for the Yangtze River Delta’s international connectivity. The city is also a renowned cultural and tourist destination, with Mount Putuo—one of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains of China—welcoming pilgrims and visitors from around the world. Scenic spots such as Dongji Island, Zhujiajian, and the Shengsi Archipelago highlight the city’s distinctive island landscapes and ecological charm. Today, Zhoushan is actively advancing its marine economy, modern services, and green industries, striving to build an open, innovative, and sustainable modern maritime city.