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Ningbo City, abbreviated as "Yong", is a sub-provincial city under the jurisdiction of Zhejiang Province. The spiritual essence of this city is perfectly encapsulated by its urban slogan - "Books Stored for Ages, Ports Connecting the World". On one hand, it is a cultural city boasting Asia's oldest existing private library; on the other hand, it is an open gateway home to the world's largest port. The confluence of literati charm and maritime spirit has shaped Ningbo's unique urban character.

Ningbo is located in the middle section of China's mainland coastline, in eastern Zhejiang Province. It is the southern terminus of the China Grand Canal and one of the eastern starting points of the "Maritime Silk Road". Within its borders, the Yao River and Fenghua River converge to form the Yong River, flowing into the East China Sea, creating a typical water town and port city landscape. It has a subtropical monsoon climate, with distinct seasons and mild, humid weather.

Ningbo's cultural landmark is the "Tianyi Pavilion" Library, built during the Ming Dynasty. It is not only China's oldest existing private library but also one of the world's three oldest family libraries, symbolizing the city's profound tradition of valuing culture, education, and knowledge. The city's economic lifeline is the Ningbo-Zhoushan Port, which has continuously ranked first in the world for cargo throughput for many years, with countless giant ships coming and going, showcasing the economic pulse of modern China. Additionally, Xikou Town, the hometown of Chiang Kai-shek, adds a unique imprint of modern history here.

The "Ningbo Gang" (Ningbo Merchants) is the city's most renowned cultural calling card. In modern times, Ningbo-born business figures represented by Bao Yugang (Y.K. Pao), Run Run Shaw, and others, with their shrewdness, integrity, and unity, have left a significant mark on the business history of China and even the world. This entrepreneurial spirit of "venturing out" combined with the scholarly demeanor of "reading ten thousand books" constitutes the unique spiritual core of Ningbo people.

As the economic center of the southern wing of the Yangtze River Delta, Ningbo is an important manufacturing base and foreign trade port in China. Today, the city is actively integrating into the "Belt and Road" initiative, leveraging its world-class port advantages and solid manufacturing foundation. It integrates ancient library culture with modern maritime civilization, continuing to play a vital role as an important bridge connecting China with the world.