The mayor of Zhanjiang is confident that living standards will improve in the city as the government continues efforts to develop its economy.

Mayor Wang Zhongbing made the comments in an interview with China Daily on March 6, as the fourth session of the 12th National People's Congress (NPC) got underway in Beijing.

For the 13th Five-Year Plan, Wang pointed out that Zhanjiang will focus on advanced manufacturing, port logistics and basic public services to boost its economy. The city will also strengthen cooperation in the Beibu Gulf Rim to secure its role as an economic hub.

Wang also spoke with Sun Shangwu, deputy editor-in-chief of China Daily, about how to cooperate further in areas of foreign publicity work.